Spencer Chiimbwe is the human rights commissioner for Rockland County. In this role, he leads investigations into human rights violations, including employment and housing discrimination, and facilitates countywide collaborative forums that address human rights issues.

Chiimbwe comes from a background in conflict and governance. Before joining county government, he worked extensively with civil society organizations, governments, and the international community. He has collaborated with the European Union, the African Union, and the United Nations on several civil society–led initiatives.

He joined the Rockland County government in 2021 as a grants specialist in the American Rescue Plan Act Department. In 2022, he was appointed human rights commissioner by County Executive Ed Day and was unanimously confirmed by the Rockland County Legislature.

Chiimbwe also serves as co-chair of the Mid-Hudson Hate and Bias Prevention Council of the New York State Division of Human Rights.