Governor Inslee's 2022 Equity Summit

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Governor Inslee's 2022 Equity Summit!! The Governor's Executive Order 22-02, Achieving Equity in Washington State Government, directed agencies to advance equity and anti-racism in the following areas: Public Contracting, Public Employment, Public Education, and Public Services. On November 30th, approximately 2,000 community members and state employees came together in-person and virtually to identify specific performance measures and metrics the state will use to gauge how well we are advancing equity. Together, Summit participants helped lay a strong foundation for achieving equity across Washington state government, now and for generations to come, and learned how to advance belonging, equity, and justice for all, from several incredible presenters. Materials Summit Agenda "Now that Directive 98-01 is Rescinded, Now What?" Session Slides "How do we Make Belonging Real." Sessions Slides Post Summit Report View the compilation of photos from the event! Summit Videos In the following videos, state employees and community members shared why they believe advancing a pro-equity antiracism (PEAR) ecosystem is important for all Washingtonians. These videos were shared as pre-work to prepare people for their participation at the Summit. Achieving Equity in Public Contracting Achieving Equity in Public Education Achieving Equity in Public Employment Achieving Equity in Public Services Note: Why Lead with Race: Governor’s 2022 Equity Summit, was shown at the Summit. Below are videos of the Summit plenary morning and afternoon sessions: Governor’s 2022 Equity Summit Morning Plenary Session (Zoom Recording- contains ASL interpretation) Governor’s 2022 Equity Summit Morning Plenary Session (TVW Recording) Governor’s 2022 Equity Summit Afternoon Plenary Session (Zoom Recording- contains ASL interpretation) Governor’s 2022 Equity Summit Afternoon Plenary Session (TVW Recording) Recordings of the Summit plenary morning and afternoon sessions are linked below: Governor’s Equity Summit Morning Plenary Session Governor’s Equity Summit Afternoon Plenary Session Recordings of the Laying the Foundation group work are linked below: Finalizing the Datasets & Indicators for Determinants of Equity Developing Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Employment (Morning) Developing Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Employment (Afternoon) Developing Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Contracting (Morning) Developing Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Contracting (Afternoon) Development Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Services (Morning) Note: No recordings were made for Developing Measures for Achieving Equity in Public Education session and the afternoon session Achieving Equity in Public Service

Andrew Chin

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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

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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

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Hi, my name is Megan Matthews, my pronouns are she/her and I love to hang out with friends and family and play volleyball outside of work. I am here because of the folks who supported me and gave me access along the way.            I am a combination of my parents, family, friends, and colleagues who influenced me along the way. I am in this because of the folks who came before me. I will do my part for the people I love and care about and the people I do not know who struggle because of a system that is not fair, that favors some and burdens others.  

CHA

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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.

Yeni Sandoval

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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.

Vic Vong

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Hello! My name is Vic Vong (黃/文), I come from an Teochew-Ngái Hakka Chinese (潮州,𠊎,客家人,越南华侨, Người Hoa, Trieu chau), family that came to the US as refugees from Vietnam (难民, Việt kiều). Outside of work, I like to consume social justice memes, visit parks, and smell flowers.

Sabrina Njoroge

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A sophisticated and unapologetic Black woman grounded in trust, accountability, and transparency, Sabrina Njoroge (JOE-ROW-GEH) dedicates her life’s work to uplifting the voices and experiences of those too often left out of decision-making rooms. As one of the Shared Power and the Community Compensation Program Manager at Washington State's Office of Equity, she leads with conviction, ensuring that policies are created with the people not for them.

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