How do we support PEAR?

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The Office of Equity provides consultative services to state agencies that is rooted in the Washington State Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Ecosystem Plan & Playbook and the PEAR framework it outlines. We provide consultation through thought leadership, thought partnership, recommendations, advisement, and technical assistance on Office of Equity tools/resources including the PEAR framework and the development of statewide tools and resources that Washington state agencies will use to create a PEAR ecosystem.

Why are we doing PEAR?

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Some Washingtonians question the legitimacy of state government because decisions are consistently made without them, some question state government’s effectiveness because it is not delivering services that meet their needs, and some do not trust state government because of its history of oppression and marginalization. 

Yeni Sandoval

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Saludos! 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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Hey friends! My name is Sabrina Njoroge (JOE-ROW-GEH), pronouns are she/her/hers. I hail from Hailing from the picturesque state of Washington and carries a deep commitment to creating positive change in my community. Beyond my advocacy work, I embrace the role of a single mom, nurturing her energetic 3-year-old while inspiring them with a dedication to making the world a better place. My love for connecting with people is evident in my warm interactions, where I find joy in building bridges and fostering meaningful relationships.

Rauneisha Larkins

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Hey, my name is Rauneisha (pronounced Ron-Nee-sha) Larkins and my pronouns are she/her/diva. I am charismatic leader who tends to win people over with my warm personality and infectious smile. I am a native of Cincinnati, Ohio but relocated to Washington when I was stationed here as a United States Navy sailor. I am now a proud veteran that enjoys traveling, being a newlywed, and being a dog mom!

Omar Santana-Gomez

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Omar Santana-Gomez, (He/him/el) is the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs with the Office of Equity. Omar has been in State service for almost 4 years. In each role, he has worked to better the State’s interface with the people they are meant to serve. With roots in community through previous work as an advocate for Survivors of domestic violence Omar is committed to eliminating barriers community at large has to resources and services.

Katrina Tuggle

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My name is Katrina Tuggle, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and outside of work I love to spend time and enjoy life with my two daughters and husband, listen to podcasts, and go to the goodwill to find treasures!

Kalimah S. Ujaama

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Hello, my name is Kalimah Ujaama, my pronouns are she/her, and I am an author, retired spoken word performer, and advocate of racial justice and gender-based violence outside of work. Right now, I am researching racism, discrimination, and gender-based violence in Muslim communities and writing novels. You can find me traveling everywhere, being super aunty to thirteen nieces and nephews, and hiking Washington whenever I get a chance.