2024-02-07 DEIA Commission Packet` OV ED"'o�� AGENDA
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& Accessibility Commission
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 1 6:OOPM-8:OOPM
HYBRID MEETING
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Commission members will be meeting in person and/or remotely
for this meeting. The public may join at the physical location or join through zoom.
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Brackett Meeting Room, Edmonds City Hall — 3' Floor 1 121 5' Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020
REMOTE MEETING/ZOOM INFORMATION:
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6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the
Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished,
gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their
sacred spiritual connection with the land and water." - City Council Land Acknowledgment
1. Roll Call and Absences
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of December 6, 2023, Summary (3 minutes)
4. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker)
5. Youth Commission Update (5 minutes)
6. Guest — Sally Guzman, Edmonds School District (20 minutes)
7. Interviews:
a. Student Rep — Sofia Marie Castillo 6:30
b. Nicholas Falk 6:40
c. Patty Narvaez-Wheeler 6:55
d. Rowan Soiset 7:10
e. Debrief & Vote 7:25
8. Update from the City: Todd, Megan, Molly, Councilmember Eck (5 minutes)
9. Committee Reports: (10 minutes)
a. Engagement — Jessie & Elaine Update
10. Commissioner's Corner (5 minutes)
Adjourn — 8:OOPM
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 6:OOPM
Guiding Principles
To ensure we meet our responsibilities as a Commission, we agree to:
• start and end our meetings on time
• demonstrate our respect for our fellow Commissioners, the City of Edmonds, and the citizens we represent by: being present, being prepared,
actively listening, participating in meetings, completing our individual assignments, and holding ourselves accountable
• "step up and step back"
• establish goals and action plans that are results oriented
• establish subcommittees as needed
• engage in courageous, honest, and open dialogue when faced with difficult issues or questions
• utilize the "Ouch Rule" (assume positive intent; resist the temptation to be offended)
• embrace the education opportunities presented through the Commission meetings
• strive to make decisions by consensus. In a case where consensus cannot be reached after a reasonable attempt has been made, the Chairperson
may call for a majority vote.
CITY OF EDMONDS
EDMONDS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION &
ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSION
December 6, 2023
Meeting conducted via Zoom and in -person at the Brackett Meeting Room
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT GUESTS PRESENT
Elaine Helm, Chair Dean Olson
Jeanett Quintanilla, Vice -Chair Chris Morgan, Youth Commission via Zoom
Ardeth Weed Roger Pence
Pam Iverson via Zoom Alan via Zoom
Rebecca Perrault via Zoom
Dipti Chrastka
Alison Alfonzo Pence
Jessie Owen
Councilmember Chris Eck, ex-officio
STAFF PRESENT
Megan Luttrell, Program Coordinator
STAFF ABSENT
Todd Tatum, Director
Molly Jay, DEIA Commission Coordinator
6:01 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original
inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands.
We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred
spiritual connection with the land and water." - City Council Land Acknowledgment
1. Roll Call and Absences
Alison read land acknowledgment.
2. Approval of Agenda
Elaine moved to strike 6.b and adjust 6.c to begin at 6:30pm. She also adds an item to new
business to discuss the Commission grant process, Dipti seconded. Alison moved to
approve the agenda as amended; Ardeth seconded; approved by consensus.
3. Approval of November 1, 2023 Summary: Ardeth moved to approve the summary;
Alison seconded; approved by consensus.
4. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker):
Dean Olson explains his history with the Commission. He thanks the Commission for their
work this year. He would like Pamela SeaMonster to do the Land Acknowledgement for
Martin Luther King Day event.
Charlie, Youth Commission. They don't have any events currently planned. The Youth
Commission will have a holiday post to include all holidays of the season.
Draft Meeting Summary
DEIA Commission
December 6, 2023
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5. Update from the City: Megan, Molly & Councilmember Eck:
Councilmember Eck introduced herself. She's hoping to continue with the Commission in
2024. Budget has been under review for several weeks. Last night they went through the
budget line by line to review possible cuts. They voted to continue vetting the Landmark
Project into 2024.
Megan mentioned that we're at the end of the Holiday Market season with the last two
markets being held the next two weeks, but the trolley will be running the next three
Saturdays. Jessie asks about accessibility on the trolley and asks for contact info to contact
the trolley company.
