Anne Arundel County names new leader to rebranded equity, human rights office

Anne Arundel County has rebranded its equity and diversity office and named a new leader, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced at a news conference Tuesday. The Office of Equity and Human Rights — formerly the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Department — will be led by Asha Smith, who has served as equal opportunity and human relations officer for the last two years. Smith’s responsibilities will be largely unchanged after the promotion.