HAPPEN Leadership Development Series Launches
 Join us virtually for the new 2025 Leadership and Career Development series launching January 15, 2025, as we welcome guest panelists, Rob Bamba (OFM Talent Acquisition Specialist) and George DeGuzman (HR Analyst)!
Rob's areas of focus include full cycle recruiting, consultation of rules and policies mitigating risks and guidance on best practices, and career coaching. George's specialties include data analytics, surveys and exit interviews, and HRMS reporting.
When: from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month, January - June 2025
Where: Zoom
No registration is required but contact information will be documented for attendance purposes – so please create your own placeholder on your calendars.
CART services have been scheduled as an inclusive communicative support.
Content: varied forums or forum panels with speakers and interactive virtual sessions that will support visualizing your goals into actionable next steps
We look forward to seeing you there!
General Meeting - January 8
Happy New Year! We hope to see you at our next general membership meeting on January 8!
HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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Want to make things HAPPEN?
We are looking for two new volunteer co-chairs and a committee to lead the HAPPEN ANHPI Heritage Month Event Committee. Commitment is anticipated to be approximately 5-8 hours per month.
Contact HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov if you are interested.
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Opportunity to Meet Attorney General Elect, Nick Brown
 During this season of transition each BRG has reached out with questions regarding the new administration’s vision and how they will support the communities that you represent.
We heard you and in response we have arranged a 30 min meeting for all state employee BRG members to listen to Attorney General Elect Nick Brown this Thursday, January 9th, from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
AG-Elect Brown will share his vision, mission, and priorities on how the AG’s Office and Team will support all Washingtonians. We hope there is time for a question-and-answer session.
We know that this is a short turn-around time and want to acknowledge the impact that may cause to your workflow, but we wanted to make sure this meeting occurred before the busy legislative session begins.
The Office of the Attorney General has many responsibilities that impact the lives of all Washingtonians, including:
- Proposing legislation to further protect families and children and provide clear, just and enforceable laws.
- Conducting education campaigns consistent with the policy goals of the office.
- Representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all the cases involving the state’s interest and defends in court state officers or employees ethically acting in their official capacities.
- Protecting the public by upholding the Consumer Protection Act and enforcing laws against anti-competitive business practices.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the incoming Attorney General. Click here to add it to your calendar.
Black & Asian Perspectives: Shatter the Divide
 How Do We Acknowledge the Solidarity and the Divide?
The Office of Equity is excited to host another amazing webinar series as part of our Equity Learning Series. This series will feature speaker Jolene Jang who will create a collaborative environment to discuss Black and Asian Perspectives.
Join us for an impactful session where we kick off with a fireside chat with our Director Megan Matthews and Asian American Ambassador Jolene Jang as they lead a raw and unfiltered discussion on the current challenges facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We'll explore the importance of solidarity, understanding, and mutual support between Black and Asian American communities. This meeting aims to model the openness and vulnerability we wish to see in our organization and beyond.
Topics:
- Embracing Authenticity and Identity: Discover how your history, culture, and identity shape who you are and why bringing your whole self to the table is essential.
- Leading with Vulnerability: Understand the power of vulnerability in leadership and how it fosters acceptance and unity among diverse groups.
- Black and Asian Solidarity: Learn from historical examples of Black and Asian solidarity, exploring commonalities and shared struggles to build stronger alliances.
Seats are limited to 500 attendees so register today!
Speak Up: Your Voice Matters - A Communication Confidence Coaching Series for Asian Americans (AA-NH-PI)
Following the fireside chat, Jolene will be hosting three AANHPI coaching workshops. We invite you to join our communication confidence coaching series tailored specifically for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders. This program is designed to help you overcome barriers, be heard, and be seen personally and professionally. Sign up elevate your confidence, showcase your value, and realize that people want to hear from you. This series will provide practical strategies, empowering exercises, and supportive community interactions to foster a more confident and outspoken you.
