You Belong Here
WIN strives to expand opportunities for immigrants who are current and future employees within Washington state government. Serve as a resource for all immigrants who are state employees to connect, share, and educate each other and Washington state agencies on the skills, expertise and cultural value of a diverse workforce.
The WIN Mentoring Program was established as a way to retain and support immigrant state employees in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive and advance their careers, as well as recruit new employees from the immigrant community at large.
Our mentors are ready to share their experience with their mentees, whether those mentees are current or prospective state employees.
Meet our Mentors | Become a Mentor | Become a Mentee
Upcoming Events
General Membership meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from Noon-1pm.
Join us for WIN's Membership Networking New Year's Potluck!
Bring your favorite dish and a friend!
Location:
Office of Administrative Hearings
Large Hearing Room, 1st Floor
2420 Bristol Ct. SW
Olympia, WA 98504
Date & Time:
January 23, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Speak Up: Your Voice Matters - A Communication Confidence Coaching Series for Asian Americans (AA-NH-PI)
Following the fireside chat, Jolene will be hosting three AA-NH-PI coaching workshops. We invite you to join our communication confidence coaching series tailored specifically for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders. This program is designed to help you overcome barriers, be heard, and be seen personally and professionally. Sign up elevate your confidence, showcase your value, and realize that people want to hear from you. This series will provide practical strategies, empowering exercises, and supportive community interactions to foster a more confident and outspoken you.
Please plan on attending all coaching sessions. Seats are limited to 50 attendees, so register today!
Click to register for all three sessions
AA-NH-PI Coaching PT 1- February 12th 10-12pm
AA-NH-PI Coaching PT 2- February 26th 10-12pm
AA-NH-PI Coaching PT 3- March 12th 10-12pm
Let’s start the crucial work of talking, learning, and coming together to create a unified front for equity and inclusion.
When: 1-2 p.m. on the third Wednesdays of the month from January through June.
Series Information:
• Jan. 15: Job application process
• Feb. 19: Self-care is foundational to engaging as your 'authentic' self
• March 19: Self-confidence to start a pathway towards leadership
• April 16: Navigating power dynamics
• May 21: Vision boards
• June 18: Networking panel discussion
All sessions are open to everyone; however, missing a session may be confusing, as the program sessions may build upon previous sessions. Participants can maximize the experience if able to attend all sessions. Sessions will not be recorded. HAPPEN will provide interpreters and/or CART services upon request.
Click here to add the series to your calendar
Please contact the Leadership Development Lead, Lynora Hirata (360) 480-5381 with questions or to request interpreters and/or CART services. For more information about HAPPEN, check out their website.
Latest News
General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are…
On Sept. 18, 2024, WIN’s Co-vice chair Teddy Dianah Kemirembe, was given an opportunity to present WIN at the Diversity Equity…
As a foreign born state employee and current HR director of a state agency, I look forward to WIN’s mentorship opportunities.
Claris Nnanabu, LCB