Pro-Equity Anti-Racism
Our Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Statement
On March 21, 2022, Governor Inslee signed Executive Order 22-04, Implementing the Washington State Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Plan & Playbook. The Executive Order directs all Cabinet agencies to partner with the Office of Equity in a commitment to being an anti-racist government system.
The Puget Sound Partnership is dedicated to upholding this executive order in our application of environmental justice principles in Puget Sound ecosystem recovery goals. We stand in unity for the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in government decision-making, especially decisions that affect human health and the environment.
The Leadership Team is committed to the development of its Five-Year Well-being, Equity, and Belonging Action Plan for embedding equity and environmental justice into its operations, policymaking, and funding decisions.
We look forward to continuing this journey with each of you, our partners, and the Office of Equity. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Team.
Our Pro-Equity Anti-Racism team
Lea Anne Burke |
Director of Tribal Relations |
Denise Ross |
Workplace Culture and Development Manager |
Bryan Gordon |
Workplace Culture Specialist |
Signe Lindquist |
Community Engagement Coordinator |
Dave Herrera |
Community Member |
Larry Epstein |
Deputy Director |
Staff Presentation Video - 8/18/2022
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Last updated: 02/09/26