Jackie Moynahan named Interim Division Director of the Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division
Cross-posted from Cultivating Connections
Jackie Moynahan has been appointed as the Interim Division Director of the Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division (HHCDD) of the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). In this role, she oversees efforts around community development, creating and preserving affordable and special needs housing, housing repair programs, and programs providing housing stability support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Jackie has more than a decade of experience working in affordable housing and began her career in New York City repositioning and preserving struggling affordable housing properties. She has been with the DCHS since 2016. Read the full announcement here.
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Executive’s Performance Excellence Awards nomination deadline is Feb. 22
Nominations are closing soon for the Executive’s Performance Excellence Awards to recognize individual employees and workgroups whose innovations and improvements are delivering excellence for our customers, our organization, and our region.
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Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
Thanks to the recent Equity in Contracting Executive Order managed by the Department of Executive Services (DES), King County Metro is using innovative contracting techniques to address vandalism at bus shelters and save $1.5 million in replacement costs over ten years.
Last year, the King County Council approved legislation that increases contracting opportunities for small businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged people. The county is removing barriers, implementing innovative contracting methods, and taking other actions to make it easier for minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) to contract with King County. The partnership with Metro is the first of many examples to come of transforming the county’s existing race- and gender-neutral contracting program into one that is more pro-equity and amplifies the participation of MWBEs.
Read the full announcement here.
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Health Hero, Debra Baker, reminds us about the 'Wonder of Now'
For Black History Month, Balanced You is excited to recognize our many talented Black employees in different bodies of work around the county.
Health Hero, Debra Baker, is an Organizational Development Lead in the Department of Human Resources. Her work supports departments, teams, and employees across the county by developing organizational health solutions and plans.
Debra shares about the concept of 'beloved,' understanding yourself as one who is accepted and greatly loved, and she describes the 'Wonder of Now,' her tips for being in the moment and practicing self-care. Watch this video to hear more of this inspiring discussion.
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Metromance: ‘My happy marriage started on the bus!’
Cross-posted from Metro Matters
"It began when I and my now-husband Scott and I worked at the same internet marketing company, then based out of the old Ice House building in SoDo. We worked in different departments and initially met on Route 56 running from downtown to Alki (a transfer for both of us)."
Read the full story here.
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Veterans and Military Affinity Group monthly meeting Feb. 16 to honor Black veterans
The King County Veterans and Military Affinity Group (V-MAG) monthly meeting will celebrate Black History Month by paying tribute to Black Americans who have served or who are currently serving in the U.S. military.
- Wednesday Feb. 16 at noon
The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all employees who are currently serving or are former members of the military. To be added to the meeting invite send an email to: vet.milag@kingcounty.gov.
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Coffee Connections: Celebrating Black Veterans
Balanced You Coffee Connections occur every other week and provide a chance for county employees to take a break, socialize, and connect with each other.
At the next Coffee Connection, join us in celebrating Black History Month by learning more about the Black Veteran experience. Keith Clarke, Army Vet and Equity and Social Justice Trainer in the Department of Human Resources, will share about his time in the Army and the King County Veteran & Military Affinity Group.
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Dreaming Black Futures event explores Afrofuturism
The City of Seattle’s IT department is hosting an event to celebrate Black History Month through “Dreaming Black Futures”, a virtual event exploring how rest, imagination, and technology can help us bring about a world where Black people are thriving, and thus we all thrive. This event will explore the history and social justice lens of Afrofuturism, which is the intersection of the African diaspora culture and technology.
This lecture explores the history of the Afrofuturism movement. The movement works to reimagine the idea of Black History Month and change the emphasis to the world of tomorrow. Science fiction and art are part of this movement that showcases the aspirations and dreams of Black people. Please ensure you have supervisor approval if you wish to attend this event.
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Balanced You webinar: New Year, New You: Steps to Financial Freedom
Want to save more money this year? Planning a vacation? Looking for tips on long term financial planning? Join Balanced You and William Wesley, financial expert from My Secure Advantage to learn tips for financial planning for the year.
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Mentoring: Helping you build your future
Mentoring is a form of professional development that helps to explore one’s potential. It provides an opportunity for growth and development that can be beneficial and rewarding.
The next Adminstrative Professionals Networking Event will feature Rowena Jackson with the King County Mentoring Program. Whether you are interested in being a mentor or being mentored, Rowena will provide insights and answer questions on the mentoring program.
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Training Spotlight:
Communication and Problem Solving Skills – Online – Join instructor Lenny Borer for this two-day training. He will address communication and problem-solving skills with the public and with co-workers. This class covers skills for effective listening, speaking, dealing with conflicts, and with defensive behavior. This class will takes place:
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Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Fee is $65. Register here.
Brain-based Time Management – Online – Do you procrastinate, get distracted, have a hard time prioritizing, or feel overwhelmed? What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells us we have 10 brain skills and each one of us has skills that are strong (and skills that are not strong). In this class, you’ll hear about each of these skills so you can identify where the weak areas are for you and most importantly, learn what you can do about it. Imagine finishing your workday with confidence that you remembered and handled everything you needed to. There are multiple dates and the next session is:
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
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