6. Interviews: Umrah and Kim's interviews were held by the Commission. Mohammad
pulled out of the interview.
a. Umrah Saleh Thomas:
b. Mohammad Fararh
c. Kim Gunning:
Jeanett announced that she will be leaving the Commission as her term ends at the end of
the year.
After the Commissioners had a brief discussion, Ardeth moved to appoint both Umrah &
Kim to the DEIA Commission, Alison seconded; approved by consensus. The applicants
will move to Council confirmation at an upcoming Council meeting.
There was follow-up discussion regarding the interview questions and possible editing for
future interviews. Increasing the social media presence would be good step to engage the
community to the Commission.
7. Chair & Vice -Chair Appointments:
Jessie moves to make our vice -chair position a rotating position for 2024 to be discussed in
the new year; Pam seconded and approved by consensus.
Pam moves to appoint Elaine and Jessie as co-chairs for 2024; Ardeth seconded; approved
by consensus.
8. Grant Discussion: bumped to January.
9. Old Business:
a. Approval of outstanding budget items: Jessie moved to increase the Sherwood
Elementary Grant by $300 additional funds.
A discussion on how to spend the remaining budget was held. Some suggestions are
to spend the funding on marketing materials, purchase books for the school district,
senior center and community.
Jessie moves the Communication committee is given the autonomy to spend the
balance of the Commission budget; Jeanett seconded; approved by consensus.
10. Committee Reports:
a. Engagement: No report tonight. Hanukkah starts tomorrow. Rebecca will draft a
statement and send it over to Megan to post.
b. Communication: No additional report.
Draft Meeting Summary
DEIA Commission
December 6, 2023
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c. Education: Did not meet. Sally Guzman from Edmonds School District will visit in
January. Elaine shares that there are two films that are not available on DVD. Elaine
and Molly are discussing replacement films.
11. Acknowledgement and Thank you to retiring Commissioners: Alison and Ardeth were
presented with thank you gifts and big thank you for their time and efforts with the
Commission.
12. Commissioner's Corner (10 minutes) Jeanett would like to see the Latinx community
represented on the Commission. Alison shares that she enjoyed her time on the
Commission but is frustrated with the lack of movement and acknowledgment for all the
work she put into position papers and recommendations to the Mayor and Council.
Councilmember Eck is disheartened to hear the lack of follow through by previous
Councils, she will make it a priority to move the work of the Commission forward.
Adjourn — 8:18PM
Next meeting: January 3, 2024, at 6:OOPM
Draft Meeting Summary
DEIA Commission
December 6, 2023
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City of Edmonds
Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a Public record and maybe subject to disclosure upon request
DEIA Student Representative
(Board or Commission)
Sofia Marie Castillo
Name:
11/27/2023
Day Phone:__
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E-mail:
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DEIA
(Board or Commission)
Name: Nicholas Falk
Address:
Date:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell:
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Occupational status and background:
I work ful-time for the city of Edmonds, work part-time author/illustrate childrens books and advise new
author/illustrators on starting up. I am WA state license librarian and come from that profession.
Organizational affiliations:
Pride of Edmonds, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, American Library Association
Washington Municipal Clerk's Association, International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Why are you seeking this appointment?
To provide further diversity to a board that I feel makes a difference in the quality of a community.
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria?' dlentify as part of the LGBT+ community.
I have worked with diverse student in academic libraries and with the public at the city.
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:,
none.
Additional
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Nickolas Falk
Librarian
Education
Masters —Integrated Design, University of Baltimore 2017 - 2021
Masters — Library and Information Science, University of Maryland College Park 2014 - 2016
Bachelors — Interdisciplinary Visual Arts, University of Washington 2010 - 2011
Employment History
Deputy City Clerk, City of Edmonds — Edmonds, WA July 2018 — Current
• Authored and awarded one of the 2019-2020 Washington State Archives Local Records Grant Program
grants for $16,320. Managed grant -funded paid intern during the records inventory and archival project.
• Record, facilitate, attest, and track ordinances, resolutions, contracts, easements, deeds, bonds, or other
documents requiring city certification.
• Assists in contract, bidding, and request for proposal (RFP) coordination.
