Equity Ain't Dirty
Equity Ain't Dirty
Equity in Session
Equity in Session
Victor Loo
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 for Mental Wellbeing's Healthy Youth Leadership Institute.
WA State Materials & Resources Referenced
State Resources Referenced
- Impact (formerly PEAR) Plan and Playbook (Office of Equity)
- Relational Partnership in Practice Workbook (Office of Equity)
- Open Public Meetings Act Guide (WA State Auditor’s Office)
- 7 Pit Stops Toward a Belonging
Practice Scenario #2
You have been tasked with developing an agency rule (Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to adjust how your agency provides its services. You have nine months to complete this assignment. Work through this example on your own using the steps in example 1.
Putting it all Together
Now that you have learned about all of the planning, thought, and processes that go into establishing and managing a Workgroup with community members, please refer to the prompts in the checklist below to ensure that you are following all essential steps as you plan and execute your Workgroup.
Step 1: Ground your Community Engagement Process in the SPICE Model
Using the SPICE model, plan for the following types of community interaction: