Andrea R. Lucas
Chair (Acting)
The Commission
14 reports
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) leadership and component structure
Government · Hybrid structure · 2K employees · Washington, DC
6
Agency head span
near peer avg (7)
3
Avg span
moderate
3
Max depth
3 levels
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission organizational chart
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Independent federal agency enforcing U.S. employment discrimination laws through a bipartisan commission, national litigation authority, and field offices nationwide. Source: U.S. Government Manual and EEOC.gov.
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The people
Key leaders and offices
7 senior leadership roles or offices from official public sources. Use this section as a current agency-leadership index, not a private-company filing table.
Bernadette B. Wilson
Executive Officer
Office of the Executive Officer
7 reports
Keith E. Sonderling
Vice Chair
The Commission
0 reports
Charlotte A. Burrows
Commissioner
The Commission
0 reports
Jocelyn F. Samuels
Commissioner
The Commission
0 reports
Sharon F. Gustafson
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
1 reports
Milton A. Mayo, Jr.
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
0 reports
The operating model
How U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission divides the work
3 offices, branches, or components organize the agency mission. Tile size scales with estimated staff where public estimates exist.
Office of General Counsel
500 employees
p6
Directs and conducts litigation to enforce federal employment discrimination laws in U.S. courts.
Office of Field Programs
1K employees
p10
Manages district and field offices that receive, investigate, mediate, and resolve discrimination charges.
Office of Federal Operations
200 employees
p9
Oversees federal-sector EEO complaint adjudication and affirmative employment program compliance.
The agency brief
What this U.S. agency structure tells us
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent, bipartisan federal agency responsible for enforcing the nation’s civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. Structurally, it is distinctive as a commission-led agency rather than a single-executive bureau. Authority is vested collectively in five presidentially appointed Commissioners, with the Chair serving as the chief executive and administrative leader. The Commission sets policy and adjudicates certain appeals, while enforcement and litigation are carried out through the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Field Programs, and a nationwide network of field offices. The EEOC’s public-facing mission centers on protecting employees and applicants, overseeing federal-sector EEO processes, litigating systemic discrimination, and promoting voluntary compliance through education and data publication.
- Bipartisan five-member commission structure
- Statutorily independent General Counsel role
- Nationwide enforcement through 53 field offices
The comparison
Compare with related agencies
Compared with cabinet departments like the Department of Labor or Department of Justice, the EEOC is smaller and commission-governed, similar to agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission or National Labor Relations Board. Unlike DOJ, which centralizes litigation authority, the EEOC combines policy-making …
Senior office count
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
7
Reporting depth
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
3 levels
3 levels
3 levels
4 levels
Current signals
What changed recently
No recent leadership changes documented in the provided official source text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The EEOC is led by a bipartisan five-member Commission, with the Chair designated by the President serving as the chief executive. As of this period, Andrea R. Lucas serves as Acting Chair.
What does the EEOC do?
The EEOC enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination and retaliation, investigates and resolves charges, litigates cases, and promotes equal employment opportunity through education and data.
What are the major offices or components of the EEOC?
Major components include the Office of General Counsel, Office of Field Programs, Office of Federal Operations, Office of the Executive Officer, and Office of Inspector General.
Who does the EEOC report to?
The EEOC is an independent federal agency and does not report to a cabinet department; it is accountable to the President and Congress under its statutory authorities.
How can this org chart be used for planning or analysis?
The org chart helps analysts understand statutory authority, decision-making structure, and how enforcement, litigation, and oversight functions are organized across headquarters and field offices.
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