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Dr. Gerald Fosten

CSSBMB Commissioner (Former)

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Commissioner Fosten is a member of the Office of Civil Rights Evaluation, with almost 15 years of experience as a public servant committed to helping people and communities make a difference by educating, encouraging, and improving the lives of others. He has a dedicated focus on government and public policy pertaining to marginalized and disenfranchised populations. He has experience mentoring and counseling at-risk and vulnerable populations in communities with fewer resources and unique challenges. He has engaged youths and adults in the education system, criminal justice system, nonprofit sector, and community organizations. Also, he has been employed in leadership positions in the private sector. He is in addition the author of a published book and many book chapters and scholarly journal articles related to policy issues dealing with equality, equity and fairness.