Oz is passionate about community engagement and workforce development.

He is involved with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Boston business community and with many different nonprofit organizations. While perhaps most well known for his work as an advocate and promoter for the employment, inclusion and advancement of people with disabilities, he is also engages with organizations and initiatives that support and elevate the Hispanic, LGBTQ+ community, youth and other communities at risk. After retiring from his career as Senior Vice President of Mission and Advocacy for Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Marketing/Communications & Community Relations), the post-acute care services division of Mass General Brigham, Oz hasn’t stopped making a daily difference to the lives of many in our Boston community.

Prior to joining Mass General Brigham in 2001, Oz led the Social Security Administration’s New England Region’s diversity recruitment and retention initiatives and worked as a human resources executive in several different industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and finance. Internationally recognized for his expertise on accessibility, disability rights and workplace accommodation, Oz serves on several boards and is an advisor to others. He is an appointed Commissioner on the Massachusetts Governors on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, a member of Massachusetts Attorney General Office on Civil Rights and Eastern Banks Board of Advisors.

Oz has received numerous recognitions, including the President’s Champions of Change Award, Social Security Administration’s Commissioners Award, Kraft Family MVP Recognition for Community Service, Hispanics Executives Making an Impact, 25 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Pioneers Award and the Disability Law Center Leadership Award.