Please plan on attending all coaching sessions. Seats are limited to 50 attendees, so register today!
Click to register for all three sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpduCvrzovHtDb0ensOrK0OjCyR7ZMWEO1
- AANHPI Coaching PT 1- February 12th 10-12pm
- AANHPI Coaching PT 2- February 26th 10-12pm
- AANHPI Coaching PT 3- March 12th 10-12pm
Let’s start the crucial work of talking, learning, and coming together to create a unified front for equity and inclusion.
Sponsor: The Brookings Institute
When: January 13, 2025 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am PST
As the global race for climate leadership intensifies, both the United States and China play crucial roles in shaping the future of climate action, green technologies, and energy innovation. Washington and Beijing face significant strategic challenges in navigating competition and cooperation on clean energy, carbon reduction technologies, and the transition to sustainable economies, all while confronting the urgent global threat of climate change.
On January 13, the John L. Thornton China Center will host a high-level discussion on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China relations on climate change and green technology. Panelists will share key insights and policy recommendations from their recent research, addressing critical topics such as U.S.-China export bans on vital minerals and technologies, investments in clean energy and innovation, and decisions from policymakers in Washington and Beijing to secure global leadership in the emerging green economy.
This event will be open to attend in person or to watch online. Online viewers can submit questions via email to events@brookings.edu or on X/Twitter @BrookingsFP using #USChina.
Panel discussion
Jeffrey Ball, Editor-in-Chief, Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford University; Nonresident Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings
R. David Edelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow, John L. Thornton China Center, Brookings
Samantha Gross, Fellow and Director, Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings
Moderator: Ryan Hass, Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies, Senior Fellow, and Director, John L. Thornton China Center, Brookings
You are invited to attend the 14th Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings and Organizational Equity Initiatives event. This will be a new program under the title of “Master Classes for Organizations: Managing Equity Initiatives” where featured experts will conduct tutorials on various topics related to how organizations (corporate, non-profit, government) can more effectively manage their equity initiatives. These Master Classes for Organizations programs are separate from the Master Classes for Individuals programs that focus on giving advice to Asian Americans as individuals who are dealing with career ceiling issues (inaugural event held on December 13).
The first organizational Master Class will be on the topic of "Master Classes for Organizations: Maintaining the Effectiveness of Equity Initiatives in the Current Environment” and will feature two experts who will provide a tutorial.
The two instructors will be Jenny Yang, Former Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Joyce Chang, Global Head of Research for J.P. Morgan and Executive Sponsor for J.P. Morgan Chase’s network for employees of Asian heritage (AsPIRE).
These instructors have purposely been selected as they have been actively involved in directing their organization’s initiatives or providing legal guidance and assistance to businesses with regard to equal opportunity.
Peter Young, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member, will be the moderator. After the conclusion of the fireside chat, there will be a Q&A session during which members of the audience may ask questions. The webinar will be held on January 15, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm PST. There is no fee for the webcast. Please register at https://c100-1-15-2025.eventbrite.com.
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We try our best to curate meaningful and relevant content, opportunities, news, etc., we think will be of interest for our members and allies. Representing over 100 countries and more than 50 communities makes it difficult to stay apprised of everything HAPPENing related to our collective community. We greatly appreciate when opportunities are shared from our members.
This is your bulletin. Feel free to send articles, resources, event information, etc., to be included in future bulletins, and eventually, our website and social media.
Process:
- Submit items by emailing them to HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov by Thursday morning for the following week's bulletin.
- Time sensitive items submitted will be reviewed and included in the next bulletin.
- Non-time sensitive submissions will be added to the list to be included in future bulletins when we may be looking for content to share.
- Bulletins will usually be distributed on Mondays. Special bulletins will be sent only as needed to provide an update on something already shared or of an urgent nature.
Thank you in advance for sharing, uplifting, and elevating our voices, culture, and opportunities! This is what community looks like.
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