LLN Lunch and Learn: Checking in During the Pandemic

Sept. 23, noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom

We care about you. How are you holding up? The LLN Executive Board is preparing a Lunch & Learn to help you check in with yourself as we connect with one another and get tips on managing stress, isolation, and teleworking from Indira Melgarejo, LLN’s Health & Wellness Chair, formerly a psychologist in Venezuela.

A survey released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in August revealed that 41 percent of respondents reported symptoms of mental disorder, including trauma-related symptoms, depression, and anxiety. The study found a higher prevalence of symptoms of depressive disorder, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety among Hispanic respondents. (Source: ABC News)

So it is not surprising that in our own survey in June, LLN members said they are most interested in LLN activities that focus on managing stress, isolation, and teleworking. Let this lunch break be your time to briefly engage with your peers across the state enterprise and come away with vital information you can use

Sign up to attend this Zoom meeting on our Eventbrite page

Board member spotlight: Veronica Hand

Veronica Hand is an Associate Chair on the LLN Board responsible for representing LLN on collaborative activities with other state business resource groups (BRGs) supported by the Office of Financial Management.

Hand recently served as a lead facilitator of an interactive, virtual gathering among BRG members and the Interagency Committee of State Employed Women (ICSEW). The event was an opportunity to share experiences and ideas across the groups on common challenges and solutions.

Over several months, Hand was LLN's point of contact and a voice for our group’s needs and interests in planning the event. The two-hour BRG-ICSEW Allyship Gathering: Lifting Every Voice held August 26 attracted more than 300 participants.   

“I have enjoyed serving as a liaison for LLN because it gave me the opportunity to invite all the BRGs to start working together. That was only a year ago, and I have already made so many new connections and friends, met amazing leaders, learned so much from extraordinary colleagues and worked in great projects such as this one,” Veronica said.

Couldn’t make it to the Allyship Gathering? Take a look at the event welcome packet.

Help wanted: LLN Executive Secretary

The Latino Leadership Network has been without an official Executive Secretary since the board formally adopted its bylaws and charter in January. Board Treasurer Abby Chavez has been doing both jobs.

The Executive Secretary maintains LLN’s records, documents, and minutes from business and executive board meetings. This person also:

  • Coordinates with the chair and vice-chair on business items for the board or executive committee agenda.

  • Assists the Co-Chair in scheduling meetings, tracking, and reporting progress for LLN activities.

  • Communicates decisions, actions, and direction to the LLN Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Why take this on? As with any role on LLN's executive board, participation expands your professional network, adds to your work skills and experience, and helps to build, connect, and inspire the Latino workforce. And we have a good time doing it! To join LLN’s board you must attend at least two board meetings and submit a letter of interest and resume to LLN@ofm.wa.gov. 

Activities 

What is Intersectionality?

Sept. 17, Noon - 1

Join the Disability Inclusion Network for a Lunch and Learn led by Carrie Basas, Director of the Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds, to discuss what intersectionality is from a disability perspective and how we can act in solidarity to advance racial and disability justice, as well as social change. Register here

Celebrating a Century of Transforming Lives

October 15, 2-3 p.m.

This event will mark 100 years of work to achieve vocational rehabilitation. It will feature customer success stories, employer collaborations and more. Get updates about the event on the Washington State Rehabilitation Council website.

The Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect (IT Architecture-SR/SP) PROJECT to serve as the agency's highest technical expert for WSLCB's regulatory, tax-collection and tax distribution systems.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Deputy Communications Director, an Executive Assistant to the Executive Legislative and Policy Office, and a Human Resources Consultant, among other vacancies. See all the postings for DNR

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has a new opportunity for a School Climate Transformation Program Supervisor.

The Employment Security Department is looking to fill several leadership positions, including:

And looking to hire:

New job postings at the Department of Health include:

CHA Washington