Save the Date: LLN May Meeting
Join the Latino Leadership Network (LLN) for our next membership meeting on Tuesday, May 10, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note – this meeting will be recorded. If you do not consent to the recording, then please either turn off your video or watch the recording on our YouTube channel.
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Please note, the views of the speaker do not represent the views of any state agencies nor the views of the Business Resource Group past, present, or future unless otherwise cited.
Latinos on the Move: Celeste Monahan
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 Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Tumwater
Position: Assistant Director, Fraud Prevention & Labor Standards
Agency: Department of Labor and Industries
Ancestry: Mexican Mother (Hernandez) and Mexican Father (Brito)
Favorite cultural dish: Mom’s tamales and Mom’s salsa
Family Tradition: My favorite tradition is tamales for Christmas Eve dinner and then Midnight Mass.
LinkedIn/Contact: mocf235@LNI.WA.GOV
If you could be remembered for one thing what would that be? That I was seen as a role model for Latino women in leadership and for my work advocating for the rights of workers.
Who inspires you/Best advice you ever got? Every day I am inspired by my mother who learned English as a second language, became a successful small business owner and raised 4 successful children. She demonstrates that big dreams are possible with dedication and hard work. My mother always used to say to me “Tu mentee es lo que te hace hermosa” (Your mind is what makes you beautiful).
We want to highlight the Latinos that are making a difference in Washington State. If you would like to nominate someone for Latino on the Move, email lln@ofm.wa.gov.
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Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week
For the last 30 years, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) has been set aside for the full first week of May to honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees. The Office of Financial Management State Human Resources coordinates the Washington State annual celebration and employee awards, to ensure state employees are recognized and honored for their great work and service to the public.
You are invited to attend the following events:
Virtual - May 2-6
Online presentations for state employees will be available throughout the week. Learn more about wellness, retirement and health benefits, as well as an opportunity to hear about the statewide Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and the Interagency Committee of State Employed Women (ICSEW). Register at ofm.wa.gov/PSWR
Spokane: Wednesday, May 4
Join us for a drive-through sack lunch event between 11:30 AM and 1 PM at one of our two locations and pick up a sub-sandwich lunch to go!” If you have room to include the locations, they are as follows: 2714 N. Mayfair, Spokane & 8517 E Trent Ave, Millwood.
Virtual - Thursday, May 5
Earlier this year we asked for nominations for the Excellence in Washington State Government Leadership Award, and the Extra Mile Award. Recipients will be announced on May 4, with a virtual awards event on May 5.
Seattle: Saturday, May 7
State employees are invited to grab discount tickets for the game on Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mariners will also be celebrating Armed Forces Day that day and the entertainment will include fireworks and a military fly-over.
Tri-Cities: Thursday, May 12
Join us as we celebrate with our Federal Agency and the City of Richland partners at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams for hamburgers, hotdogs and recognition.
Tacoma: May 14 | July 29 | Aug. 14
Join the Tacoma Rainiers and support the Washington State Combined Fund Drive. A portion of each ticket will go directly towards CFD. Each ticket includes a reserved seat and a ballpark meal.
Resource: Alza Tu Voz (Raise Your Voice)
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 The following content was developed by Herminia Esqueda (DSHS) to raise your voice when pubic speaking. You can view the flyer here.
1. Credibility - Write your Bio. Edit specifically for each event. Highlight the areas that make you an expert on the requested topic. Send an appropriate headshot. Know your audience. Speak their language. Speak at their level. How will the information serve them? It is about them, not about you.
2. Confidence - ¡Con Ganas! Be punctual. Start strong. Look Good. Stand Tall. Have a confident posture. You deserve to be there. You have something to say. Smile. Speak loud and proud. Capture your audience's attention with a story, a quote, or a question.
3. Composure - The better you know your topic and are passionate about your topic, the more
comfortable and confident you will feel. Go over all of the content in your head before the
presentation. Better yet, practice it in front of someone else, this helps get the jitters out so you
can be relaxed when you present. Drink water. Take a deep breath. Go.
4. Content - Do your research. Prepare. Prepare. Prepare. Own it. Outline the key points. Use the outline to create your content. When creating a Powerpoint, use images that convey your
message. Use minimal text. Use the outline during your presentation to keep you on point.
State your key points at the beginning, during, and summarize with them at the end.
5. Concise - Be concise. Less is more. Be aware of rambling, or going off on a tangent. If you get lost, return to the outline. Time out each section so you know if you are ahead or behind schedule. Be prepared for both scenarios.
6. Connect - Connect with your audience. Move around. Make eye contact. Project good energy. Smile. Stand Tall. Fluctuate your volume, pace, and rhythm. Be aware of what happens to your
voice and body language when you are nervous. Adjust accordingly.. Look above everyone's head. For Zoom, look at the screen.
Practice. Practice. Practice
Take every opportunity to practice raising your voice.
- Facilitate meetings
- Volunteer for presentations
- Lead break-out sessions
- Do presentations outside of work about any field of expertise, ex. cooking, dancing, music, etc.
We are not a monolith. We each have unique lived experiences and expertise. Alza tu voz, for the sake of the communities we serve. Pa'lante
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Jobs
Office of the Governor - Director, Office of Corrections Ombuds
DSHS - ESA Workforce Recruitment Strategic Advisor
OFM - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Innovations Manager
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