The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council serves as the state’s workforce diversity, equity and inclusion advisory and coordinating group. Working collaboratively with others, the council leads, supports and promotes strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across state government focusing on the state’s internal workforce to serve Washington state.

Current focus

• Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations on proposed new and current DEI related functions.

• Continue DEI Annual Summit to provide key strategic leadership and capacity building role to actively engage the employees of the state.

• Create structure, i.e. bylaws etc. for DEI council.

• Provide feedback on updates on all DEI executive orders.

DEI Council Member Alternates, Support and Staff