• Responds to research requests from public and staff; researches City Council action through minutes,
agendas, packets, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, easements, deeds, bonds, or other documents.
• Utilized LaserFiche to design and build the cities digital document database which houses over 20,000
records, redesigned search portal and trained departments in new processes.
• One of twenty international candidates selected to represent our region on the 2019-2020 Education Task
Force for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, examining certification and continuing education.
• Lead the review of residential parking permits; implemented streamlining and new processes to promote
community accessibility.
• Utilizes procurement card for necessary city purchases related to, easements, deeds, bonds, or other
documents and records management projects. Reconciles transactions to the appropriate department.
• Clarifies city codes and policies for the community.
• As needed, prepares and coordinates Council agendas and supporting material including public
notification, and legal and display advertising; publishing and posting of final agendas; attends Council
meetings; supervises the keeping of a journal of Council proceedings and ordinances, resolutions, and
other actions and official documents.
• Covered Business Licensing position and wrote job process and procedures. Trained new staff on the job.
• Acting City Clerk in absence of City Clerk.
Advisory Board & Peer Reviewer, Marketing Libraries Journal - Staten Island, N.Y. Jun 2017 — Current
Biannual issues, averaging 8 hours per week during production.
Provides review and peer review on submitted scholarly articles. Advises journal policy, and scope and
acts as guest column reviewer as requested.
Volunteer Copy Editor, Guest Column Editor, and interim Copy Editor Lead.
Associate Faculty Reference Librarian, Shoreline College Library — Shoreline, WA Jan 2019 —Jan 2023
• Contracted for a block of hours, averaging 6 to 9 hours per week during the contracted quarter.
• Provides recommendations for collection development in support of the Visual Arts Department and
juvenile fiction collections.
• Supports evening and weekend information literacy, and research needs during contracted quarters.
Social Sciences & Technology Librarian, University of Maryland Libraries — Rockville, MD Jul 2017 —Jul 2018
• Subject liaison to three Graduate programs: Publications Design, Information Management, Library
Science, and 2 Undergraduate programs: Simulation & Digital Entertainment and Communication.
• Supported student research with reference assistance in accessing and utilizing databases.
• Supervised, provided leadership, and directed 2-4 library staff and a library intern.
• Collaborated with faculty from the Communication and Simulation & Game Design programs to introduce
3601 filming, editing, and photography.
Nickolas Falk
Librarian
• Managed acquisitions through Ex Libris Aleph with administrator privileges and administration
responsibilities.
• Entered orders in the library's online catalog and acquisition system. Identified funds for payment and
notified supervisor of low funds; initiated transfers to cover insufficient funding and balanced budgets.
• Managed budget administration to include tracking, filtering, and reporting of acquisition transactions.
Attended quarterly budget administration and development meetings.
• Confirmed invoices were paid; confirmed procurement card statements reconcile; confirmed personnel
expenses were accurate and paid; confirmed receipt of material for advance payments to vendors and
confirmed receipt of material for prepayments to specialized distributors.
• Received requests for library materials, and performed pre -order research and verification of bibliographic
data in electronic sources such as local online catalogs, OCLC, and the Internet. Identified vendors and
located college vendor codes in systems. Confirmed availability of materials.
• Entered rush orders on demand, and verified the status of orders and invoices. Merged duplicate records
for coworkers. Advised collection development staff, librarians, and faculty about the availability of new
materials. Sorted and distributed publishers' and vendors' catalogs and notices.
• Assigned as acting Director in the absence of the Library Director.
Coordinator, Acquisitions & Administration, University of Maryland Libraries — Rockville, MD Jun 2015 — Jul 2017
• Supported student research with reference assistance accessing and utilizing databases; Participated in
researching and developing a strategic plan for a Data Management and Visualization lab. Co-authored
the winning project proposal.
• Co -developed and managed library internship program; later approved to become a paid opportunity.
• Confirmed invoices were paid; confirmed procurement card statements reconcile; confirmed personnel
expenses are accurate and paid; confirmed receipt of material for advance payments to vendors and
confirmed receipt of material for prepayments to specialized distributors.
• Supervised and directed 2-4 library staff and library interns.
• Returned incorrect materials, tracked payments, and maintained appropriate support files such as vendor
catalogs, correspondence, and addresses.
