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David DeLuz

David DeLuz, Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights

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Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

David DeLuz is the Deputy Director of the Office of Civil Rights.  David is responsible for leading the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, Small Business, and External Equal Employment Opportunity programs.  The programs include Supportive Services and Outreach, Certification, Contract Compliance, Title VI, and the American Disabilities Act Infrastructure Program.  David is committed to expanding opportunities to partner with both internal and external stakeholders to highlight successes, address challenges, and eliminate barriers to meeting the goals and objectives of both small and disadvantaged business programs.

David joins Caltrans with more than 20 years of progressively responsible executive leadership, policy and program management experience as a chief executive, and senior leader in government and non-profit organizations.  He also is a recognized thought leader in diversity, equity and inclusion, having led civil rights and social justice organizations and campaigns to empower communities and change lives.

Most recently, David served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the California School Boards Association, where he developed key relationships and partnerships focused on helping school districts ensure every child has access to a high-quality education.  David also served as the President and CEO of the Greater Sacramento Urban League; he was appointed as a deputy appointments secretary and then as a chief community liaison and Assistant Director in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Additionally, David served as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at Stanford, California State University Sacramento, and California State University, Fullerton.

A native of Richmond, California, David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from California State University, Sacramento; and a Master of Arts degree in Politics from the Claremont Graduate University. David and his wife Denise live in Natomas and have a son and are grandparents to two amazing little ones.