About us

Our purpose

To secure for all individuals in Idaho freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 and older) and disability.

To investigate complaints by individuals who claim they have experienced a discriminatory practice in the areas of employment, housing, education and public accommodations.

To provide for execution within Idaho of the policies embodied in federal civil rights laws.

The Idaho Commission on Human Rights is appointed by the Governor. Read more about the Commission in Title 67, Chapter 59, Idaho Code.

Our mission

The Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is an independent agency established by the Idaho legislature to help protect persons within the state from illegal discrimination. The IHRC also handles complaints under federal law deferred to them by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Commissioners

Kevin C. Settles, president, Boise

Andrea Adkins, J.D., commissioner, Boise
Marc Beitia, commissioner, American Falls
Benjamin Cramer, J.D., commissioner, Boise
Eva Hernandez, commissioner, Coeur d’Alene
David Kim, M.D., commissioner, Boise and Stanley
Leighton Linning, J.D., commissioner, Idaho Falls
Megan Ronk, commissioner, Boise
Brian Scigliano, commissioner, Boise

Staff

Vacant, administrator

Carmen Barney, senior civil rights investigator
Devyn Fries, civil rights investigator
Stephen Maier, J.D., senior civil rights investigator
Gael Martin-Lee, J.D., civil rights investigator
Coline McConnel, Ph.D., senior civil rights investigator
Maggie Post, technical records specialist 2
Vanessa Rodriguez, civil rights investigator (bilingual)
Ross Schellhaas, civil rights investigator
Ashly Zachary, administrative assistant 2

Email

HRC.Inquiry@labor.idaho.gov

OUR VALUES

Respect for the principles of civil rights laws. We are committed that each investigation and case decision made by the Commission is based on an impartial and accurate analysis of the available facts and the law and no other influence.

Respect for all the people with whom we deal. We will listen to people, respond to their concerns in a timely manner, affirm what we can and if we disagree, we will do so with honesty, knowledge, explanation and care.

Public service. Being a part of the Commission’s work is a privilege. We understand and accept its challenges and are rewarded by knowing that we are working together to make Idaho a better place to live. We perform each of our jobs to the best of our ability, assist co-workers in doing their jobs, enjoy the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that make up the staff and commissioners and work at all times to be an effective and professional team.