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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.

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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.

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Join the Solidarity Gathering on Thursday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by the Office of Equity.

Learn how language and accent biases impact the lives of your colleagues - both The Solidarity Gathering series is a platform for state employees to connect with one another by centering our lived experience and collective grief around events happening in our communities.

Many of today's world events impact state employees in their personal lives that may seem “taboo” to bring to work. This causes many of us to suffer in silence. Our current construct is not relational and does not allow space for us to speak on how we are impacted while also maintaining professionalism and productivity in the workplace. The Solidarity Gathering is a brave space to unlearn and relearn, foster psychological safety, and celebrate diversity, culture, and history. Join us in cultivating community and solidarity.

Solidarity Gathering hosts:

Jean Paul, he/him - Shared Power Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity -
Kalimah Ujaama, she/her - Washington State Patrol Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity -
Nadine Nabass, she/they - Pro-Equity Anti Racism (PEAR) Specialist, WA State Employment Security Department

Solidarity Gathering sessions are hosted quarterly in partnership with WA State Business Resource Groups and State agency employees.

2024 We the People Convening, Be Bold, Be Change – October 15-16 at Yakima Convention Center

This Washington State Office of Equity Convening is an exciting opportunity to support state agencies as they co-create with their internal team members, other state agencies, and Washington community members and organizations. Our event fosters sharing and creating innovative approaches around pro-equity and anti-racism (PEAR), Relational Partnerships, systems change in state government, and creating a Washington state that fosters belonging. There is much to be done to create an environment where everyone belongs, and that work requires courage. We’re challenging you - Be Bold. Be Change.

Register TODAY!

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General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Online Meeting Information

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