Loop Back
Our Mind, Body, and Soul Convening: The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General presented A Clean Slate: Expanding Opportunities Through Expungement on 2/18 had 54 registrations with these common themes in the responses from attendees:
- Making information about expungement is incredibly valuable to many communities.
- It is important to talk with people in your life who might need expungement about it.
Our February 1MN History Makers gathering on 2/27 had roughly 50 attendees. We were lucky to have Reverend Babington Johnson, Dr. El Kati, Spike Moss, and Robin Hickman-Winfield as panelists.
Our January newsletter was opened by over 800 people.
The Chief Equity Officer received seven appearance requests from organizations across the state.
Favorite Mission Moments
- Attending the 2025 Opportunity Fair held by the Department of Administration which had an attendance of 284, its second highest ever.
- Reaching out to and met with professional sports teams to explore the State of Minnesota Equity Analysis Tool. We are excited to see how it can impact our hometown teams.
- Attending the Black History Month Wax Museum held at Friendship Academy.
My first month serving as Chief Equity Officer was marked by a new tempo of federal actions and updates. Many folks have reached out to the Office of Equity, Opportunity, and Accessibility, sharing feelings of confusion, overwhelm, and even fear about what the rapid changes mean, and how their own lives could be impacted. Though we can’t always predict what comes our way, our work in Minnesota continues.
We envision a future where addressing barriers, sharing timely information, and putting people first is the expectation across the state. Now more than ever, transformative relationships with government are necessary to ensure everyone thrives. OEOA’s commitment to ensuring everyone has a voice is stronger than ever, and we build upon a shared legacy of progress.
Minnesota Leads the Nation in Data Informed Decision and Policy Making.
Evidence-based decision-making helps ensure we invest in programs and services that work to improve lives.
Ensuring Access to Opportunity is Compliant With State and Federal Laws.
Statewide initiatives prevent discrimination, promote respect, and celebrate diverse perspectives.
When We All Do Better, We All Do Better.
When people of all backgrounds are valued, feel welcomed and supported, and receive fair treatment including equal access to opportunities, everyone benefits.
I am proud to live in a state bold enough to stand firm on our values, and remain steadfast in improving the delivery of state programs and services with all of you.
Ashley Oolman, Chief Equity Officer
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