For the period of April 15-October 15, 2024, a group of community partner representatives advised on this project as the Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CE Working Group established this CAC, representing a range of established community partners, to advise the current capacity-building effort as well as the U²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²â’s longer-term partner engagement strategy. The CAC brought their experience with the 91̽»¨and similar partnerships to inform the Priority Work Teams as they make progress on the seven CE priority areas defined above, and to inform next steps this tri-campus initiative beyond the current priorities and efforts.
The community partner representatives demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Has an established or ongoing relationship with the 91̽»¨ in some aspect of CE.Ìý
- Addresses priorities that arise directly from the community.Ìý
- Participates in networks of current and potential partners.Ìý
- Exhibits a commitment to diversity and equity, through leadership, service, or otherwise representing marginalized groups.Ìý
- Exhibits reciprocity in relationships, goals, and actions with partners and community.Ìý
- At this time the 91̽»¨is unable to provide translation services and will focus on English-language partners.ÌýÌý
ÌýThe CAC membership comprises a diverse group across the below categories:Ìý
- Sector of organization (private, governmental and non-governmental organizations, etc.)Ìý
- Size and resource-access of organizationÌý
- Topical focus of organization and of partnership with the UWÌý
- Location and scale of partnership (local, state, global, etc.)ÌýÌý
- Types of partnerships with the 91̽»¨(course-based, research, etc.)ÌýÌý
- Relationship/s with various units of the UWÌý
- Demographic identifiers and lived experiences of representativesÌýÌý
CAC members:
- Chalin Pahn, Asian Counseling and Referral Services
- Laura Rodrigues and Micah Pepper, Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Heba Ramzy, Avanade
- Daisy Parra-Padilla, Benton-Franklin Health District
- Jacques Colon, City of Tacoma
- Lori Forte Harnick, Goodwill Industries
- Luzviminda “Lulu” Carpenter, Seattle Girls School
- Marisol Bejarano, Rosario Reyes, and Tom Laing, Latino Education Training Institute
- Hiba Ishaq and Pratiksha Balaji, Pravah
- Mahnaz Eshetu, Refugee Women’s Alliance
- Jen Reed, Sound Credit Union
- Aimee Khuu, Tacoma Community House
- Joshua Garcia, Tacoma Public Schools
- Amy Norton and Erica Aparicio, Yakima School District