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
