Past Events

As we witness the situation unfolding in Afghanistan, the Washington Immigrant Network Business Resource Group expresses our deepest and strongest solidarity with the Afghan community. We are hosting a 60-minute gathering to share stories and hold space for each other during this time. We invite you to join us, listen in, engage, and support this community with us.

For more information, visit the OFM website.

Register here.

About our Facilitator:

Tiffany Wentz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who supports state employees through the EAP. In addition, Tiffany served in the United States Marines as a Combat Engineer. In March of 2003, Tiffany deployed to Iraq and participated in the initial movement from Kuwait to Baghdad. Her experiences in the military-led to her decision to become a therapist in order to continue to serve and support others.

If you have any questions about this gathering, please send an email to WIN@ofm.wa.gov.

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.

Agenda:

•Welcome

•Leadership Team Introductions

•Subcommittee Chair/Co-Chairs Introductions

•Goals for the Year

•Immigrant Stories are American Stories

•Short Immigrant Story

•Annual Survey

•Breakout Session

•Adjourn

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Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

Come and join us for a virtual networking event!

Theme: Mentor Social Hour - Meet our Mentors

Host: Julie Campos, WIN Mentor, and Secretary

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Meeting ID: 857 0916 7029

Passcode: 227125

For more information about this gathering, please email WIN@ofm.wa.gov.

Immigrant Heritage Celebration

Immigrants' Stories are the American History

With a message from Governor Inslee and the announcement of the Diversity Cookbook, the Washington Immigrant Network (WIN) is excited to invite you to join them for their annual virtual celebration.

Guest speaker Mr. Ron Chew, an American consultant and community organizer and a leader in the community-based model of museum exhibit development will be joining us to share his immigrant story.

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Time: 12 PM - 3:00 PM

Register here.

You can download the event flyer here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the celebration.

For questions, please contact us at win@ofm.wa.gov.

We Are Not Silent: Bystander Intervention

A call to Action to Stop Hate and Bias against Asian Communities

We Are Silent: Bystander Intervention

Hate crimes and discrimination against Asian communities are on the rise across the US and around the world. These acts of violence and intimidation impact Asian communities.

In this free 60-minute session, we'll learn how to intervene effectively as a bystander. This presentation will discuss the disrespect that Asian communities face right now, from microaggressions to violence.

After completing the webinar, you will:

• Identify the five strategies for intervention and prioritize your safety while intervening.

• Feel confident about intervening the next time you see harassment.

• Learn what to look for and how to positively impact bystander intervention on situations, individuals, and communities

About the Speaker

Joanne Lee is a proud member of the AAPI community, Leadership Development Learning and Design and Delivery Professional at the Department of Enterprise Services, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate, Vice-Chair at Washington Immigrant Network, and faculty member at Seattle Colleges.

Register here.

For questions about this webinar, please contact Joanne Lee at joanne.lee@des.wa.gov

We Are Not Silent: Bystander Intervention

A call to Action to Stop Hate and Bias against Asian Communities

Hate crimes and discrimination against Asian communities are on the rise across the US and the world. In this 60-minute webinar, we'll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander. This presentation will discuss the disrespect that Asian communities face right now from microaggressions to violence. This interactive presentation will walk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your safety while intervening.

About the Speaker:

Joanne Lee (she/her) is a Leadership Development Learning Design and Delivery Professional for the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. She has over 15 years of experience working in various workforce development roles.

She currently serves as a Co-Chair for the Equity Team at the Department of Enterprise Services Workplace Learning, Diversity and Inclusion Director for the Society of Human Resources Management(SHRM) - Seattle Chapter, a Vice-Chair for the Washington Immigrant Network (WIN) Business Resource Group, and a committee member Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in Washington State.

Joanne moved to America at age 15 from the Philippines. She received her Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at the University of Phoenix. She also received her Master of Arts degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from California State University, San Bernardino.

Registration ended for this session. Register for the next session here.

For any questions, please send an email to Joanne Lee.

We Are Not Silent: Bystander Intervention

A call to Action to Stop Hate and Bias against Asian Communities

Hate crimes and discrimination against Asian communities are on the rise across the US and the world. In this 60-minute webinar, we'll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander. This presentation will discuss the disrespect that Asian communities face right now from microaggressions to violence. This interactive presentation will walk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your safety while intervening.

About the Speaker:

Joanne Lee (she/her) is a Leadership Development Learning Design and Delivery Professional for the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. She has over 15 years of experience working in various workforce development roles.

She currently serves as a Co-Chair for the Equity Team at the Department of Enterprise Services Workplace Learning, Diversity and Inclusion Director for the Society of Human Resources Management(SHRM) - Seattle Chapter, a Vice-Chair for the Washington Immigrant Network (WIN) Business Resource Group, and a committee member Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in Washington State.

Joanne moved to America at age 15 from the Philippines. She received her Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at the University of Phoenix. She also received her Master of Arts degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from California State University, San Bernardino.

Registration reached the maximum capacity for this webinar. Please see the webinar scheduled for the 15th here.

For any questions, please send an email to Joanne Lee.

Gathering in Solidarity for Asian Communities

This special gathering is a brave space for us to tell our stories, celebrate diversity, and bring our whole selves to work.

The gathering also offers an opportunity to listen deeply to one another as we share how we may be feeling when it comes to race and equity experiences. We can explore what's visible and invisible about our identities, build allyship, and share resources.

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Meeting ID: 832 0329 9973

Passcode: 915513

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.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09

Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

FREE! Virtual Course: Inclusivity Matters

Learn from industry leaders on why diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity are essential for a successful workplace.

We'll explore how to:

· Assess Your Culture

· Define Who You Aspire to Be

· Specify How You Wish to Meet Your Goals

· Leadership Commitment and Accountability

· Create a Long-term Vision

Register at the link below

https://www.3playmedia.com/access/?utm_campaign=ACCESS%20at%20Home%202021&utm_source=accountsystem

Come and join us for a virtual networking event!

Agenda

Meet our Hosts:

• Lolo Arevalo, Talent Acquisition Supervisor at the Department of Corrections

• Anu Rao, Business Manager/ HR Talent Acquisition at DSHS

Would you like to meet and network with employees from various career paths and professions? This is informal, after hour social hours to get to know and network with one another.

The second half of the event is designed to help our non-state employee members wishing to join the state employment or for those having family members or friends wishing to join the state employment. We can help answer these questions:

• Where do you go to find job leads?

• How do I apply for a job at the state?

• What can you tell me about the hiring process at your agency?

Zoom Details

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5189678191

Phone: 253 215 8782

Meeting ID: 518 967 8191

For more information about this gathering, please email WIN@ofm.wa.gov.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In accordance with public health guidance on COVID-19, our monthly general membership meetings are going virtual.

AGENDA

1. Welcome

2. Ice Breaker

3. Washington Language Access

4. Career Development Workshop

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To register, please contact us at WIN@ofm.wa.gov.