Partners in Diversity

The topic of #resilience is on the minds of many equity champions driving #change in the workplace. That's why moderating yesterday's Women's History Month panel on women's resilience felt so timely and necessary. Key takeaways from our powerful discussion: ? Building community is essential. This work is challenging, and we need a strong network of supporters both within and beyond corporate walls. ? While allies are important, understanding your adversaries is critical. Know your landscape and prepare to navigate challenges strategically. ? Pay it forward and be there for other women, just as others have been there for you. Our collective strength grows through mutual support. ? Recognize the need to step back and recharge. Taking care of yourself is part of sustaining the movement. A huge thank you to our powerhouse speakers for sharing their wisdom and insights with us. Evan T. Green Marina Denny Michelle Jalali

Say Hey! is coming to Eugene, Oregon! Say Hey! is the largest multi-cultural networking event in the region. It's an opportunity to build community, strengthen connections, and create an inclusive space where everyone is welcomed. Say Hey! is free and open to all! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gamPiK3Q Become an Honoree: https://lnkd.in/gvHKgnf8

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our Professional Resource Group (PRG) Women's History Month Panel - Resilient Voices: Empowering Professional Women of Color, presented by the Latino PRG. We heard from our amazing moderator, Tanya Macedo, MBA (she/her/ella), and panelists Marina Denny, Evan T. Green, and Michelle Jalali about strategies for thriving in today's dynamic environment, fostering leadership, and advancing equity for all women. Thank you to Oregon State University Alumni Association and Cambia Health Solutions for sponsoring this event! Thank you to our caterer Caiman Cafe for the delicious food! Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gAuGUQ5V Learn more about our PRGs: https://lnkd.in/gf5P7gNu

SO excited for this event! Will I see you there? ?? #PartnersInDiversity #LaneCountyGov #UniversityOfOregon #NAACPEugeneSpringfield #Trillium #EquityCommunityConsortium

Movement starts with reflection & planning. Register for the Partners in Diversity NW Equity Summit - May 20, 2025. The NW Equity Summit is the largest convening of executives, human resources professionals, and diversity leaders and influencers in the Pacific Northwest. We'll be there - will you?! https://lnkd.in/gxiSnumi

Thank you Partners in Diversity for the opportunity to attend the reading event last Tuesday. Javier Zamora author of Solito shared the journey from an American teacher who encouraged him to write his first book as a young child barely arriving to the United States how it wasn’t even words but drawings. Then openly speaking about the struggles of mental health and finally after 13 different therapists finally one created a space of healing. This then helped create Solito and make it a bestseller and bring him to feel comfortable enough to speak his native language for the first time in Portland. Then as he answered questions, Zamora spoke from his own deep understanding of those ancestors who inspired this book which brought tears to my eyes. This sold out crowd applauded so hard at the end of the reading. It was magnificent.

Join us at NW Equity Summit! Be in community with incredible people, speakers, and topics. Space is limited so register soon! https://lnkd.in/gqiMUq2C

?? Communications Assistant Needed! Looking to kickstart your career in communications and marketing? Join a team dedicated to making an impact in Portland! The Portland Metro Chamber and Downtown Portland Clean & Safe are hiring a Communications Assistant to support storytelling, content creation, and engagement efforts across our organizations. This entry-level role is perfect for a soon-to-be or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience with a collaborative, fast-paced communications team. If you have strong writing skills, enjoy working with digital content, and want to help shape Portland’s business and community landscape, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today! ?? https://lnkd.in/dPWPjUNE

I want to thank Partners in Diversity for having me on their Partnership and Accountability – How Collaborative Efforts Drive Change panel. In today’s shifting social and professional landscapes, we all play a role in driving real impact while navigating culture, social justice, faith, politics, and civic engagement. My challenge to the group was this: while these conversations are valuable, real progress comes from action. I look forward to seeing the work that turns these discussions into reality—because "I am just trying to survive."

I had the privilege of moderating Partners in Diversity Lunch and Learn event this past Wednesday. It was insightful dialog amongst powerful panelists.