It is with a heavy heart and hopeful attitude that I share the news I will resign my position as Director of the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) effective March 11, 2023. I am passionate about the work I’ve done to continuously improve the Supplier Diversity Program. As I join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as its Director for the Office of Business Opportunities and Equity Compliance, I am hopeful this new role will allow me to continue this passion helping diverse suppliers in a greater way.
It has been my pleasure serving SDP for almost 3 ½ years, and I am so proud of the accomplishments we’ve achieved. Some of the highlights include:
- Achieving Wisconsin’s MBE Diverse Spend goal for three consecutive years after decades of falling short.
- Increasing Wisconsin’s Diverse Spend with minority and veteran-owned businesses to record numbers.
- Growing the program to over 1,400 certifications.
- Increasing the number of DVB certifications by 50%.
- Developing Program and Certification Logos.
- Launching a monthly newsletter and weekly opportunities bulletin.
- Revitalizing the SDP website to include application information, training videos, FAQs, business resources, and much, much more.
My staff and I could not have achieved any of these milestones without your strong support. Thank you!
All the best,
~Tondra
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