- Job opportunities from our members.
- 1,300 people gather to be Unapologetically DEI at the 2023 NW Equity Summit.
- Jenny Kim welcomed as our new executive director during NW Equity Summit.
- Learn how to build safe teams at the next Breakfast for Champions session.
- Honoree applications open for upcoming Say Hey!
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2023 NW Equity Summit: 1,300 people gather to champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
Thank you for making the NW Equity Summit an unforgettable experience. We are thrilled to share that the summit was a great success and brought together a diverse community of 1,300 individuals from the Oregon and SW Washington region.
Our incredible keynote speakers, Lily Zheng and Michelle MiJung Kim, played a pivotal role in setting the tone for an insightful day filled with networking opportunities, powerful breakout sessions, and deep reflections on our collective and individual responsibilities in creating inclusive work environments. The topics explored during the breakout sessions provided a place to discuss some of the most significant issues surrounding DEI work, including how to understand and map power and how to care for ourselves as we create sustainable movements. We'd like to remind you that the journey to transform our workplaces into inclusive spaces is a collective effort. We hope you will continue to stay connected with those you met, and that you stay tuned for more of our upcoming events and resources.
This summit was not possible without our incredible sponsors. Your support allowed our local organizations to learn from some of the most influential DEI leaders from across the country. We are incredibly grateful for your continued commitment and support in creating a thriving, diverse, and welcoming community for all.
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Members only: Register for our upcoming Breakfast for Champions session with Waleed Sadruddin
Join DEI consultant, Waleed Sadruddin for a Breakfast for Champions session focused on developing psychologically safe teams to increase a speak up culture with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within your organizations. Understand the role psychological safety plays in fostering a speak up culture to bolster innovation and drive positive organizational change.
This session will also illustrate how a psychologically safe environment forms the bedrock for "Inclusive Leadership" by amplifying diverse voices and enabling inclusive leadership attribute to become the cornerstone of employee engagement and retention.
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Jenny Kim welcomed as new Partners in Diversity executive director at the NW Equity Summit
If you missed our announcement last month, we're excited to share that Jenny Kim has joined Partners in Diversity as executive director. Jenny made her first appearance as part of the team last week at our NW Equity Summit, where she was sworn in by board vice-chair, Ursula Arlauskas, and now retired executive director, Mari Watanabe.
Jenny's background includes a long career leading sales and marketing teams in the corporate tech sector and serving as executive director at a national nonprofit. In addition to her corporate and nonprofit roles, Jenny holds years of leadership experience through her involvement on various government boards and commissions. Most recently, she served as the co-chair of the governor’s Racial Justice Council on Housing, Homelessness, and Human Services and as a commissioner for Home Forward for Multnomah County.
If you haven't already, please extend a warm welcome to Jenny next time you see her at any of our upcoming community events.
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Join the next group of Honorees at our upcoming Say Hey!
Are you new to Oregon or southwest Washington? We’d love to welcome you at the next Say Hey! Honoree applications are open to professionals of color who have relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington in the last 18 months. As an Honoree, you'll be introduced as a special guest at our next Say Hey! taking place on November 15 at PCC Sylvania. To sign up as an Honoree, submit your application below.
If you've previously attended Say Hey! as an Honoree and would like to participate as a Buddy, you can submit your volunteer form here.
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Partners in Diversity provides an online space for nonprofits, public agencies and community-based organizations to share events and engagement opportunities that are relevant to communities of color. To view other community events or to post one, visit our Community Engagement page.
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A special thank you to our new members for their continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:
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Month of October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month
October 9: Indigenous Peoples' Day
September 15 - October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
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