Seeking Change Makers

Apply by August 22 to serve as a Governor-appointed Commissioner on the Washington State Women's Commission.  

About the Commission

The Washington State Women's Commission is a cabinet-level agency advising the Governor as the primary voice in government for women & girls in Washington.

We focus our work on three issue pillars:

Health                 Safety                Opportunity

How to Apply

Applications are available online at https://governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions/apply-serve or at the QR code on the right.

Se Buscan Creadoras de Cambio

Solicite antes del 22 de agosto para servir como Comisionada nombrada por el Gobernador en a La Comisión de Asuntos de Las Mujeres del Estado de Washington.

Sobre La Comisión

La Comisión de Asuntos de las Mujeres del Estado de Washington es una agencia pública dentro del gabinete que asesora al Gobernador representado las voces de mujeres y niñas.

Enfocamos nuestro trabajo en tres pilares temáticos:

Salud           Seguridad           Oportunidad

The two-half day conference is designed to empower individuals and teams who want to advance health equity and support diversity and inclusion in behavioral health care.

The conference is an opportunity to connect with others and join in a meaningful conversation about healing racial trauma, dismantling racism, combating systemic racism and social injustices through the lens of mental health and substance use issues.

This year’s conference theme is: “Breaking Barriers, Driving Change across Systems”

Dates & Times

Thursday, September 28, at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (PT)

Friday, September 29, at 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The virtual conference platform will be accessible 30 minutes before and after each day’s program. This time will provide an opportunity for all attendees to connect and network with each other.

The conference is free to attend.

CEU’s will be available for behavioral health care professionals.

Register

Sponsored by UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center Behavioral Health Institute and The Washington State Health Care Authority

This two-day event will connect certified small businesses with corporate and government entities in order to explore opportunities to do business together. Day One, in person, includes learning opportunities and a Pitch Competition where the winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 NGLCC Conference (conference fee, hotel and airfare) courtesy of Wells Fargo. To qualify, you must be a GSBA member, LGBTQ Certified or in process of certification.

Details, registration, and more information through this link.

A total of $1.5 million will be distributed to community organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Organizations may receive up to $40,000 for projects that help improve equitable access, distribution, and administration of COVID-19 vaccines, health information, and prevention resources as well as community capacity building and mobilization to advance health equity by addressing the structural and social determinants of health amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Interest forms for project funding are due by Aug. 28 and must meet certain criteria.    

For complete information about the funding, eligibility and how to submit an interest form, visit Building Community Capacity for Equitable COVID-19 Recovery.  

Please share this opportunity with your networks, community partners, and anyone else who might be interested. 

Questions? Contact Kylin Beeson, Equity and Social Justice Strategist, kylin.beeson@doh.wa.gov for more information. 

If you live in Pierce County, are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are age 50 or more, Tacoma Older LGBT wants to hear from you.

The organization wants to hear what your vision for aging looks like, whether you believe that resources exist locally to help you age successfully, and what services are missing to support you as you get older. The 2023 Older LGBT+ Needs Assessment Survey is very short and is completely anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information.

Thanks to Tacoma Older LGBT’s partners Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources and PCAF for their input and feedback.

You can take the survey by going to this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SGPJPW

Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified LGBTQ+ competency trainers who can provide expert training to Housing Division staff, grantees, and partners. The training will cover a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ identities, issues, and challenges, and should equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to support and serve LGBTQ+ individuals and communities in a sensitive, respectful, and inclusive manner. 

Responses are due Sept. 8, 2023, 5 p.m. Pacific Time

Download the RFQQ (Word)

Washington State’s Department of Children Youth and Families, in collaboration with Kauffman and Associates Inc., is holding gathering sessions with external stakeholders to better understand the existing service landscape and unmet needs for six different populations of children, youth and families. We are holding a gathering session with Tribal Partners to discuss AI/AN populations. The five population gathering sessions we would like you to consider attending are:

1) Hispanic and Latino

2) Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI)

3) Black and African American

4) Immigrants and refugees

5) Non-English primary language/American Sign Language (ASL)/Sign language/limited English proficiency (LEP)/families using interpretive services

One gathering session will be held for each of these groups. Please note that we will also discuss LGBTQ+ population needs, particular to that group, at each gathering session.

The gathering sessions will be 90 minutes each and will be held virtually in August. They will be organized and moderated by consultants from Kauffman and Associates, Inc.

To register for individual Gathering Sessions, click on the Registration Link below:

Questions? Please contact Leigh Hayden, Kauffman and Associates Inc. at leigh.hayden@kauffmaninc.com.

Washington is home to vibrant communities and diverse Washingtonians who all have unique talents, skills and experiences. Governor Inslee places a high priority on boards, commissions, and agencies that are reflective of the diverse make-up of Washington and that utilize the impressive talent of Washingtonians. We are always seeking skilled and experienced individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate in boards and commissions ensuring an effective and representative government.

We are excited to share the highlighted Current and Upcoming Gubernatorial Appointment Opportunities.

As someone with deep roots in your respective communities and organizations, we hope that you will share these opportunities.  Anyone interested in being appointed will need to fill out this Application.  Please explore the Boards and Commissions Profiles if you are interested in learning more about the many opportunities to get involved!

Thank you for your assistance in helping Governor Inslee find well-rounded candidates with significant talent and diverse experiences. Please feel free to reach out to Boards and Commissions staff with any questions you might have.  Thank you for your time.