• Received requests for library materials, and performed pre -order research and verification of bibliographic
data in electronic sources such as local online catalogs, OCLC, and the Internet. Identified vendors and
located college vendor codes in systems. Confirmed availability of materials.
• Entered orders in the library's online catalog and acquisition system. Identified funds for payment and
notified supervisor of low funds; initiated transfers to cover insufficient funding and balanced budgets.
• Managed budget administration to include tracking, filtering, and reporting of acquisition transactions.
Attended quarterly budget administration and development meetings.
• Provided training for new subject liaisons and provided ongoing updates to all liaisons on issues related to
selecting and purchases as well as current expenditures.
• Entered rush orders on demand, and verified the status of orders and invoices. Merged duplicate records
for coworkers. Advised collection development staff, librarians, and faculty about the availability of new
materials. Sorted and distributed publishers' and vendors' catalogs and notices.
• Supported and managed Ex Libris Aleph with administrator privileges.
Virtual Intern, U.S. National Library of Medicine — Bethesda, MD Jun 2016 — Oct 2016
• Successfully conceptualized, planned, and developed a vitamin and supplements social media campaign
for use on two government social media platforms; @medlineplus Twitter, and MedlinePlus on Facebook
in English and Spanish. The campaign gained national attention from healthcare professionals and
academic institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
• The growth of the project led to the inclusion and collaboration with two additional government agencies;
the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative
Health (NCCIH).
Nickolas Falk
Librarian
Library Technician II, University of Maryland Libraries —Rockville, MD Jul 2014—Jun 2015
• Produced multiple concurrent years of interactive, qualitative -focused online annual reports.
• Restructured and managed budget administration to include tracking, filtering, and reporting of
acquisitions transactions. Attended quarterly budget administration and development meetings.
• Streamlined the acquisitions workflow through Ex Libris Aleph with administrator privileges and
collaborated with other departments allowing enhancing time management.
• Provided training for new subject liaisons and provided ongoing updates to all liaisons on issues related to
selecting and purchases as well as current expenditures.
• Resolved acquisition and processing problems by investigating, and resolving any payment discrepancies.
• Received requests for library materials, and performed pre -order research and verification of bibliographic
data in electronic sources such as local online catalogs, OCLC, and the Internet. Identified vendors and
located college vendor codes in systems. Confirmed availability of materials.
• Confirmed invoices were paid; confirmed procurement card statements reconcile; confirmed personnel
expenses are accurate and paid; confirmed receipt of material for advance payments to vendors and
confirmed receipt of material for prepayments to specialized distributors.
• Entered rush orders on demand, and verified the status of orders and invoices. Merged duplicate records
for coworkers. Advised collection development staff, librarians, and faculty about the availability of new
materials. Sorted and distributed publishers' and vendors' catalogs and notices.
• Supported and managed Ex Libris Aleph with administrator privileges.
• Managed the electronic flow of critical information between vendors and the library in the process of
ordering materials, creating purchasing orders, and processing invoices.
• Supervised and directed 2-4 library staff and library interns.
Library & Archives Paraprofessional II, Seattle Central Community College — Seattle, WA Nov 2012 —Jun 2014
• Developed procedure manuals for periodicals acquisitions (Ex Libris Voyager based), new hires, and
inventory process (Active Inventory).
• Created and applied lean processes to periodicals processing.
• Managed annual three-day book sale and book recycling programs.
• Supervised part-time library technicians and 2-4 front desk, work-study students.
• Collaborated with the Art Committee to improve the library space by authoring a project proposal, and
purchasing artwork prints and installation.
• Requested to participate as co-chair of the Queer Straight Alliance student club.
Circulation Desk Clerk, Seattle Central Community College — Seattle, WA Jul 2008 —Sep 2011
Independently opened and closed the library on a routine basis, covering for the library supervisor during
planned absences.
Assisted with inventory and shelf reading processes.
Utilizing ExLibris Voyager, charged and discharged library materials at the circulation desk, performed an
inspection of library materials for damages, and collected fines.
Publications
Falk, Nickolas. 1 Am aJoke: Jokes Adventures. Nece Publishing, 2019.
Falk, Nickolas. Leaf Stories. Nece Publishing, 2021.
