Derek P. Okubo
Executive Director, Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships
2022
Derek is a Colorado native and was raised in Littleton, Colorado. He attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a degree in Psychology and double minors in Communications and Sociology.
In July 2011, Derek was appointed Executive Director of the Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships (HRCP) by Mayor Michael B. Hancock. HRCP was started in 1947 and acts as a conduit of communication and convener of problem solving across local government, non-profits, businesses and residents. In his role as Executive Director, Derek oversees nine offices (Aging, Anti-Discrimination, Community Affairs, Disability Rights, Financial Empowerment, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Sign Language Services, Strategic Partnerships, Women and Families), and 10 mayoral appointed advisory commissions. Each 21-member commission advises Derek and Mayor Hancock on issues and strategies to provide positive impacts in address those issues.
The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.
