Women’s identities are not one-dimensional—their experiences are layered, complex, and intersecting. In honor of Women’s History Month, Washington State’s Community-Focused Commissions and the Office of Equity invite you to a panel discussion on the role of intersectionality in coalition-building, community support, and systems change.

Click here for the virtual program!

Meet the Panelists – Leaders from Washington State’s Community-Focused Commissions: 

• Amasai Jeke – Systems, Policy, Environmental & Culture Change (SPEaC) Program Coordinator, UTOPIA WA 
  Representing: Washington State LGBTQ Commission (LGBTQ) 

• Jessica Hernandez – “We Feed WA” Program Lead, WA Department of Agriculture 
  Representing: Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) 

• Anna Lising – Former Senior Climate Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee 
  Representing: Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) 

• Vicki Lowe – Executive Director, American Indian Health Commission 
  Representing: Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) 

• Lolinda Turner – Director of Student Success & Engagement, Pacific Northwest University-School of Dental Medicine
  Representing: Washington State Commission on African American Affairs (CAAA) 

Moderated by:

Megan Matthews, Executive Director, Washington State Office of Equity

Accessibility:

ASL interpretation will be available. To submit questions for our panel and request accommodations fill out this survey.