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Welcome to Treasury's Diversity and Inclusion Unit

Diversity & Inclusion is a unit within the Department of Treasury, Division of Administration, led by the Diversity Officer and Legal Liaison. The unit is responsible for assessing, improving, developing, and effectively implementing Treasury-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) programs, key workforce initiatives, and diversity metrics. It also facilitates the implementation of internal policies to support the Department’s diversity and inclusion goals, including the advancement of equity, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and inclusive culture building.

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all facets of its workforce. Employees of Treasury form the fabric of the Department. Our varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enrich our understanding of each other. By working together, we provide better outcomes and make meaningful contributions to the Department and its mission.

Valerie A. Jackson, Esq.
Deputy Director
Legal, Compliance and Diversity
Tel.: 609-292-0555
Address: 3 John Fitch Way, PO Box 211, Trenton, NJ 08625
Calendar

January 2025
Braille Literacy Month

January 2025
New Jersey Muslim Heritage Month

January 2025
National Blood Donor Month

January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day

January 1, 2025
Global Family Day and World Peace Day

January 3, 2025
International Mind Body Wellness Day

January 4, 2025
World Braille Day

January 8, 2025
War on Poverty Day

January 10, 2025
National Take the Stairs Day

January 11, 2025
International Thank-You Day

January 13, 2025
Korean American Day

January 14, 2025
Orthodox New Year

January 14, 2025
Makar Sankranti

January 19, 2025
World Religion Day

January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21, 2025
National Day of Racial Healing

January 24, 2025
International Day of Education

January 27, 2025
International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 29, 2025
Lunar New Year

January 30, 2025
Fred Korematsu Day

Quote of the Month

“Impossible is not a fact.
It's an opinion.
Impossible is not a declaration.
It's a dare.”
Muhammad Ali

Resources

Workforce Diversity Data
Workforce Diversity Data
Diversity Calendar & 
Upcoming Events
Diversity Calendar & Upcoming Events
Diversity Training
Diversity Training
Job Board/Internships
Job Board/Internships
Resource Center
DEI Council
M.O.S.A.I.C.  
Employee Network Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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Mission Statement

The Department of the Treasury is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion throughout all facets of its workforce. It is our goal to create and maintain an equitable, inclusive and engaging workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our state and the citizens we serve.

The employees of Treasury form the fabric of the Department. Our varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enrich our understanding of each other and working together, we provide better outcomes and make meaningful contributions to the Department’s mission.

Treasury aims to create an inclusive and equitable work culture of belonging where all employees can maximize their professional potential. To that end, we are committed to attracting, recruiting, mentoring, promoting, and retaining a diverse workforce and to ensuring that our office maintains a culture of inclusivity and equity.

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Making Space” Monthly Blog

World Day for Social Justice

On November 26, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 20th as the World Day of Social Justice. This day underscores the necessity of establishing fairer societies through the pursuit of social justice. The UN General Assembly emphasizes that social justice is crucial for attaining peace and security globally, with the respect for human rights being paramount.

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Last Updated: Monday, 02/10/25