Speaker

Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, a US Army veteran, is the Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA), overseeing services for nearly 300,000 veterans. Previously, she served as Deputy Director of the Oregon Youth Authority and in various state government executive roles including Director of Equity and Racial Justice in the office of former Governor Kate Brown. With a doctorate in Business Administration, she’s a renowned speaker and author on leadership, equity, and racial justice, lecturing at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University. Dr. Daniels, has held certifications in EEO law, and is dedicated to equity, drawing from her military and familial ties to the Army.