October 10, 2023

When We Belong: Episode 1

Listen to our new podcast series When We Belong to hear agents of change at the State of Washington talk about their work to make Washington a belonging state for all people.

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When We Belong: Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of the When We Belong Podcast!  

Meet our hosts:  

  • Megan Matthews, Director of Washington State's Office of Equity  
  • TraeAnna Holiday, Communications Director of Washington States Office of Equity  
  • Michaela Doelman, Washington State Chief Human Resources Officer  
  • Mikia Guy, Director of Equity and Grants at Washington State's Office of Financial Management  
  • Ashley Bell, Equity & Social Justice Manager at Washington State's Department of Health  
  • Marissa Joy VanHoozer, Chief Operating & Equity Officer of Washington State's Department of Commerce  

On this first episode, our hosts dive into what it personally means to them to belong. Each of our hosts dive into the responsibility that state employees have to challenge and change the systems at play to better serve Washingtonians.