White House Chief Diversity Officer Leaves After Making History in Biden Administration
• White House's first chief diversity and inclusion officer, Michael Leach, is leaving after 3 years in the Biden administration
• Leach spearheaded efforts to create the most diverse White House staff in history, both in the administration and during Biden's campaign
• Leach's departure comes as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts face growing conservative backlash across sectors
• About half of White House staff identify as a person of color and nearly 60% are women, per 2021 staff report
• Leach previously worked at the NFL for a decade in labor relations roles and as assistant to the head coach for the Chicago Bears