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Citizen Board and Commission Application
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Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accesability Commission
(Board or Commission)
Name: Patty Narvaez-Wheeler, MSW
Address:
Date:1/17/23
Day Phone
Even' n Phone:
Cell
E-mail:
E-mail:
Occupational status and background: I'm a career 15+yrs antiracist educator, advisor & social worker
I currently own and direct my own Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion consulting business,
where I provide the antiracist and DEI training, organizational assessments across sectors.
Organizational affiliations: Practica Consulting (my own business). I also currently have a contract.
partnership with the City of Lynnwood as an instructional designer and facilitator for developin
an all staff training on DEI basics and how to apply a racial equity lens in City government.
Why are you seeking this appointment? I am a mother, resident and business owner of the Edmonds
Community seeking to share my DEI gifts and help build more connections across communiti
and help Edmonds' DEIA efforts b/c as a BIPOC family and business owners. we have skin in
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria?Antlracist education, Implicit bias exp(
facilitation skills, DEI acumen, community engagement expertise, strategic planning
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:,
None.
Additional comments:
For more about me and my POV: https://practicaconsultingpnw.com/about-me
Please return this completed form to
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PATRICIA NARVAEZ-WHEELER
RACIAL EQUITY ADVISOR. SMALL BUSINESS OWNER. LATINA LEADER. MOTHER
For over fifteen years, I have honed my skills in crafting and leading new and compelling racial equity capacity -building and
institutional change initiatives for non -profits and public organizations that improve policies and practices and create access
and opportunity for BIPOC communities. My areas of racial equity expertise include adult learning, empathetic guidance,
strategic partnerships, and courageous facilitation, covering everything from cultural humility and implicit bias to language
access and political economy. I have developed my expertise through deep listening, decades of study in the disparate impacts
of political -economic systems, application of social determinants of equity framework, and lots of experience in relationship -
building across diversity and difference. My passion for data -informed decision -making and centering those most impacted in
decision -making processes have made me a successful leader and advisor in co -creating pathways between current gaps and
needs and imagined, more equitable futures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
DEI Acumen, DEI Learning and Development, DEI Competency Assessment and Evaluation, Program Development
& Execution, Project Management, Group Facilitation, Employee and Community Engagement, Coalition Building
Antiracist Educator. Relationship Building. Global South Lived and Professional Experience.
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Instructional Design Certification, Association for Talent Development (ADT), 2022
Change Management Certification, Association for Talent Development (ADT), 2022
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work specializing in Community Based Practice
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies specializing in Latin America
Portland State University
Racial Equality Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Lead Learning Consultant & Owner
Practica Consulting - Edmonds, WA,
2023 - Present
Practica Consulting is my small business created to share expert insights on racial equity strategy, learning, and facilitation.
My entrepreneurial ambitions are driven by a desire to promote antiracist practices in the Pacific Northwest, with the goal of
reducing harm and increasing access and opportunities for BIPOC communities and employees. We offer organizational
assessments, evaluations, guidance, and educational services to executives committed to promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion across their organizations in collaboration with the community.
• Oversee racial equity capacity -building projects, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and performance
measurement of both short- and long-term goals.
• Expert guidance is provided to key leaders, community members, and employers to drive REDI efforts, emphasizing
minimizing implicit bias, using racial equity toolkit, practicing cultural humility, forming strategic community partnerships,
and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Provide valuable REDI insights by conducting in-depth research, organizational assessments, and analysis on project -
related issues. Suggest action plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop trusted relationships with business leaders through effective communication, regular progress updates, and
valuable insights to ensure successful project outcomes.
2021 - 2023 Project & Client Highlights
• City of Lynwood: Develop a custom racial equity Foundations learning program to train employees to incorporate REDI
principles and apply a racial equity tool.
REI: Provide instructional design assistance to REI's in crafting a cutting -edge REDI training program for employees
Meals on Wheels People: Develop enterprise -wide REDI recommendations for improvement and sustainment in areas
of cultural humility, organizational policies and systems, community partnerships, and direct service provision via
employee and community engagement
Premera Blue Cross: Implement enterprise -wide implicit bias training to foster diversity, inclusion, and equity in the
workplace
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Director
Nonprofit FareStart — Seattle, WA,
2021— 2022
I had the privilege of joining FareStart, a social enterprise workforce development non-profit organization based in Seattle, as
its inaugural DEI Director. My role was to support the organization's anti -racism commitment and integrate diversity, equity,
and inclusion principles. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the DEI department team, we made impressive strides within a year.
