allyship: you and i together
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Allyship: You and I together
Empowered Women Empower Women
ICESW 2021 Annual Conference
November 2, 2021
Today’s Agenda
1 Introduce Statewide Business Resource Groups
2 Define and Discuss Allyship
3 Panel Discussion about our BRG communities
Business Resource Groups
Networking
Monthly Meetings
Events highlighting month long observances
Opportunities to contribute policy input
Presentation : November 2nd, 2021
Sharon Bell-Armstrong
Who We Are
• Mission: Improve the experiences of Black state employees, increase representation in leadership positions, give voice to the Black perspective, and build each other up as we move forward.
• Vision: Change the state’s narrative and give identity and voice to current employees while enforcing policies that promote diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.
• Value Statement: We are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion.
Accomplishment Highlights
• Governor’s Juneteenth Proclamation and support for a state holiday
• SmartHealth Collaboration• Executive Order 21-01• State HR Policy on BRG Participation• Events• Outreach• Speakers
Opportunities
How BUILD Can Support Agencies
The Disability Inclusion Network
(DIN)
Who DIN is• The DIN exists to engage the experience, values, and knowledge of people with
disabilities in state government, promote universal access, and create an environment where people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the workplace.
• The work of DIN:
• To make Washington state the Employer of Choice for people with disabilities
• For all people with disabilities to have equitable access to opportunities and resources throughout recruitment, hiring, training, development, retention, and promotion
• An education resource that supports disability inclusion in Washington state workforce
What DIN does• A go-to resource for state agencies in providing and consulting on best
practices for accessibility, especially while using virtual platforms for meetings and events
• Providing training videos and materials on making accessible documents
• Increased awareness of what a disability is, leading to a 10% increase on the 2020 employee engagement survey of state employees reporting a disability
• Creating a virtual guide for hosting inclusive virtual meetings
• Established a social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn
DIN Meetings and Contacts
DIN Meets:Second Thursday of every month
9am-11am General Membership meeting 11am-12pm Subcommittee meetings
Contacts:[email protected]
THROUGH THE POWER OF CONNECTION: INVEST, INSPIRE AND SERVE
About LLNWho We Are• LLN is a business resource group that strives to provide Latinos and their allies in state government a
place where they feel a sense of community, learn new things that help them in their professions, and meet other fellow Latino state workers.
Vision• Connecting and inspiring Washington State’s Latino workforce and leaders of today and tomorrow.Mission
• Through the power of connection: invest, inspire and serve.While LLN uses the term “Latino”, we use the term for anyone who identifies as Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latin@, Chicano, or other similar identifiers.
What We Do• Networking• Promote professional development• Encourage leadership opportunities• Practice diversity and inclusion skills• Promote cultural connection and awareness• Be catalysts for change• Be ambassadors at our agencies and in our communities
Resources• Lunch and Learns
• State Senator Rebecca Saldana, WA State Senate Deputy Majority Leader• Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez, Supreme Court’s 58th Chief Justice• Lorena Gonzalez, Seattle City Council President
• Best Practices Committee Survey• Accountability Group presentation
• Our first virtual presentation during the pandemic
• Health & Wellness Committee has hosted very popular webinars• Checking in During the Pandemic• Decolonizing Self Care for the Hispanic/Latinx Community
Committees• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion• Health and Wellness• Policy and Performance• Communications• Membership and Outreach
How LLN Can Support Agencies• Serve as a resource for OFM State HR and state agencies in creating and
sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.• Increase LLN’s effectiveness and power to convene through branded
leadership and sought-after professional development programs.• Achieve and sustain high member satisfaction and participation –
keeping people engaged and coming back.
THROUGH THE POWER OF CONNECTION: INVEST, INSPIRE AND SERVE
Next Meeting: December 14th, 2021
3-5 p.m.
W E WO U L D LOV E TO H EA R F RO M YO U!Contact us at [email protected]
RAIN exists to help Washington State create safe and inclusive workplaces where every LGBTQ+ employee can bring their full authentic self to work, enabling them to do their best work every day for the people of Washington.
We provide resources and support to employees and stakeholders serviced by state agencies.
What We Do
Policy and Best Practice Recommendations• Inclusive Restroom Signage• Non-Gendered Language in Communications• Providing a Gender X Option on Forms• Pride Month Toolkit• Training Initiatives
Safe Place WA Program
Communications and Outreach• Pride Presence• Quarterly Newsletter
Get Involved
General Membership Meets on the Third Thursday of the Month • General Membership Meeting 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Subcommittee Breakouts 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Other Ways to Get in Touch• Visit our website at https://lgbtq.wa.gov/RAIN• Sign up for our email distribution list• Send us a message at [email protected]
Washington Immigrant NetworkBusiness Resource Group
ICSEW Presentation November 2, 2021
Julie Campos (She/Her) – WIN Secretary
WHO WE ARE:• Support the professional development of immigrant state employees.
• Recommend strategies to advance recruitment, retention, career progression, and leadership development.
• Educate state agencies on the experience, skills, and knowledge of immigrants and the value of a diverse workforce.
WHAT WE DO:• Provide a support structure, educational resources, and leadership assistance for immigrant state
employees.
• Encourage immigrants to consider the state as an employer of choice through inter-agency and external outreach activities.
• Serve as a resource for the Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources division, and state agencies in creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
WIN’S ACTIVITIES• Monthly Membership Meeting
• Career Development Workshops
• Personalized Mentorship Program
• Meet and Greet (Quarterly)
• Membership Outreach
• Immigrant Stories
• WIN-Public Speaking Group
CONTACT US!• Please visit us at www.washingtonimmigrantnetwork.org/
• Email us at [email protected]
• We meet first Tuesday of the month from 12-1 pm.
VERGVeterans Employee Resource Group
VERG Chair: Daniel Eckroth VERG Executive Sponsor: Mary Forbes, AD WA DVA
Meeting Schedule: 4th Thursday of every month. Link to zoom meetings and other resources can be found at the following web page
VERG Website
VERGOur Purpose• The VERG exists to help integrate the experience, values, and
knowledge of veterans, service members, and spouses in state employment.
• Provide advice and assistance to state agencies on veteran and military spouse recruitment, retention, and development strategies.
VERGOur Goal• Recruit veterans to state service through outreach and educational
activities.• Retain veterans by providing a support structure, education, and
career progression assistance.• Recognize veterans by planning annual activities that honor their
military and state service.
Defining Allyship
“One social identity group who
advocates with and supports
members of another group; typically,
a member of the dominant identity
advocating with and supporting a
marginalized group.” University of Houston’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion
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Panel Discussion
ObjectiveAudience to gain
additional knowledge about our BRG Communities
Terminology & Etiquette
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Supporting Communities
Thank you!