Former DART Executive Alleges Misogyny and Discrimination in Federal Complaint

Discrimination Complaint Filed by Former CFO

• 📌 A former DART Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Rake, has filed a federal complaint alleging misogyny and gender discrimination by the agency's board.
• 💡 Rake claims she resigned from her position after nearly two years due to an inability to tolerate the abuse she experienced.

Allegations of Harassment and Misogyny

• 🗣️ The complaint details accusations of harassment and misogyny, including public humiliation of female executives during board meetings.
• 😠 Specifically, Rake alleges that board representative Paul Wedgman yelled at her aggressively in one meeting, stating he spoke differently to male executives.
• 👂 Rake asserts that DART CEO Naen Lee was aware of the improper and misogynistic comments made by the board.

Settlement and Agency Response

• 🤝 The DART board agreed to settle with Rake earlier this year, paying her $75,000 without admitting any fault.
• 💬 In a statement, CEO Naen Lee emphasized the importance of employees feeling seen, heard, and valued, and fostering professional pride.
• 🚫 Board representative Paul Wedgman declined to comment on the complaint, having left the board in March.
• 📰 DART did not respond to specific questions but issued a general statement regarding employee value.