Washington State Women's Commission

08/23/2026

Shoutout to Maji Rising for putting together an incredible two-day FREE resource fair in Spokane. “Village of Care” could not come at a more important time, thanks to the resource and service providers who show up again and again for their community.

08/14/2026

On behalf of the Washington Women’s Caucus, WSWC staff had the honor of bringing hygiene kits to two incredible organizations serving unhoused youth and survivors in Yakima County.

Huge thanks to YWCA Yakima, Rod’s House, and our incredible women legislators for their donations!

Special thanks to district 14 Rep. Gloria Mendoza for joining us. 🫧

08/05/2026

Thank you for uplifting, Senator T'wina Nobles, and for the work you do every day to make sure your constituents' needs are heard and addressed!

Public service should be a place where every employee is valued, respected, and able to thrive.

The newly released report, Black Women in Washington’s Public Sector, highlights the lived experiences of Black women serving in state and local government and identifies opportunities to strengthen workplace culture, accountability, and leadership.

As a state senator, I believe our public institutions are strongest when everyone has the opportunity to lead and succeed. That means listening, learning, and continuing the work to build workplaces rooted in equity and opportunity.

Thank you to the Washington State Women's Commission, BUILD, and the more than 400 Black women who shared their stories to help move this important conversation forward. 🫶🏾

🔗 https://wswc.wa.gov/economic-well-being/black-women-in-the-public-sector

07/06/2026

We’re answering your most common questions about EO 26-01: Washington’s executive order to support workplace accommodations for perimenopause and menopause ✅

06/29/2026

Over the last several months, the Women's Commission has had the privilege of listening to and uplifting the experiences of Black women serving in Washington's public sector.

Through a statewide survey conducted in partnership with Blacks United in Leadership & Diversity (BUILD), an in-person convening, and direct consultation with state agency leaders, those experiences shaped a set of recommendations and practical tools to help create more inclusive, equitable, and responsive workplaces.

The final report, recommendations, and resources for both employees and employers are now available: wswc.wa.gov/black-women-in-the-public-sector

06/22/2026

You still have time to apply for one of our three policy committees; Health, Safety & Economic Well-Being!

We especially encourage applicants with lived and professional experience in the following focus areas:
🟣Health – Assessing the impending impacts to healthcare access for women and girls under the H.R.1 budget bill.
🔵Safety – Assessing the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding distribution formula.
🟢Economic Well-Being – Assessing the systematic factors that lead to a difference in earnings between men and women in WA state.

Learn more: wswc.wa.gov/join-committee
Apply by Friday, July 3rd: shorturl.at/iBXqs

06/15/2026

As we welcome visitors from around the globe, Culture Generation founder and cultural ambassador Christina Arokiasamy encourages travelers to skip the chains, venture beyond the stadiums, and support BIPOC-, immigrant-, and women-owned restaurants.

Not only is this the best way to guarantee an incredible, authentic food experience, like the one Brittany and Christina shared a Seree Thai, but dining at these establishments offers an opportunity to meaningfully invest in the communities that make King County so vibrant.

Looking for your next great meal? Visit culturegeneration.org and click the digital "Kent Culinary Tourism" brochure on the homepage to start exploring.

06/09/2026

Help guide state-level work for Washington women and girls!

The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is accepting applications our 2026-2027 policy committee cycle.

Health, Safety, Economic Well-Being committee members advance policy priorities by sharing subject matter expertise and/or lived experience, assisting with research and data collection, and engaging communities on key issues.

📌 Swipe to explore each committee’s focus area.
🗓️ Apply by Friday, July 3, 2026
📲 shorturl.at/iBXqs
🔍 Learn more: wswc.wa.gov/join-committee

06/08/2026

Ashley Fedan has been a nurse for nearly 2 decades. She specializes in providing safety and comfort to patients across the state through her mobile anesthesia clinic.

As an advocate for the health of Washingtonians, her message this Pride Month is an urgent one. By threatening access to lifesaving gender-affirming care for transgender people, you threaten access for everyone.

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month from the Washington State Women's Commission!

Thanks, as always, to our incredible peers at the LGBTQ Commission for organizing a meaningful event raising the Pride flag at our state capitol.

Our colleagues at LGBTQ lead the way for what it means to serve as a conduit between community and the state, ensuring policies and programs reflect the voices, experiences and priorities of those they serve.

We are honored to work alongside them!