Past Events

The Latino Leadership Network (LLN) business resource group invites you to participate in their Hispanic Heritage Month events:

In-Person - Celebration at Millersylvania State Park on September 28

Register by September 25 to attend in person.

LLN invites you to join their 3rd annual in-person celebration on September 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1224 Tilley Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512).

The festival features musical performances by Correo Aereo, Mariachi Ayutla, and La Nueva Novedad, inspiring speakers, a free lunch of traditional foods, and activities that highlight our vibrant and diverse Latine heritage. BRG members and the general public are welcome to join this celebration of our Latine cultural heritage.

Find more information about the event at https://parks.wa.gov/find-activity/event-calendar/2024/sep/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration

Virtual Lunch and Learns events. All sessions begin at 12:00 pm:

September 19 - Story-Telling: Highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ Experiences in Latine Culture

Registration is required.

Juan Garza (he/him), M.Ed. is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®) and an Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion Administrator with the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Social and Health Services.  Juan is a second generation Mexican-American, originally from the Lower Yakima Valley, Central Washington and currently lives in Olympia.

Cecilia Zamprelli-Jones describes herself as a trans-racial adoptee from NYC.  A Nuyorican BIPOC who was raised up in an Italian/Irish household. “I’ve always had a connection to music, the arts, and the art of hustling ;).  I love connecting with people, hearing their stories, and being of service … it feeds my soul.”

Several state employees will share their personal intersection and identity. Please be aware that the stories and viewpoints belong exclusively to the participants of the panel and are not officially upheld or supported by the Latino Leadership Network or the State of Washington.  The details of the accounts shared by panelists are extremely personal and may include language and descriptors that reflect passionate, emotional, and/or emboldened expressions that could be triggering for participants/viewers.

September 26 - My Musical Tejano Familia

Registration is required.

Herminia Esqueda is a Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism Strategic Initiatives Administrator for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Herminia comes from a long lineage of Tejanos who migrated to Idaho every summer to work in the sugar beet fields and potato harvest. Herminia will share her story of growing up in her musical Tejano familia. She will share a brief history of Conjunto music, the role of the accordion, and her grandfather’s contributions to Tex-Mex musical history. 
 

October 3 - Tips and Tricks to landing your next role-Understanding the state recruiting process.

Registration is required. 

Steve Camerer is a Talent Management Consultant for the Department of Labor and Industries. He has been in the recruiting field for the last 15 years, and prior to this, he taught courses in communication and ESL at various colleges across WA State. This presentation will take you through the state recruitment process and outline a timeline for hiring, so you can better know what to expect when applying to state jobs. In addition, we will offer you tips and best practices so that you have a better chance of standing out amongst the crowd. Among these, we will cover informational interviews, the STAR method of interviewing, and tips about tailoring your application materials.
 

October 10 - Spanglish in Government: Bridging Cultures and Enhancing Communication

Registration is required.

Estefania Martinez Limo is an epidemiologist at the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health. Born in Peru, Estefania immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in the vibrant city of Chicago. This multicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped her professional focus and personal passions. In her presentation, Estefania explores the dynamic role of Spanglish, a blend of Spanish and English, within the context of government. She covers the cultural significance of Spanglish, its impact on government communication and services, and the integration of Spanglish in the workplace for government employees. The presentation addresses the benefits and challenges of using Spanglish, in the workplace. It includes engaging audience questions to foster discussion

ICSEW and the Washington State Business Resource Groups (BRG’s) are pleased to invite you to participate in the third Statewide Book Club sessions where we will read and discuss the book The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America edited by Nikesh Shukla and Chimene Suleyman.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form at the link below (or use the QR Code) so that you may receive the Microsoft Teams meeting invitations. Registration will close at 5pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

https://forms.office.com/g/zqLf9wF2E3

The orientation and discussion dates are as follows:
•    Book Club Facilitation Training – September 5 at 12:30-1:00 p.m.
•    Discussion #1 – September 19 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #2 – October 3 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #3 – October 17 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #4 – October 31 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #5 – November 14 at 1:30-2:30 p.m
 

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Online Meeting Information

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09

Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Join Us for the Launch of "Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour"

Washington state is among the worst in the nation for the gender pay gap, a reality that stunts our state’s economy and opportunities for 3.8 million women. Unless we see significant change, these challenges will continue to limit future generations of girls.

The Washington State Women’s Commission is on a mission to work towards this necessary change by bringing together state agencies and legislators with business, labor and academia to co-create solutions that enhance equity and opportunity at every stage of a woman’s career.

Join us as we launch Activate 3.8, a statewide campaign, and hear how women and families have been impacted by the wage gap, and from the leaders who are seeking change.

WHEN: Friday June 28, 11am-2pm (Speaker Program 11:45am-12:45pm)

WHERE: Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

WHAT: Activate 3.8 Campaign Launch features powerhouse speakers with expertise and influence to uplift, empower, and protect Washington’s women. 

• Governor Jay Inslee

• Grace Yoo, Executive Director, Washington State Women’s Commission

• April Sims, President, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO WA

• Cami Feek, Commissioner, Employment Security Department

• Lehka Fernandes, Executive Director, Office for Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises

• Andrea Anderson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Western Washington

 MORE: This is just the first stop on a 10-city Pay Equity Tour in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Washington, where the WSWC aims to connect more K-12 girls to a wider array of career opportunities in tech, aerospace, STEM, construction, and trades.

Register today!

Source:: https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucuugrj4uGN1F2WfJuw0cksGYcJOE4Kpk#/registration

The 2024 DEI Empowerment Conference will be held virtually over Zoom Wednesday June 5, Thursday June 6, Tuesday June 11 and Wednesday June 12.

Don't miss out! This unique learning opportunity is designed by and for Washington state employees. This year's lineup features more than 15 topical sessions, plus an opening day keynote from Ijeoma Oluo, best-selling author of "So You Want to Talk About Race."

Register here

The conference is FREE and open to employees of all three branches of Washington state government, including: members of state government boards and commissions with state-issued email addresses, local municipal government employees, and other Washington government employees.

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09

Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09

Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

WIN Lunch & Learn –

Digital Inclusion Co-Creation

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Hosts: Rokaih Vansot, WIN co-Vice Chair

Guest Speaker: Joyce Abbott, Workforce Development Librarian at the Washington State Library.

Please join us in a guided conversation with Joyce Abbott, Workforce Development Librarian at the Washington State Library.

The pandemic required the US to recognize there is a divide between those who have access to technology, devices, and feel confident using them, and those who do not enjoy the same access or support. And that inequity exists for many reasons.

This invitation is extended to WIN members to co-create a survey that reflects the Digital Equity experience of our immigrant community.

Register in advance for this WIN Lunch and Learn workshop

Blacks United In Leadership & Diversity presents:

Black History Month celebrating African Americans and the Arts

BUILD cordially invites and welcomes you to join us as we celebrate and recognize African Americans' historical contributions, culture, and great achievements during the annual observance of Black History Month.

BUILD's February General Membership Meeting will be replaced with our main celebration event, which will be a hybrid in-person and virtual event:

Friday, February 23, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 5 pm

Northwest African American Museum

2300 S Massachusetts St

Free parking in the Northwest African American Museum parking lot/Free street parking

Please register by February 15th 2024.