Incoming Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger Appoints DEI Director Who Cheered On Dismantling Constitution
Virginia’s Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, has appointed a diversity chief who previously appeared to agree with comments that parts of the U.S. Constitution should be dismantled.
Spanberger announced the appointment of Dr. Sesha Joi Moon as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on Tuesday, saying in a statement that “Moon’s experience in government, education and nonprofit sectors gives her direct insight into the ways we can build a stronger, safer and more prosperous Virginia for every family.” However, during part of an August 2024 appearance on Raben’s “The Ask” podcast, Moon appeared to agree with Whitney Tome, Raben’s chief executive, after Tome claimed she thought parts of the U.S. Constitution should be dismantled. (RELATED: Spanberger puts author of infamous ‘radical Catholic’ FBI memo in charge of public safety)
“Even the basic structure of our Constitution is flawed, as everyone quotes ‘we the people’ [and] ” Tome said during the podcast.
“Correct!” » said Moon.
“And I always think about what part of that we need to dismantle to really get to the vision.” Tomé continued.
“Oh, you’re my type of girl,” Moon replied.
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Dr. Moon’s DEI speech changes shape on command: DEI is “non-partisan” and constitutes a “constitutional mandate”, so DEI is underway… pic.twitter.com/Q3YGm5rg13
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Additionally, Moon claimed during a discussion at Forbes’ BLK Summit in June 2024 that she believed DEI was “a constitutional mandate.
“I think some things are really important. I really approach this work from a nonpartisan perspective. For me, DEI is not a red or blue issue,” Moon said. “This is actually a constitutional mandate.”
“I am deeply honored by my appointment as the next Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Moon said in a statement released Tuesday. “As a proud Virginia native, I look forward to joining Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s cabinet as her historic administration works to promote a future in which all Virginians have access to opportunity – to include residents of some of the Commonwealth’s hardest-to-reach communities.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 08: (LR) Sesha Joi Moon, Kendyll Locke, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Big Tigger attend the “106 & Park Reunion” during the BET Experience Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Moon Previously, she served as chief diversity officer in the House of Representatives during the 117th and 118th Congresses – a role to which she was appointed by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi – according to the press release from Spanberger’s transition team.
Some of Moon’s others previous roles include chief impact officer for Girl Scouts USA and chief diversity officer for the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the Commerce Department, according to her LinkedIn profile. Moon was born in Richmond, Virginia, and now resides in Fairfax County, Virginia, with her pet cockapoo, Benji, according to her LinkedIn.
In 2023, Moon was recognized by the United Nations as “100 Most Influential People of African Descent”, according to the Human Capital Institute.
Spanberger Press The team did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. Moon could not immediately be reached for comment.
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