Join Washington County’s Office of Sustainability and colleagues on February 20th, for a virtual panel event in celebration of this year’s United Nations World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ). Full event details and registration link below.

This event is open to the public. Partners and community members are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, February 20th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM PST

Register to attend this free virtual event on Zoom

In conversation with community leaders, we’ll discuss:

• What it means to center people, culture, and place in your work
• Current initiatives to address food justice, increase access to mental health services, support the development of small business, and prepare homes for a changing climate 
• How our panelist’s initiatives are promoting resilience in our community 
• Ways you can empower local leaders, get involved, and amplify their work 

Panelists

• Sage Fairman, Market Access Manager, Adelante Mujeres, Market Access Program 
• Ingrid Solares, Director of Health Equity, Adelante Mujeres, Esperanza Mental Health, and Wellness Program
• Amber Faist, Program Director, NW Native Chamber
• Bear Silver, Youth Program Manager,  Working Theory Farm

Opening remarks

o   Carolina Martins, Program Coordinator in Washington County’s Office of Sustainability, and Adrienne Chaille, Senior Program Coordinator of Economic Development Programs at Washington County will open the event with brief comments on World Day of Social Justice, and Washington County’s own approach to building strong community partnerships for economic development. 

o   Odalis Aguilera, Green Business Food Waste Advisor, Washington County Health and Human Services will moderate conversation and Q&A with panelists 

This event will be recorded for internal use only.