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June 15, 2006

Cicilline taps Democratic official to head commission

PROVIDENCE -- Mayor David N. Cicilline announced today the hiring of a new executive director for the city's Human Relations Commission.

Melba Depena will lead the agency, which is responsible for investigating complaints of alleged housing and employment discrimination, and promoting social justice through advocacy, training and education.

Depena, a University of Rhode Island graduate, previously worked in social services. But most recently, she served as the executive director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.

“I am thrilled that the Commission has selected me as its new executive director,” Depena said in a statement. “I will work diligently to ensure that the residents of Providence feel that they are treated fairly and justly.”

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