DOJ-AHEAD Vision

DOJ-AHEAD's goals are to assist DOJ in promoting equitable participation and full utilization of its Hispanic employees, assist DOJ in increasing the numbers of qualified Hispanics in its workforce, speak on issues affecting DOJ-AHEAD members and Hispanic employees, and develop and maintain meaningful relationships with the greater DOJ and Hispanic communities, including management and Hispanic employees.

Professional Development: Our Mentorship Program 2017 Is Well Under Way!

The six-month mentoring program of DOJ’s Association of Hispanic Employees Advancement and Development (DOJ AHEAD) has begun!  The program runs from April 2017 through October 2017.

The Mentorship Program seeks to:

  • Increase mentors’ and mentees’ knowledge of the Department’s operations.
  • Develop mentees and advance mentors professionally and personally.
  • Encourage employees throughout the country (not just the D.C. metropolitan area) to participate in this program.   
  • Enhance the diversity experience of the program’s participants.  

DOJ AHEAD’s mentoring program allows caring, experienced federal employees to support primarily Hispanic employees and their professional development, broaden their professional networks, provide them with a greater understanding of the Department, its components, and the federal government. One of the guiding principles of the mentoring program is to inspire public service in the federal government, and to contribute to the positive morale and development of federal workers, especially Hispanic ones.

The first DOJ AHEAD Mentoring Program was launched in 2012.  This is now the 7th iteration of the program!  DOJ AHEAD’s Board champions the program by communicating the purpose and need for the mentoring program to senior leaders and stakeholders at the Department.  DOJ AHEAD’s mentoring program’s policies, rules, and plan of action are routinely reviewed and modified as appropriate by the current DOJ AHEAD board.

DOJ AHEAD’s mentoring program is an equal opportunity program and is run by volunteers.

Raison D'être for DOJ AHEAD

The primary goals of DOJ-AHEAD are:

1. To assist the Department of Justice in promoting equitable participation and full utilization of its Hispanic employees.
2. To assist the Department in increasing the numbers of qualified Hispanics in its workforce.
3. To speak on issues affecting DOJ-AHEAD members and Hispanic employees.
4. To develop and maintain meaningful relationships with DOJ management, Hispanic employees and the greater Hispanic community.