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Fellow ERG members,
Rebranding is approved!
Women IT ChangeMakers > Women ChangeMakers.
MMB approved the rebranding of the ERG.
Rebranding the ERG gives us the opportunity to have all women feel comfortable to be at the table, not just IT career staff.
When it comes to inclusion, we have to be intentional as leaders. We have valuable opportunities to share our experiences and our perspective and we wish to be inclusive of all women in State service, to engage and hear everyones stories and experiences.
See our new Mission Statement on the ERG Website.
Colette Johnson, Women ChangeMakers Chair,
Application Portfolio Manager, MNIT Services
We invite you to find ways to participate in the Women ChangeMakers ERG.
If you are interested in a discussion about a new sub-committee, or interested in chairing a subcommittee, please contact Colette Johnson and she will set up some time to chat.
An invite has gone out to a possible Co-Chair for the ERG. More information coming...
Monthly Lunch & Learns
The ERG hosts a monthly Lunch & Learn session. This event is time for the membership to hear from a speaker, Ted Talk, or to openly discuss trending topics. Sign up to receive the monthly invite or reach out to ERG Leadership to find out more information.
May 18th Topic: How to speak up for yourself.
Adam Galinsky teaches people all over the world how to inspire others, speak up effectively, lead teams and negotiate successfully. Download Invite
Other ERG Events Worth Attending!
The Women IT ChangMakers supports all the activities of our partner State of Minnesota ERGs. See upcoming events for alll ERGs.
Interfaith Five-Part Series Panelist Discussion
The Equity and Justice Black Caucus ERG is hosting the Interfaith Five-Part Series. Faith and spirituality are an integral part of people’s lives. It doesn’t matter the religion, faith, or non-religion, and non-faith. It’s a disservice to ask someone to set aside a piece of themselves in the workplace, just as it is impossible for someone to set aside their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more from the workplace. This is intersectionality. You are more than just your race.
All virtual sessions 11am to 12:30pm
May 10, 24, June 7, 21, and July 19, 2023
More information and a calendar invite.
Disability Justice, A Framework for Liberation
Tuesday May 16th, 1 – 2:30 pm
Disability Justice is a framework for liberation that was started by Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer folks with disabilities. Disability Justice centers the voices of those most marginalized in the fight to end ableism and all forms of oppression.
The Minnesota Employees with Disabilities ERG is proud to welcome Disability Justice leader, Brittanie Wilson, from The Arc Minnesota. During this session, Brittanie will:
- Define ableism and explain its ties to all forms of oppression
- Review the Disability Justice framework is, how it began, and why it is the future, and
- Explore how the framework of Disability Justice is different from the disability rights movement.
Calendar Invite: MN Employees With Disabilities ERG Meeting.ics
Do your colleagues have leadership potential? Do you want to grow in state government?
Applications for the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) and Senior Leadership Institute (SLI) are officially open to apply!
A Black Women's Symposium: Death of George Floyd, Policing and Leadership
Saturday, May 20th, 10am to 2pm
Event Description: A panel of several Black women will discuss the death of George Floyd, policing of Black men and how both influence the will of Black women.
More Information
Location
UROC (Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center)
2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
Directions
Women Run in the Cities
Saturday, May 20th, from 8:45am to noon at Minnehaha Park.
Event Description: Voted one of the top races for women in the country, Women Run the Cities is the premier women's race in all of Minnesota. The race features 5K, 10K and 10- mile distances. It's an all-women's affair, but all experience levels are welcome. You'll be at home if you are an experienced runner in your 100th race, or if you're taking to the start line for the first time. Plus, enjoy a post-race brunch bar and mimosas with your girlfriends to celebrate your achievement!
Location Information & to Register: https://www.tcmevents.org/events/women-run-cities-2023
Have an event that you'd like highlighted here? Contact ERG Leadership.
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