Nancy B. Voss

Nancy Bea Voss was born August 1, 1950, in Minneapolis, MN to Harold Arthur Voss and Priscilla Johnson Voss. She was the eldest of two daughters. She was married to the love of her life, Alfred Henry Moore, for 35 years until his passing in 2019. They are survived by their daughter, Alison Ann Vossmoore, and a large extended family. Nancy grew up attending Zion Lutheran Church of Minneapolis. She graduated from St. Louis Park Senior High School in 1968. She continued her education by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Augsburg College in 1972. In 1975, Nancy earned a Master of Science in Criminology from Florida State College. While working full time at the U.S. Department of the Interior and attending night school, she completed her Juris Doctorate at George Washington University School of Law in 1980. Nancy dedicated her career to creating a fair and inclusive work environment within the federal government. She began working for the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1975 as the Equal Opportunity Adjudicator and Head of Compliance Unit for the Bureau of Reclamation. In this role, she resolved disputes relating to equal opportunity issues, laws and policies and led investigations into violations of these laws. From 1978 to 1980, she served as a Special Consultant to the Office of the Secretary, providing expert counsel on compliance issues, strategic initiatives and policies. As the Compliance & Complaints Manager within the Bureau of Reclamation, she focused on resolving equal opportunity disputes. Nancy was often told by her superiors that she was the "conscience of the organization,” a role she took seriously. At the end of her career in 2004, Nancy served as the Equal Opportunity Director of the Corporation for National Service. In this role, she was responsible for developing policies promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment, hiring and employment, as well as creating training programs on equal opportunity practices, anti-harassment and disability accessibility. Throughout her career and in her personal life, Nancy was dedicated to empowering people from all walks of life, particularly women and children. She served as president of the Cosmopolitan branch of the DC State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) from 1983-1984 and as recording secretary and editor from 1984-1985. Nancy also chaired the Program and Young Careerist Committees and was instrumental in re-establishing the Career-In II project, a career counseling and mentoring initiative for 9th grade girls in Anacostia, MD. BPW volunteers went on field trips to various businesses to expose students to a multitude of career opportunities. Nancy was also active in the Women’s Bar Association, DC Bar Association (Labor and EEO Law Section), American Bar Association, National Organization of Women (NOW) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). After her retirement, Nancy volunteered with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for almost 10 years, advocating for abused and neglected children in the Virginia foster care system. She was the first CASA volunteer to take her “kids” on college campus tours to expose them to educational opportunities. She also volunteered at her daughter’s high school Career Center, helping students prepare for and select colleges. Nancy was a public servant at heart, believing that government and its employees exist to serve citizens. In 1972, she served as regional campaign coordinator in Northwest Florida. In 2008 and 2012, she volunteered as an attorney poll-watcher, ensuring all eligible voters were allowed to cast regular ballots rather than provisional or challengeable ones. Those who knew Nancy also knew that she was well-versed in political news and was always ready to discuss it in depth. Nancy was an avid traveler, visiting family and friends at every opportunity. She visited all 50 states, Sweden, Germany, Japan, France, Mexico, Canada and Jamaica to name a few. She was a voracious reader, averaging 3-4 books a week, and enjoyed puzzles, tennis and skiing. Along with her husband, she was also the family genealogist, researching, scanning family photos, and documenting family ancestry. For many years, they were known as “the Family Historians”. Nancy’s legacy, infectious laugh and bright smile will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, who will miss her dearly.

Nancy B. Voss

August 1, 1950 - October 29, 2024