Established cross -functional partnerships to conduct an employee engagement initiative focused on diversity, equity, and
inclusion, resulting in over 85% employee participation and baseline data for future KPIs on race, gender, and ethnic
representation across job groups.
Conducted listening sessions and online surveys with front-line staff and leadership to identify priority areas for diversity,
equity, and inclusion (DEI) and human resources (HR) recommendations. As a result, two floating holidays and one ETO
day were added, and an improved employee complaint process was identified as an urgent need.
Conduct an enterprise -wide assessment of existing DEI goals to identify actionable opportunities for advancement. This
included pausing or adjusting goals, providing foundational DEI training for leadership and staff, and addressing
unintentional tokenizing and performance efforts.
Workforce Equity Strategic Advisor 1,
City of Seattle Human Resources — Seattle, WA,
2018 — 2021 Learning and Development
I joined the Workforce Equity team's Learning and Development division as a Strategic Advisor to provide expert guidance on
integrating a racial equity lens across all Citywide learning and human resources facets. I was tasked to lead the design and
delivery of Citywide antiracist learning solutions, as compelled by Executive Order 2018-04 and the 2016 Workforce Equity
Strategic Plan. Our efforts won the SMA's Race and Social Justice Team Award in 2020 and 2021.
• Conducted an assessment of City supervisors' learning needs, considering current City employee engagement and
workforce data. This analysis helped identify performance and training gaps to drive the development of Citywide
learning and development opportunities.
• Instructional design of anti -racist, evidence -based learning solutions for supervisors, including e-learnings, facilitator
guides, curricula, and role modeling videos, which have been viewed by hundreds of City employees. Topics include
harassment, discrimination, performance management, racial equity and inclusion, and partnering with organized labor.
• Facilitated learning sessions on implicit bias in employment decisions for diverse audiences, including Mayor Durkan's
Office staff, Executive Hiring Committees for multiple departments, and the Seattle Fire Department Firefighter Exam
civilian and uniform administrators.
• Acted as an advisor to the Human Resources Race and Social Justice Change team, resulting in improvements to the
racial equity review process, change team annual work plan, learning opportunities for human resources,
enhancements to participatory budgeting efforts, and a Citywide Human Resources Onboarding Manual.
• Advised and led a cross -departmental Human Resources Community of Practice change management group to create
a 101 e-learning course for Citywide human resources professionals and supervisors.
2017-2018, Temporary Role
My incredible experience with enterprise -wide and employee -led DEI change efforts began as a temporary project manager for
the Workforce Equity Team. I worked with Felecia Caldwell on the City's Workforce Equity Strategic Plan, providing project
management and strategic advice for implementing Citywide strategies.
• Operationalized an interdepartmental collaboration to pilot a Citywide employee exit survey in partnership with the
City's Supported Employment Program.
• Partnered with the City Budget Office to finalize the Workforce Equity Baseline Metrics & Conceptual framework.
• Led the Workforce Equity Planning and Advisory Committee in drafting Workforce Equity Leadership expectations and
competencies.
Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Competency Manager
Cross Cultural Health Care Program — Seattle, WA
2016 — 2017
This position rekindled my love of learning and facilitation and added the 'train the trainer' model and racial equity tools to my
toolbox of effective REDI capacity -building strategies. As the Manager of the Equity and Inclusion Department for the Cross -
Cultural Health Care Program, I led a team in developing and facilitating learning events and solutions that taught domestic and
international health providers and administrators how to set up culturally competent care systems using cultural humility
philosophy, social determinants of health framework and train the trainer method of learning.
• We updated the curricula to include the social determinants of health framework and cultural humility model for health
equity, language access, and Title VI compliance.
• Provided instructional design and facilitation on developing and applying racial equity tools for licensed agencies.
• Delivered over 100 hours of health equity learning programs to various public and community -based agencies,
including the WA Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers, Seattle Jobs Initiative, New Zealand Public
Health, Healthy King County Coalition, and Qualis Health.
