"I'm a storyteller and an author, either at a tabletop, at an improv event, or in a book. I am sharing my love of stories with my two children, and helping them to grow big, strong, wise, and kind."
At our first Community of Practice meeting in May 2024, participants were prompted to answer the question: “Where do you see this Community of Practice going?” or “What would you like to get out of this Community of Practice?”
This PDF is a compiled list of participant’s answers and suggestions from the chat as a response to the above questions. The responses have been categorized but not edited.
Click here to to access the presentation given at the July Community of Practice on July 17th, 2024.
Victor Loo (he/him) is a dedicated advocate for equity and justice, serving as a principal
consultant, executive coach, and strategist. His leadership is particularly noted in
tackling health disparities and championing equity, with significant roles including his
work with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Health
Resources and Services Administration (SAMHSA-HRSA) Center for Integrated Health
Solutions’ Addressing Health Disparities Leadership Program, and the National Council
Who I am: I will share who I am by sharing the concept that I live by... "I am both an ancestor and a descendant" That is my journey and my legacy.
Educational, work related or life accomplishments I am proud of: I started in a community college and graduated from an Ivy League that I would have never even thought to apply to. Education is about opportunity.
What I do for work: I work in DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility) and as a therapist for individuals and couples.
For the past 6 years Latrice Williams, broker/owner of Vision Properties, has closed over 170 transactions. Of those transactions, the large majority were black Indigenous people of color, first-time homebuyers. She makes a point to educate the community on opportunities from the state departments such as the Homeownership Covenant Act signed into law in January of 2023.
My name is Alaura Miller. My pronouns are she/her they/them. I am a full-time psychology student and senior at Eastern Washington University. I currently am a part time volunteer as a sexual assault advocate. I graduated valedictorian from high school while earning my associates degree from my local community college, achieved the Girl Scouts Gold Award for LGBTQIA+ advocacy, earned my black belt in Tang Soo Do, and I was a finalist in the 2023 Obama Voyager Scholarship.