In this issue:
- Featured Jobs
- Website and Job Board FAQ
- News and Updates
- Upcoming Events
- Hispanic Heritage Month
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Have questions about our website and job board? Check out our FAQ below!
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Portland and Vancouver Member Mixers
We welcomed our Partners in Diversity members at our member mixers in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. We enjoyed connecting, collaborating, and introducing all the perks of being a PiD member.
Thank you to our Portland sponsor Bank of America. Thank you to our Vancouver sponsors Alliant and Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.
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Literary Arts - Connie Chung in Conversation
Our API Professional Resource Group (PRG) had the privilege to attend Literary Art's Connie Chung in Conversation. It was an amazing experience to hear from and meet the amazing Connie Chung.
Thank you to Literary Arts for their support.
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OSU Alumni Association - Celebrando Nuestras Raices | Celebrating our Roots
Partners in Diversity partnered with Oregon State University Alumni Association for Celebrando Nuestras Raices | Celebrating our Roots. It was a great event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Our panelists spoke about the intersectionality of culture, higher education, and career.
Thank you to OSU Alumni Association for their partnership.
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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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October | Filipino American History Month
Sept 15- Oct 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 14 | Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct 31- Nov 1 | Diwali
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Learn more here.
We asked our Latino Professional Resource Group co-chairs what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them.
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Lorena Mancia, Founder and Partner at Criteria
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Being Hispanic is very special to me, especially growing up in the Pacific Northwest. My grandparents opened one of the first Mexican restaurants in the region in Hood River, and they set the tone for what it means to be there for your community in an incredibly challenging time for Latinos and farmworkers in particular. It wasn't just a restaurant; it was a safe space. Space to be who Latinos in the community were, speak Spanish, eat really good Mexican food, and talk about home. They were ahead of their time in understanding how important space can be.
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Being Hispanic means embracing a rich tapestry of culture, history, and identity that makes me feel pride. It’s a shared language that carries the warmth of my ancestors and a deep sense of community that transcends borders. My Hispanic identity connects me to resilience and gratitude, reminding me of the struggles and triumphs of those who came before me and my own journey. It’s a blend of past and present, guiding my values and inspiring me to celebrate how I was raised, honoring both my roots and the diverse world around me.
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Amanda Lopez, Talent Partner at Hanna Andersson
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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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