HAPPEN Leadership Development Series Launches TODAY
 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.
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!
It was wonderful to see everyone yesterday! Below are links and resources shared during yesterday's meeting:
Important legislative dates:
Washington State Hate Crimes Hotline Pilot
- RCW 43.10.305
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Stop AAPI Hate: Reports
- Key findings:
- Nearly half (49%) of AAPIs surveyed experienced a hate act in 2023 due to their race, ethnicity, or nationality.
- Experiencing hate acts negatively impacts AAPI communities in multifaceted ways.
- Despite the persistence of hate, there is continued underreporting and a glaring gap between support needed and received.
- The vast majority of AAPIs are primed to take action against racism.
- Recommendations (Policymakers):
- Prevent and address hate beyond hate crimes, including institutional discrimination
- Invest in data equity and AAPI organizations
- Recommendations (Community members):
- Speak up and report hate
- Connect with local community organizations
- Meet with lawmakers and vote for candidates who stand against anti-AAPI hate
- Spread AAPI Love: AAPI Heritage Month 2024 video
UPDATE: The Black & Asian Perspectives: Shatter the Divide session was scheduled for today and has been cancelled due to illness. The session has been rescheduled for January 22. Register for new meeting date for the Black & Asian Perspectives: Shatter the Divide fireside chat with Office of Equity Director, Megan Matthews, and speaker, Jolene Jang.
Register for the Speak Up: Your Voice Matters - A Communication Confidence Coaching series of with Jolene Jang. Registration is limited to the first 50 registrants, so register soon! All sessions are from 10:00 am to noon.
- February 12
- February 26
- March 12
Want to make things HAPPEN?
We are looking for volunteers to co-chair and a committee to plan 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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Below are some local activities and resources:
Activities
 Experience Culinary and Cultural Delights from Across the Asia-Pacific Region!
Cost (unless otherwise noted): APCC Member $20, Non-Member $25.
January 4 – Indonesia
Known as the spice islands, Indonesia boasts dishes like nasi goreng and satay, a testament to its centuries-old culinary heritage.
February 1 – Hawaii
Experience the fusion of Polynesian and Asian flavors with Hawaiian classics like poke and kalua pig.
March 1 – Lancang
This region offers unique rice-based dishes, highlighting its agricultural roots and diverse ingredients.
April 5 – Cambodia
Dive into the refreshing and bold flavors of Cambodian cuisine, with specialties like fish amok and prahok k’tis.
May 3 – Korea (FREE - Korea Day Event)
Taste the magic of Korean food, from sizzling bulgogi to kimchi, a global symbol of fermented excellence.
June 7 – Thailand (FREE - Annual Sawasdee Thailand Festival)
Savor Thailand’s legendary harmony of flavors in dishes like pad thai and green curry.
July 5 – Tonga
Explore the wholesome, earthy tastes of Tonga’s traditional cuisine, including lu sipi and ota ika.
August 2 – Bhutan
Bhutan’s culinary scene is defined by spicy chilies and comforting dishes like ema datshi and red rice.
September 6 – Guam
Learn about Guam’s Chamorro heritage through flavorful offerings such as kelaguen and barbecue chicken.
October 4 – Champa
Discover Champa’s ancient culinary traditions, blending Southeast Asian and Vietnamese influences.
November 1 – Tibet
Tibetan cuisine features hearty dishes like momos and thukpa, ideal for its mountainous landscape.
December 6 – Bangladesh
End the year with Bangladesh’s vibrant curries and sweets, including biryani and rasmalai.
Resources:
Have Something to Share?
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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