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There are some days you’ll never forget, and for me, today is one of them. It’s my last day as assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy, and, as expected, I’m experiencing mixed emotions. While excited about my next adventure, I’m sad to leave my talented and dedicated colleagues and friends at the department.

Kathy Martinez

Since assuming my position in 2009, I have had the privilege of spending my days surrounded by some of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met, and they have taught me so much. It’s not often that one gets to see the inner workings of policy development and how it translates into tangible outcomes with real, lasting impact on people’s lives. I am so proud to have been part of the team that helped implement Executive Order 13548 and the 2014 updates to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act — among many other policy efforts — that today are transforming the employment landscape for those of us with disabilities.

But there is another and more personal reason I’ve loved coming to work each day for the past five and a half years. And that’s because I have been able to do so fully. What do I mean by that? I mean that, as an employer, the department reflects the ideals inherent in the policies it puts forward, including those that help strengthen the American workforce through diversity. When I walked through the doors each morning, I knew that my diverse…

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