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.
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.
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, (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.
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!
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.
Jean Paul, He, Him pronouns. I am committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging professional. I was born in the island of Haiti and relocated to the US as a teenager. He is a proud husband, father of two, community leader and doggy dad. Outside of work, you can find him playing with his children, tending to his garden, bird watching and taking long walks with his dog Onyx.
Hi, my name is Jasmine Remick, my pronouns are she/her/hers. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family exploring the PNW, gardening, and crafting.
I’ve been a part of State Government since 2013 after transitioning out of the military where I truly discovered what selfless service means and have incorporated this core Army value in all facets of my life.
Hello there, my name is Dana, and my pronouns are she / her / we. Outside of work, I am in solitude whilst day camping at a beach or walking in the woods. At home, I am sharing quality time with my heartbeats.
At heart, I am a humanist who values unconditional love. Service is my watchword, and a strong sense of justice is woven in the fibers of my spirit. As an Executive Assistant, I desire to allow my ideas and creativity to flow freely and to share my light where it is needed and valued.
iisaaksiichaa (Good Ladd) ross braine is the Tribal Relations Liaison for the Washington State’s Office of Equity. He is a citizen of the Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation and descendant of the Tsitsistas (Northern Cheyenne), both located in the state of Montana. iisaaksiichaa is also a member of the Biglodge Clan and Nighthawk Society.