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Two Black women wearing blue dresses and holding awards smile at the camera. Megan Matthews, Office of Equity Director, and TraeAnna Holiday, Office of Equity Communications Director at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Awards Dinner.

Spring Growth | Equity News Now

April 23, 2025  • 

Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh sense of energy and momentum. This season initiates growth, renewal, and change, which is what we'll be highlighting today.

Over the last few months, the Office of Equity team has gotten more settled into our work. We’re clearer on what we each do, how we support one another, and how our efforts connect across Washington State. People are not only focused on their own tasks but are also reaching out, offering help, and working together more intentionally.

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A line of indigenous veterans stand holding various flags as if they were leading a salute.

Upcoming Events & Convening 2024 | March 26th, 2025

March 26, 2025  • 

Thank you for taking the time with us to reflect on our most popular event: our 3rd Annual Office of Equity Convening, which occurred in October 2024. This event sets intentional time aside for Washingtonians, both in and outside of State Government, to build, learn, and support a Washington For All.

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Session 3: Asian Communication Coaching | Amplify Your Voice

March 12, 2025  • 
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(Left to Right) Logan Drummond, Kamilah Keyes-Brown, Alaura Miller, Twa-Le Abrahamson, Yaslin Torres Pena, Latrice Williams, Victor Loo, Kara Chung, Drayton Jackson. CAB & CAB PM’s at PEAR Star awards at Office of Equity Convening.

2024 in Review | February 27nd, 2025

February 27, 2025  • 
News & Updates

It's been a few months since we've reached out to you all. We are grateful for your messages, joy, partnership, concern, and collaboration. We are nothing without the Washingtonians we serve.

Our workload at the end of 2024 skyrocketed as we hired new team members, put on a hugely successful event (look forward to more about that in our next newsletter coming out in March!), and well... you should probably read on to learn from each team about what we accomplished this past year. They'll say it best!

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Jolene Jang

Session 2: Asian Confident Communication Coaching | Effective Communication Skills

February 26, 2025  • 
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A photo of this episode's host Omar Santana-Gomez. He is standing outside, smiling at the camera while wearing a coat

Equity in Session: Season 2 Episode 1

February 21, 2025  • 
News & Updates

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Equity in Session - we are so excited to be back! This year, instead of weekly updates, the Office of Equity will deliver key updates throughout the 2025 legislative session. In this episode, we kick off with Omar Santana-Gomez, our Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, who sets the stage for what's to come.

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Jolene Jang

Session 1: Asian Confident Communication Coaching | Foundations of Confidence

February 12, 2025  • 
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Jolene Jang

Jolene Jang Fireside Chat

January 22, 2025  • 
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