Kelly Gorz
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Equal opportunity professional with comprehensive expertise in fostering inclusive environments and promoting fairness. Adept at policy analysis, conflict resolution, and compliance monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to ethical standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted compliance reviews of fair housing policies and physical accessibility requirements for federal funding recipients
- Investigated and monitored housing discrimination complaints and conciliation agreements
- Monitored federal grants through reporting and on-site audits
- Developed technical assistance and training on fair housing laws
Associate Director
High Plains Fair Housing Center
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Led fair housing enforcement and education efforts across North Dakota
- Managed federal and private grant activities, reporting, and staff development
- Built community partnerships and engaged with local and state leaders on fair housing issues
Education & Outreach Director / Fair Housing Specialist
High Plains Fair Housing Center
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Conducted fair housing investigations and complaint intake
- Organized and led statewide conferences and training sessions
- Managed grant activities and public outreach initiatives
Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
01.2012 - 01.2014
Events Coordinator
North Dakota State University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Laboratory Assistant
NDSU Geoscience Dept.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Education
B.S. - Geology
North Dakota State University
Skills
Investigation techniques
Employee relations
Recruitment strategies
Policy analysis
Compliance monitoring
Cultural history
Discrimination prevention
Training facilitation
Cross-cultural communication
Teamwork
Adaptability and flexibility
Training
- Detecting & Preventing Fraud on Federal Grant Projects, 2024
- University of Phoenix Digital Marketing Course, 2023
- San Diego Fair Housing for Our Future Laws and Litigation Conference, 2020
- San Diego Fair Housing for Our Future Laws and Litigation Conference, 2021
- Investigative Support for Testing Enforcement Programs Investigator Training I, 2019
- National Fair Housing Training Academy: Investigative Training, 2018
- John Marshall Law School Training for Investigators, 2018
- National Fair Housing Alliance In-service Training Event and Annual Meeting, 2017
- National Fair Housing Alliance In-service Training Event and Annual Meeting, 2018
- National Fair Housing Alliance In-service Training Event and Annual Meeting, 2021
- National Fair Housing Alliance: Lending Testing Training, 2017
- National Fair Housing Alliance: Fair Housing School I, 2017
Timeline
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
08.2023 - 02.2025
Associate Director
High Plains Fair Housing Center
04.2020 - 08.2023
Education & Outreach Director / Fair Housing Specialist
High Plains Fair Housing Center
08.2016 - 04.2020
Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
01.2012 - 01.2014
Events Coordinator
North Dakota State University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Laboratory Assistant
NDSU Geoscience Dept.
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.S. - Geology
North Dakota State University