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Interagency Committee of State Employed
Women
2018 Annual Report
2017-2018 Executive Board
ChairLeatta Dahlhoff – Dept. of Ecology
Vice ChairErika Summers – Attorney General’s Office
Executive Secretary Kristin Ramos – Dept. of Commerce
Information Secretary Cindy Varley – School for the Blind
TreasurerAndrea Duane – Dept. of Transportation
Communications Subcommittee ChairMeagan Renick – Washington State Patrol
Conference Subcommittee ChairsCarole Ann Spearance – Dept. of Transportation
Hollee Arrona – Gambling Commission
Health & Wellness Subcommittee ChairsDana Bowen – Investment Board
Jo Hill – Dept. of Transportation
HistorianAmee Bahr –Recreation and Conservation Office
Legislative and Policy Subcommittee ChairMelissa Cheesman – Utilities and Transportation Commission
2017-2018 Executive Board
Mentorship Subcommittee Chair Ariel Kay – State Parks
Membership Subcommittee ChairAmber Baird – Dept. of Labor and Industries
Professional Development Subcommittee ChairRachel Friederich – Dept. of Corrections
Public Outreach Subcommittee ChairMichelle Jorgensen – Dept. of Health
Women’s Commission Subcommittee ChairAmal Joury – Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
2017-2018 Executive Board
Mission: To better the lives of state employees
by advising the Governor and agencies on
policies that affect state employed women..
Vision: Enriching lives through advocacy,
outreach, and opportunity.
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Values:
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Fostering growth
• Empowerment
• Well-being
• Advocacy
Our Mission, Vision, Values
More than 20 group hours dedicated to Executive Board meetings.
Updated all existing bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Created procedures for all subcommittees.
Created new Mentorship and Women’s Commission subcommittees.
Developed detailed budgets for each subcommittee.
Executive Board Accomplishments
Communications Subcommittee &
Information Secretary
AccomplishmentsIncreased usage of brand on all published materials.
Increased average monthly website visits from 465 per month to 556 per month. An increase of 18%.
198 Blog Posts
Requested/Received Governor’s Proclamations:
• Women’s Health Week & Day
• Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day
Communications Subcommittee &
Information Secretary
Accomplishments
536 attendees received professional training.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Karen Johnson
15 presentations with topics on:
• Job readiness
• Interpersonal & Team Communication
• Personal Finance
• Goal setting and attaining
• Emotional Intelligence
3 Wellness activities throughout the day.
19 agencies partnered with ICSEW.
Over $39,000 raised to support ICSEW.
Conference Accomplishments
The ICSEW Health & Wellness Committee
had a great year
Organized after-lunch activities during
membership meetings:
• The Best Week Ever
• Wellness Champions
• Workplace Stretching
Health & Wellness Accomplishments
The 2018 Health &
Wellness Fair was
a huge success
• 520+ attendees
• 49 vendors
• Chair massages
• Health screenings
• Product samples
• Lots of giveaways
Health & Wellness AccomplishmentsAttendee Feedback
“Really enjoyed this event!”
“Awesome event, enjoyed the amount of booths!”
“Good event!”
“Very enjoyable”
“Great Variety”
“Super fun! Thanks”
“Thanks for having these!”
“Excellent!”
“Loved all the natural wellness booths.”
Vendor Feedback
Reorganized and archived historical
committee documents on SharePoint site.
Showcased over 30 historically significant
Washingtonian Women through articles
posted to the ICSEW Blog and social media.
Historian Accomplishments
Held educational presentations on civic
engagement and the legislation process.
Tracked 95 bills during regular session.
Shared 11 bills through social media
• Facebook: 750 view
• Twitter: 874 impressions
• ICSEW Blog: 358 views
Legislative & Policy
Accomplishments
Created new templates for Bill Alerts and Communication Plans.
Developed and provided resources to
members on how to contact their
representatives.
Surveyed members for prospective issues
and concerns.
Pay equity was the highest ranking
response by members.
Legislative & Policy
Accomplishments
Proposed statewide mentorship
programs to Governor's Office.
