Statewide business resource groups (BRGs) bring together groups of employees and their allies who have a common interest or characteristic. All BRGs have a charter, mission, goals and bylaws and contribute to an overall statewide business strategy.  BRG members bring their unique knowledge and perspectives, making them an asset to state business needs, such as recruitment and retention.

Black community

Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity

The Washington State BUILD BRG exists to improve the experiences of current and future Black employees, increase the representation of Black people in leadership positions, give voice to Black perspectives in policy decisions about Washington communities, and build each other up as we move forward. 

• Charter
• Highlights
• Annual Report 

BUILD contacts

• Website
• SharePoint (state employees only)
• Facebook
• Email

Veterans

Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)

The VERG exists to help integrate the experience, values, and knowledge of both veterans and service members in state employment.  This employee resource group supports former and active military personnel and their families through a system of comprehensive activities and developmental opportunities.

• Charter

VERG contacts

• Website
• SharePoint (state employees only)
• Twitter 
• Facebook
• Email

LGBTQ+

Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN)

The RAIN BRG exists to help Washington state create safe and inclusive workplaces where every LGBTQ+ employee can bring their full authentic self to work, enabling them to do their best work every day for the people of Washington. The group will provide resources and support to employees and the stakeholders serviced by state agencies.

• Charter
• Best Practices Resources
  • RAIN Adding Pronouns to Your Signature Line FAQ [PDF]
  • RAIN Recommendation for Use of Non Gendered Language [PDF]
  • RAIN Recommendation Including Gender X options on Forms [PDF]
  • RAIN Recommendation Inclusive Bathroom Signage [PDF]

RAIN contacts

• Website
• SharePoint (state employees only)
• Email

Latinos

Latino Leadership Network (LLN)

The LLN is driven by a vision to prepare outstanding Latino leaders and a qualified workforce to serve our state.

• Charter

LLN contacts

• SharePoint (access only for state employees actively participating in LLN)
• Facebook
• Email
• LinkedIn
• Subscribe to newsletter
• YouTube
• Website

People with disabilities

Disability Inclusion Network (DIN)

The DIN BRG exists to engage the experience, values and knowledge of people with disabilities in state government, promoting universal access, and creating an environment where people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the workplace.

• Charter
• Guide to Inclusive Virtual Meetings

DIN contacts

• Website
• SharePoint (state employees only)
• Email

Immigrants

Washington Immigrant Network (WIN)

WIN’s mission is to expand opportunities for immigrants who are current and future employees within Washington state government. The group serves as a resource for all immigrants who are state employees to connect, share, and educate each other and Washington state agencies on the skills, expertise and cultural value of a diverse workforce.

• Charter

WIN contacts

• Website
• SharePoint (state employees only)
• Email
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

 Hawaiians, Asian, and Pacific Islanders, Promoting an Empowerment Network 

In development state; not yet sanctioned 

ANHPI is a group for members of the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community and their allies in Washington state service. Please contact Nicholas Vann at Nicholas.vann@dahp.wa.gov or Denise Ross at denise.ross@psp.wa.gov for more information. 

• Charter is in development 

ANHPI contacts

• Website (In development)
• SharePoint (In development)
• Email HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov 
• LinkedIn (In development)
• Facebook (In development)