In this issue:
- Happy New Year
- Featured Jobs
- NW Equity Summit
- News and Updates
- Professional Resource Group
- Member Spotlight: World Forestry Center
- Upcoming Events
- Community Events
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Happy New Year from Partners in Diverstiy!
Thank you for your partnership and support in furthering our mission. As we step into 2025, we are excited and committed to advancing our vision of a thriving, diverse, and welcoming community where EVERYONE has the opportunity to feel a sense of belonging. We will continue to support organizations to foster inclusive workplaces and empower professionals of color, ensuring all individuals can work, live, and flourish.
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Don't forget to get your tickets for NW Equity Summit by January 31, 2025 to take advantage of early bird prices.
Belonging is the outcome of equity and inclusion. Partners in Diversity’s biennial NW Equity Summit is the region’s preeminent diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging conference. It’s a chance to listen and learn from each other, share information, plan for the future, and build a sense of belonging.
Early bird prices (by January 31)
- Member pricing: $345
- Non-member pricing: $495
Regular prices (February-May)
- Member pricing: $445
- Non-member pricing: $595
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Meet Joanna
Joanna Harrison is joining the team as director of partnerships. With 17 years of extensive experience in sales, business navigation, administrative support, operations, and process optimization, Joanna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Her intentional networking skills and passion for building meaningful relationships in the community have consistently driven success in her current and previous roles. Joanna is not only a dedicated business professional but also a community enthusiast who believes in the power of collaboration. We are excited to see how her vision and leadership will enhance our partnerships and contribute to our growth.
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Portland Advocacy Day in Salem (February 13)
On Tuesday, February 13, the Portland Metro Chamber, an affiliate of Partners in Diversity, is organizing a delegation of business, civic, and elected leaders to champion greater state support for the issues most critical to our region including housing, job creation, and economic growth.
The program for this inaugural event includes general session presentations for the full group, as well as small group lobbying visits to the offices of State Representatives and Senators. Plus, the Chamber will release findings from a brand new commissioned report, produced by ECONorthwest, on whether Portland receives its fair share of state tax revenue.
Space is limited, so register today!
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Mentoring Monday (February 24)
PiD's executive director, Jenny Kim, will be one of the mentors for a second year at Portland Business Journal's Women's Summit featuring Mentoring Monday.
This event is an efficient way to build relationships and receive constructive feedback. Attendees will experience an open-minded atmosphere and opportunities to grow their networks, as well as partake in three rounds of roundtable discussion led by some of the most in-demand business leaders in our area. Each roundtable lasts 20 minutes, and you will participate in discussions around the specific topic of that table. Advance your career with guidance from leaders shaping the local business community.
Jenny will be speaking about why it's important to support women leaders and how to support them to help raise up other women.
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Meet James Clift
James is joining Partners in Diversity as a new co-chair of the Latino PRG.
James is a graduate of the University of Phoenix, where he graduated with honors, earning two associate degrees and one bachelor’s degree. He has chosen business development as his career path and currently holds a position at BBSI.
"When things are more than just about yourself , that’s when you make the greatest impact.
I’m excited to be a co-chair and do what I can to support the Latin community."
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Thank you, Lorena
Lorena Mancia has been a PRG co-chair since 2022. PiD is grateful for her leadership and service.
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Our monthly Member Spotlight highlights a member working diligently to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces in our region. This month, we are highlighting World Forestry Center.
For over half a century, World Forestry Center (WFC) has worked at the intersection of people and forests. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and inspiring champions of sustainable forestry, they offer experiences that inspire people to value and support the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests. While there are many organizations focused on forests, WFC is unique in that they are a social change organization engaging both public and professional audiences through a variety of programs and utilizing their campus as an event venue for the community
You can learn more about WFC on our blog.
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Join us for a virtual Breakfast for Champions
This quarter, we will explore the neuroscience of inclusion. Join us for this special virtual Breakfast for Champions on January 16.
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Join us for Say Hey!
For this quarter's Say Hey!, we are partnering with Muslim Educational Trust. Say Hey! is the largest multi-cultural networking event in Oregon and southwest Washington. Each quarter, Partners in Diversity connects local businesses and community members with professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington. Recently relocated professionals of color, Honorees, are introduced during a special portion of the program.
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Partners in Diversity provides an online space for nonprofits, public agencies and community-based organizations to share events and engagement opportunities that are relevant to communities of color. To view other community events or to post one, visit our Community Engagement page.
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A special thank you to our new members for their continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
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