Built sustainable partnerships with the
following state employee Business
Resource Groups (BRG/ERG):• LLN – Latino Leadership Network
• VERG – Veteran’s Employee Resource Group
• RAIN – Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network
(LGBTQ+ State Employee Business Resource
Group)
• WIN – Washington Immigrant Network
(Launching June)
• PWD BRG – People With Disabilities Business
Resource Group (just now forming)
Mentorship Accomplishments
Appointed 19 new representatives (increase of over 10%) and 27 new alternates (an increase of over 75%) to ICSEW.
Assisted subcommittees with logistics & coordination of events.
More than doubled guest attendance during membership meetings.
Membership Accomplishments
ICSEW May 2018 Meeting Feedback Yes No
Meeting effectively presented/organized 23 0
Information relevant/useful 24 0Able to use info at work 21 1Recommend presentation to others 24 0Ideas for presenters? 1 20Training subjects? 3 14
Exec introduce themselves? 2 14Enjoy wellness activity? 22 0
Provided 15 hours of professional development to members through 14 special guests and group presentations.
More than 21 professionals volunteered time and expertise to lead workshops and trainings.
Connected with over 100 community professionals who support ICSEW’s mission and vision.
Professional Development
Accomplishments
Partnered with 22 state agencies to collect
$6,300 worth of hygiene products for the
YWCA of Olympia’s Other Bank.
Public Outreach Accomplishments
ICSEW members volunteered with
Rebuilding Together Thurston
County on multiple days to improve
safety, cleanliness, and other repairs.
Gathered donations for Interfaith
Works Emergency Shelter in
downtown Olympia.
Attended community events supporting:
• Family Support Center
• Rebuilding Together Thurston County
• Community Youth Services
Public Outreach Accomplishments
Staffed promotional outreach events:
• Public Service Recognition Week in Olympia
& Spokane
• ICSEW Health and Wellness Fair
• The Evergreen State College Health and
Wellness Fair
Public Outreach Accomplishments
Newest Subcommittee, formed in February
2018.
Tracked HB 2759 which established the
Washington State Women’s Commission.
Section 7 includes staff support specifically
for ICSEW.
Advocating for role in this historic commission.
Applications submitted for appointment to 9
member Women’s Commission.
Women’s Commission
Accomplishments
2017-18 Members transitioning
off committeeDebra Allen-Ba The Evergreen State College
Michelle Argyopoulos
Dept. of Natural Resources
Amee Bahr Recreation and Conservation Office Karen Bailey Dept. of Employment SecurityMelanie Barnhill Office of Administrative HearingsPaige Beck Dept. of ArgicultureAndrea Bernard Office of Administrative Hearings
Whitney DickinsonWA Tech Solutions - Consolidated Technology SVCS
Carolee Ferrero Depart. of LicensingCrystal Hall Student Achievement Council
Sarah HamblinOffice of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jo Hill Dept. of TransportationJennifer Kennedy Health Care AuthorityJennifer Kido Dept. of HealthLaNae Lien Dept. of Labor and Industries
Morgan SampsonOffice of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rose Shultz Dept. of Retirement Systems
2018-2019 Executive BoardChairLeatta Dahlhoff - Dept. of Ecology
Vice ChairErika Summers – Attorney General’s Office
Information Secretary Cindy Varley – School for the Blind
Executive Secretary Kristin Ramos – Dept. of Commerce
TreasurerAndrea Duane – Dept. of Transportation
Communications Subcommittee ChairMeagan Renick – Washington State Patrol
Conference Subcommittee ChairsHollee Arrona – Gambling Commission
Carole Ann Spearance – Dept. of Transportation
Health and Wellness Subcommittee ChairDana Bowen – Investment Board
Historian – Open
Legislative and Policy Subcommittee ChairMelissa Cheesman – Utilities and Transportation Commission
2018-2019 Executive Board
Mentorship Subcommittee Chair Ariel Kay – State Parks
Membership Subcommittee ChairAmber Baird – Dept. of Labor and Industries
Professional Development Subcommittee ChairRachel Friederich – Dept. of Corrections
Public Outreach Subcommittee ChairMichelle Jorgensen – Dept. of Health
Women’s Commission Subcommittee ChairAmal Joury– Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
2018-2019 Executive Board
Song CreditSong Title: Be the Change
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Brittany Nicole Waddell
Joshua Mark Crosby
Published by: Capitol Records
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