• 1 facilitated a biannual 20-hour Train the Trainer Institute for over 20 organizations with rave reviews.
Latina Initiative Health Equity Manager
Komen Foundation of Oregon & SW Washing — Portland, OR
2013 — 2014
The Komen Foundation's Latina Initiative was a rewarding leadership experience. We centered the community in every
decision, working with diverse Latinx health leaders to reduce late -stage breast cancer diagnoses among Latinas in the
region. Our philanthropic, media, and clinical intervention plan ultimately provided 2,675 mammograms to
uninsured/underinsured Latina women and granted over $700,000 in funding to this cause.
• Cultivated strategic community partnerships to establish pathways for funding initiatives and managed all reporting
and deliverables as both a funder and a grantee.
• Successfully expanded partnerships with Kaiser Permanente Northwest to include breast cancer treatment of
undocumented uninsured women to cover gaps of the OR Breast and Cervical Cancer treatment program.
• Conducted in-depth demographic and breast cancer data analysis by zip code and ethnicity to identify the most
impacted communities and target recipients for Initiative funding and interventions.
• Designed a "Pathways to Care" model that helps uninsured Latinas get mammograms by considering social
determinants of health and a trauma -informed framework and partnering with community health workers.
• Co -created public breast health messages for radio, print, and TV with community feedback via focus groups in
collaboration with local Spanish language media, KUNP Univision.
SHINE Community School Program Manager Oct 2009 — Sep 201
Impact Northwest — Portland, OR
2013 — 2014
I led and supervised a $175K grant -funded collaboration of families, educators, community members, and paid staff to bring a
new community vision to Iife.The robust program aimed to reduce the achievement gap, increase student and parent
engagement, and provide academic support and enrichment classes to families in a predominately BIPOC, immigrant, refugee,
and low-income community. Together, we built something extraordinary and beloved in the community.
• Maintained full enrollment in the program and increased parent and student engagement by assessing community
needs, building relationships, program evaluation, and culturally responsive programming.
• Recruited, hired, and supervised 40+ diverse staff and established over 15 non-profit partnerships annually to provide
academic and enrichment classes.
Experiential Education Program Coordinator
NGO Witness for Peace Economic Solidarity Collective —Economic Policy Analyst & Educator
2007-2009
As a member of the Nicaragua Project Team, we explored ways to co -create a more equitable and sustainable economy in
Central America by analyzing US foreign policy impacts, listening to and amplifying the voices of local change experts, and
organizing immersive educational workshops for US citizens.
• Fostered new partnerships with rural and urban impacted Nicaraguan communities and economic thought leaders to
expand the network informing policy analysis.
• I organized and facilitated over twenty US foreign policy cohort visits to the US Embassy in Nicaragua
• Raising the awareness of over 200 US citizens on the adverse impacts of historical US foreign intervention and
globalization on Nicaraguan economic development through curricula design and facilitation of workshops.
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Edmonds
Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a public record and maybe subject to disclosure upon request
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility
(Board or Commission)
Name:Rowan SOlset
Address
Date: f /20/2024
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell:-
E-mail:
Occupational status and background:I am currently an LGBTQ+ community organizer, my current project is a young adult LGBTQ
group named Edmonds Queer Yeah Alliance_ Previously I was one of the lead organizers of flee Edmonds Youth for Equality Blatlr Lives Matter rally
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Organizational affiliations:
I am the cmmed founder and leader of Edmonds Queer Youth Alliance, a community group geared towards LGBTQ+
young adults, with the goal of involving more young adults in local politics here in Edmonds.
I was also previously one of the lead organizers of Edmonds Youth for Equality.
Why are you seeking this appointment? I am applying because I believe that Edmonds could use more young diverse voices.
I am dedicated to helping the city's efforts to improve and implement active anti -racist, pro-LGBTQ+, and accessibility policies.
I view applying to the BEIA commission as the logical next step in improving my and other young adults' involvement in Edmonds politics_
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Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:,
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Additional comments:I klok Lomond! to speaking wgh the current members of flee remission and appreciate the consideration of my application.
Lets make Edmonds an even more beautiful citvl
Please return this completed form to
Edmonds City Hall
121 5v' Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Phone: 425.771.0247 1 Fax: 425.771.0252
Rowan Soiset
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