Equity Learning Series

We have launched our new monthly Equity Learning Series! These webinars will be geared towards increasing the knowledge, skills, and ability of us all within State Government. We do this to fulfill one of our main goals: delivering services equitably to meet the unique needs of every person in Washington.

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Announcing Two New Mental Health for Leaders Sessions 

The Washington State Office of Equity’s Equity Learning Series is announcing a two-part summer series on mental wellness and leadership. We are excited to bring in a new & talented host, Dr. Bre!  

In June, we will be offering Balancing Leadership Mental Wealth: From Resilience to Regulation. In July, we will be offering Holding What’s Heavy: Leading Through Collective Grief & Loss. 

About the Sessions 

Grounded in brain science and equity-centered practice, this series moves beyond surface-level wellness. Dr. Bre examines how stress, grief, and lived inequities shape workplace behavior, communication patterns, and decision-making.  

Participants will learn how to intentionally invest in and balance their Mental Wealth™: the internal resources that drive clarity, regulation, and sustainable performance. People will learn to remain engaged, responsive, and effective in challenging or emotional situations. Participants will develop practical skills that strengthen both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness. 

Balancing Leadership Mental Wealth: From Resilience to Regulation 

While it is not required to attend both events, this first session establishes a foundation. Dr. Bre spends time helping participants understand their internal responses. Both Dr. Bre and participants work to build regulation as a core leadership and equity competency. 

• Dates: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 
• Times: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT 

• Location: Virtually on Zoom. 

    

Holding What’s Heavy: Leading Through Collective Grief & Loss 

This second session builds off the work from June’s session. In this session, Dr. Bre explores collective grief and loss. Expect to dive into how collective grief and loss are unevenly experienced realities. Dr. Bre will expand on how these realities around loss and grief influence workplace dynamics, trust, and belonging. 

• Dates: Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 
• Times: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT 

• Location: Virtually on Zoom. 

   

About Dr. Bre 

Dr. Bre is a licensed professional counselor, executive coach, DEI expert, and organizational strategist. She has over 15 years and 15,000 hours of experience studying trauma, leadership, and emotional wellness. Her work sits at the intersection of organizational behavior, multicultural psychology, and equity-centered leadership development. 

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