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In this issue:
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To sorrows that we’ve carried, side by side,
~ Your Partners in Diversity Team Amy, Jenny, Joyce, and Nydia |
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From our executive director, Jenny Kim Your support fuels everything we do from welcoming professionals of color new to our region, to supporting communities too often overlooked, and to building workplaces where everyone can thrive. None of our impact would be possible without our member organizations and supporters like you...
Maya Angelou once wrote, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” Her words feel especially timely now. Courage is exactly what keeps us steadfast. |
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Jan 28 | Virtual Breakfast for Champions - Qualified & Evolving: Reimagining Workplace Equity in a Changing Landscape | Zoom (Free for Members)
Feb 11 | Say Hey! | Honoree Submission | Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland Metro Chamber Affiliate Events Feb 12 | Breakfast Forum: 2026 State of the Economy | Portland, OR Feb 25 | Portland Advocacy Day in Salem | Salem, OR Mar 19 | 2026 Elevate Women Summit | Portland, OR May 19-22 | Best Practices Trip | Vancouver, Canada
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Your Next Opportunity Awaits – Post & Discover on Our Job Board!
Looking to fill an open position or ready for your next career move? Our member job board is the perfect place to connect talent with opportunity.
For Employers: Post your openings and tap into our network of skilled professionals who already understand your industry and values. It's a direct line to quality candidates who are genuinely interested in what you do.
For Job Seekers: Discover your next role at a company that values your experience. Our members are constantly posting new positions in the region. Don't miss your opportunity!
Jobs
Utility and Telecommunications Analyst | Oregon Public Utility Commission | Salem, OR
Property and Casualty Insurance Consumer Advocate | Department of Consumer and Business Services | Salem, OR
Commercial Portfolio Analyst | First Tech Federal Credit Union | Hillsboro, OR
Executive Director, Early Learning & Engagement | Mt. Hood Community College | Portland, OR
Project Manager, Measure Development | Energy Trust of Oregon | Portland, OR
Questions about using the job board? Email Amy at avaught@partnersindiversity.org for more information or to have your position featured in our newsletter.
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Joint Professional Resource Group (PRG) End of Year Celebration Our PRGs gathered at Literary Arts to celebrate together and wrap up 2025. The Joint PRG End-of-Year Celebration was filled with great music, meaningful connections, inspiring books, and a strong sense of community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. The night wouldn’t have been complete without the energy provided by our live DJ, DJ Trao!
A thank-you to our sponsor, Cambia Health Foundation, our venue sponsor, Literary Arts, and our raffle supporter, Rip City Remix, for their generous support.
Here’s to celebrating what we’ve built together and carrying that momentum into the year ahead.
If you are interested in sponsoring a PRG event, please email Jenny Kim at jkim@partnersindiversity.org or Nydia Peña at npena@partnersindiversity.org. |
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Women of Color RISING 2026-2027 Cohort Applications OPEN Are you a woman of color ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Women of Color RISING is a dynamic mentorship circle designed to support and build on the unique strengths and leadership potential of women of color in professional spaces. With opportunities for one-on-one mentoring and meaningful professional development, this program is ideal for women of color with experience managing others and looking to expand their impact.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a community that champions your growth and leadership. |
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Jan 11 | O-Shogatsu Festival, Japanese New Year | Portland, OR Jan 12 | Forest Pub: Bringing Fire Back to the Land | Portland, OR Jan 15 | Literary Art's Slamlandia | Portland, OR Jan 15-25 | Autoretrato de Fridita | Portland, OR Jan 19 | 16th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast | Ridgefield, WA Jan 20 | The Pillars and Intersections of Racial Equity Community Conversation | Vancouver, WA Jan 21-25 | National Forum of Black Public Administrators | Portland, OR Jan 24 | Sugarcane x Native Arts and Cultures Foundation | Portland, OR Jan 28 | BIPOC Reading Series | Portland, OR Jan 31 | Oregon Lunar New Year Celebration | Portland, OR Feb 1 | Lunar New Year Celebration | Vancouver, WA |
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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 page. |
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Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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Our monthly Partner Spotlight highlights a member working diligently to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces in our region. This month, we showcase All Hands Raised. Read about them below!
All Hands Raised You don’t have to do this work alone–and you don’t have to have all the answers. Each of us carries an important piece to this big puzzle we are trying to solve, so lean in to what you know best and what you uniquely contribute to improving outcomes for young people. Our systems change when people show up with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to listen and learn together.
We need professionals and leaders who are ready to partner differently, parents and caregivers whose insights are valued as expertise, and allies who are committed to using their influence to challenge inequitable systems through shifting policy and allocating resources where they are most needed and impactful. Everyone has a role to play, and progress depends on collective action. |
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A special thank you to our members for their continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: |
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