DIVERSITY DIRECTOR: We learn about the man leading 
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s diversity initiatives…ahead on 
Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

As the population demographics of Texas continue to 
evolve, so does Texas Parks and Wildlife

10—Texas is a majority minority state. Not just ethnic diversity, but 
also gender diversity. … there are more women in the state of Texas 
now than there are men.

David Buggs, Director of Diversity at Texas Parks and 
Wildlife is leading the charge on this vital mission.

17— I love the outdoors. Always been a part of it, ever since my youth.  
I loved the mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife and having an 
opportunity to actually focus on diversity and inclusion, along with 
helping a mission, was just outstanding, so I couldn’t miss the 
opportunity.

And what does a Director of Diversity do exactly?

27—My position entails creating strategy for the entire organization, 
both internal diversity and inclusion strategy, looking at recruitment, 
looking at retention. But it also deals with the external piece, looking at 
outreach and education.  I make sure that I’m facilitating good 
conversations, and basically what I do is hold up the mirror to 
everybody within the organization, so they can see who they are, and 
also talk about what we can do differently.

Find more on diversity at Texas Parks and Wildlife on the 
TPW website. 

We receive support from RAM Trucks: Built to Serve.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti. 








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