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Back to School: How to support employees who have school age kids at home
Women's Equality Day Resources
by Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Communications Chair Today is Women’s Equality Day. It recognizes the date 100 years ago when Congress ratified the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. Like many organizations, we wanted to partake in an in-person celebration. COVID-19 postponed or cancelled many planned events throughout the state. In lieu of a…
Six ICSEW Representatives Receive Awards
OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, is pleased to announce this year’s annual award recipients. Six ICSEW members were recognized during its annual celebration meeting July 21, 2020. The event was held via Zoom and streamed on Facebook Live. During the meeting, Dr. Karen Johnson, equity and inclusion administrator for the Washington State…
Preserving Sacred Traditions During a Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, state agencies have had to adapt and figure out new ways of conducting business with minimal contact. With a few modifications, one contract employee at a women’s prison in Belfair has been able to continue culturally-informed programming for incarcerated members of the Native community. Red about JoySky Caudill’s…
Regina Malveaux Named New Director of Washington Women's Commission
From the Office of Gov. Jay Inslee: Gov. Jay Inslee today named Regina Malveaux director of the Washington Women’s Commission. The announcement comes after the departure of Michelle Gonzalez in June. Malveaux was previously appointed to the commission shortly after its formation in 2018. Malveaux currently serves as CEO of YWCA Spokane, where she facilitates legal,…
Advocating through Mentorship
Recap of the first meeting of the ICSEW’s mentorship program By Josefina Magana, ICSEW Mentorship Chair The ICSEW’s Mentorship Subcommittee has officially launched its first-ever Mentorship Pilot Program! More than 40 people from more than a dozen state agencies are participating. The subcommittee led the first orientation sessions July 22 and July 28. They were…
ICSEW Welcomes New Members
By Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Communications Chair August 6, 2020 Interagency Committee of State Employed Women Welcomes New Agency Representatives OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, virtually welcomed 24 new state agency representatives and alternate representatives at its annual Celebration Meeting July 21, 2020. The event was held on Zoom and streamed on Facebook…
Registration is now open for the ICSEW-BRG Joint Allyship Gathering
You’re Invited! BRG-ICSEW Allyship Gathering: Lifting Every Voice Join Washington State’s Business Resource Groups (BRGS) and the Interagency Committee of State Employed Women (ICSEW) for an interactive, virtual gathering on intersectional allyship! Register early here: BRG-ICSEW Allyship Gathering: Lifting Every Voice The gathering takes place on 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Special Instructions: Please add your…
State Launches Washington Listens Hotline to Support People Affected by Stress of COVID-19
The program includes a phone line to speak with support specialists and connect to community resources Release date: July 6, 2020 Release Number: FEMA R10 COVID-19 NR-003 From FEMA and the Washington State Joint Information Center on COVID-19 Response: OLYMPIA–In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to…
How to Be a Good Ally
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Employee Assistance Program Newsletter (Adapted from the Department of Enterprise Services’ “DES Daily” blog) Creating a supportive and accepting environment allows everyone to bring their true selves to work. We can extend our recognition of Pride Month and commit to supporting LGBTQ+ folks all year-round,…