SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News)- Just over a month ago Syracuse Mayor, Ben Walsh announced the formation of the new Division of Equity Compliance and Social Impact (DECSI).
The division will better represent the city’s commitment to promoting diversity, fairness and inclusivity by putting an emphasis on economic, social and strategic outcomes
“Just Increase the economic opportunity for business owners and truly teach the minority community how to grow their capacity,” said division head Rebecca Lumpkin.
Lumpkin has always wanted to do something like this especially after seeing the diversity issues in Syracuse.
“I’m passionate about social justice and I’m also passionate about minority business. I felt like this was like the marriage between both of those worlds,” said Lumpkin.
Lumpkin has also worked in previous project management. She has also worked in the health sector managing public health projects for social impact through the Allyn Foundation. Lumpkin is a veteran of the United States Navy and earned her bachelor’s degree in public health from Syracuse University.”
