Senior Officer Overseeing Workforce Management
In August 2024, Ovnelle O. Millwood was appointed as the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Since taking on this role, Millwood has been making significant strides in human capital management and organisational development at the institution.
Prior to her tenure at NARA, Millwood served as the DCHCO at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Her experience at USCIS, along with her current role at NARA, has equipped her with a deep understanding of organisational strengths, potential risks, and the guidance of improvement efforts.
At NARA, Millwood has demonstrated a keen interest in enhancing employee engagement and organisational performance. As part of her role in the Office of Human Capital, she has advanced initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and organisational performance. Her approach combines data insights with innovative human capital practices to enhance NARA's recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and organisational development.
Millwood is a certified Internal Federal Coach and Conflict Mediator, skills that she utilises to foster an environment that emphasises individual growth. She supports leaders in reaching their full potential and encourages effective leadership in her work.
Before her current position, Millwood held the role of Director of Strategy and Analysis in NARA's Office of Human Capital. This background has equipped her with the strategic acumen to apply data analytics and workforce planning expertise to support the organisation's mission objectives.
Millwood's role as DCHCO involves driving strategic human capital initiatives to build an engaged and high-performing workforce at NARA. Her efforts have been instrumental in improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation. Despite her significant contributions not being widely recognised or documented in publicly available sources, Millwood continues to make a positive impact in the field of human capital management and organisational development.
Millwood's emphasis on employee engagement and organizational performance at NARA incorporates education-and-self-development programs and skills-training, aiming to foster a workforce that thrives in their careers. Her role in the Office of Human Capital has focused on initiatives that provide opportunities for career-development, ensuring a continuous cycle of learning and improvement.
