WDVA
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. The mission of WDVA is to serve those who serve and to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families.
Governor Inslee's 2022 Equity Summit
Andrew Chin
Deputy Director Andrew Chin supports the Director with long-term strategy and leads and facilitates work within our Office to meet our mandate. Additionally, the Deputy Director oversees the daily operational functions of the office and assists in preparation/development of budget, grants, and legislation. Perhaps one of the most important responsibilities, this position supports the Leadership Team through guidance, direction, thought partnership, and strategic decision-making that sets the office culture and drives our mission.
Jordan Feyerherm
Hello! My name is Jordan Feyerherm, I use he/his pronouns, and outside of work I love being in the beautiful outdoors. When I am not outside, you can most likely find me playing board games with my wife, experimenting in the kitchen, or curled up with some good sci-fi.
Megan Matthews
CHA
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
The Commission on Hispanic Affairs began as a strong grassroots movement to improve the conditions for Latinos in the state of Washington. The mission of CHA is to aid in the development of public policy and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community by identifying needs and defining issues, advising on policies, and establishing community and cross-sector relationships.
Office of Equity Taskforce
The Office of Equity Task Force was given the great honor and responsibility of creating a vision for the Washington State Office of Equity.
Yeni Sandoval
My name is Yeni Castaneto, my pronouns are she/they/ella, and I love to make connections outside of work. I enjoy meeting passionate people and connecting them with others with the same passion.