Sherran Nutson

Equal Opportunity Specialist / Civil Rights Analyst | Remote | 2021–2025 (Retired)

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA RD) • Temps plein

Sep 2021 - May 2025 • 3 yrs 8 mos

Accomplished Civil Rights, Equal Opportunity, and Fair Housing professional with 40 years of federal service across USDA, HUD, and IRS. Proven expertise in civil rights enforcement, investigations, accessibility compliance, program audits, policy guidance, HUD/USDA program operations, training, and technical assistance. Conducted complex investigations, compliance reviews, and assessments across SFH, MFH, Business Services, and Utilities programs. Developed civil rights policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure program accessibility and equal treatment for applicants and recipients. Provided national guidance on civil rights issues, responding to inquiries from Congress, the White House, and federal leadership. Identified noncompliance issues and recommended corrective or remedial actions to state and national offices. Collaborated with state Civil Rights Coordinators to ensure consistent program delivery and adherence to federal civil rights requirements. Produced detailed reports, findings, and documentation for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Special Assignments Led teams for Conciliation & Voluntary Compliance Agreements, Age Discrimination Act, Multifamily Housing Programs, Compliance Reviews, and Customer Service initiatives.Served on national committees guiding civil rights process improvements. CORE COMPETENCIES Civil Rights Compliance & Enforcement Fair Housing Act & Section 504 EEO Counseling & Case Resolution Policy Analysis & Regulatory Guidance Program Audits & Compliance Reviews Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations Investigative Methods & Interviewing Mediation, Negotiation & Conciliation Adept at navigating complex federal regulations and delivering impartial, well-documented decisions. Recognized for excellence in leadership, communication, mediation, and stakeholder engagement. Retired, seeking consulting, advisory, program support, investigations, compliance, and compliance-focused contracting roles.

Equal Opportunity Specialist / Investigator / Civil Rights Analyst | 1999–2021

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – FHEO (HUD) • Temps plein

Nov 1999 - Jan 2021 • 21 yrs 2 mos

Investigated housing discrimination complaints across the United States, covering race, color, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and religion. Counseled complainants and respondents, provided technical assistance, and ensured alignment with federal housing regulations and civil rights laws. Oversaw Fair Housing Assisted & Initiated Programs (FHAP) and (FHIP) grantees as Lead Government Technical Monitor—monitored intake, outreach, performance, compliance, staffing, and funding use. Conducted program audits and reviews to ensure adherence to federal housing regulations and civil rights laws. Trained HUD staff, grantees, subgrantees, and external organizations on civil rights laws, fair housing regulations, compliance, and best practices. Leadership Assignments Interim Enforcement Branch Chief, Region IV (Atlanta, 2010–2012) Acting Enforcement Branch Chief, Region IV (Miami, 2016–2017) Supervised approximately 47 investigators/analysts across multiple states, set performance expectations, and directed high-profile enforcement and compliance efforts.

Executive Assistance | 1993–1999

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • Temps plein

Oct 1993 - Nov 1999 • 6 yrs 1 mo

Managed onboarding, internal office communications, represented the agency at conferences, served as an office coordinator, and provided direct support to senior leadership.