What is PEAR?

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Pro-Equity Anti-Racism, or PEAR, is an innovative approach that goes beyond traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to drive systemic change, aiming to dismantle oppressive systems and promote equity in all facets of society. This approach recognizes that systems of oppression are the upstream sources of all our inequities, and therefore, addressing these systems is crucial to creating a more equitable world. Oppressive systems such as racism, sexism, classism, ableism, and heterosexism cause inequities and hurt all people.

2025 Regional Digital Equity Sessions

Regional Digital Equity Coordination Sessions

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Meeting all Washingtonians where they are

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We want to meet people where they are and make government services fair for everyone in Washington. Using clear, simple language removes barriers that make it hard to understand how government works.

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Natalia Koss Vallejo

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Natalia Koss Vallejo has lived in Seattle with her partner and two ridiculous cats since 2016. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Natalia's Mother, a Colombian American immigrant and psychotherapist, and Father, a labor activist and union electrician, instilled strong values and a commitment to helping others from a young age. Natalia has nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit advocacy, community organizing, political advocacy, and public policy. Her early career focused on abortion advocacy and reproductive justice, and has since expanded into other public policy issues.

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