Posts by Robin Fisher
ICSEW Member Makes History
Congratulations to one of our committee members and Executive Secretary for ICSEW, Kristin Ramos. Kristin, who works at the Department of Commerce, recently made history becoming one of the first two female officers to be commissioned in the Washington State Guard. Isabelle Molamphy, with the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), was the other female officer commissioned at the May…
When you love the sense of smell…
Linda Brown Buck, a Washington born American Biologist received the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work on olfactory receptors. In 1980, she set out to map the olfactory process at the molecular level asking how the nose and brain detect and interpret pheromones and odors. Her landmark work, with Richard Axel,…
Legislation update
As Washington continues into Special Session the Legislative and Policy sub-committee will continue to update on the movement of bills. Items that are adopted into law or dead are not included in the list below. ICSEW encourages each person to let your voice be heard and to be your own advocate. Start by reading through…
Which exercise is right for you?
Conference Speaker Confirmed: Ann-Marie Archer
Can you lead with strength in a loving way? Yes, says Ann-Marie Archer who’ll present a session titled “Leading from the Heart” at our annual leadership conference, Together: It all starts here! Leaders who listen without fear become inspirational leaders. Ann-Marie is the founder and CEO of Archer & Associates, an executive search, leadership development…
Political spotlight…
In 1939, Julia Butler Hanson began serving the State of Washington as a legislator for the 18th district. She served on the Education Committee and the Roads and Bridges Committee. She championed school lunch programs, better teacher contract laws and retirement systems, promoted community colleges, and helped build I-5 and the state ferry system. While…
It's Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
“Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps. The most dangerous kind of skin cancer is called melanoma.” American Academy of Dermatology Prevention Information and Tool Kit
Legislation Update
The ICSEW Legislative and Policy Subcommittee has been monitoring the following bills that may impact you, the state employee. Here are the updates to the bills we’ve been tracking (deep green for Law, light green for About to be Law, and orange for Moving): List of Bills by Category Equal Pay/Employment HB 1298 Prohibiting employers…
Conference Speaker Confirmed: Dr. Larry Iverson
Dr. Larry Iverson has been educating, motivating and entertaining audiences for over 20 years – and now you can see him at ICSEW’s annual leadership conference, Together: It all starts here! From his work with Olympic athletes to appearances at Fortune 500 conferences and presenting a variety of WA State training, Dr. Iverson delivers strategies…
Into politics…
The National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington’s recent survey indicated personal finance impact and fundraising challenges as reasons women choose not to engage in politics. With this in mind, it is important to recognize why women should run for office. Women continue to bring an approach to politics with specific public policy concerns, backgrounds in…