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Why we are here • Creating an Inclusive Culture • 2019 changes • Employee Resource Groups – Status Update • Today we are here to provide information, no action is required. 2

Office of EEO, Equity & Inclusion Mission To ensure an equitable system that grows and sustains a diverse workforce, fosters an inclusive culture and builds organizational capacity. 3

Our Approach Four Strategies • Employees & Culture- Growing a diverse workforce and creating a more inclusive Sound Transit. • Talent Engagement- Engaging with aspiring students and leaders early and often-ensuring that anyone can see themselves in Sound Transit. • Capacity Building - Building organizational capacity through consulting, network building, inclusive leadership development, workshops and trainings. • Institutional Change - Developing and implementing institutional change strategies to operationalize equity. • 4

2019 Work Equity & Inclusion Policy adopted in December 2019 • Section 3.1 - Sound Transit commits to building an agencywide culture of inclusion. Kicked off three Employee Resource Networks (ERNs) • Diverse-Abilities ERN, Native American & Indigenous ERN, and Veterans ERN Values Leadership Council (VLC) • Alignment of culture initiatives Restructure 5

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ERGs increase awareness and understanding of cultural issues while nurturing Sound Transit's diverse talent, enriching the organizational culture, volunteering in the local community, and contributing to our overall performance. - Cultural Awareness - Talent Development - Community Engagement - Internal Policy 7

Blacks Empowering Success in Transit (BEST) Mission To serve as a platform for the advancement of goals, policy and ideals unique and common to African American professional interests at Sound Transit. 8

Latinx in Transportation (LIT) Mission To promote the representation of the Latinx community throughout Sound Transit (ST) by fostering recruitment, retention and advancement. Giving back to the community and increasing the visibility of the rich diversity of Latinx community in the Puget Sound region. 9

PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies) Mission The Sound Transit Pride Group is an inclusive employee resource group that supports its LGBT+ community by fostering staff development, advising agency policy, and participating in community outreach. 10

Sound Transit Pacific Islander Asian American Masterminds (SPAM) Mission To increase the engagement, cultural awareness, and professional development of Sound Transit’s Asian and Pacific Islander staff and assist in supporting programs to reach and serve the AAPI community as well as all Sound Transit employees. 11

Women Empowering Sound Transit (WEST) Mission Improve gender equity at Sound Transit by empowering women, educating staff, and working cooperatively with the agency’s leaders. 12

2019 in Review • 670+ Sound Transit staff engaged (61%) • 76 ERG hosted events/activities • Heritage/History/Cultural Months • Community engagement & volunteerism • Professional development • Networking • 31 ERG Leaders • 5 Executive Sponsors 13

The Value • ERGs lead to highly engaged employees • Engagement leads to retention • Helps meet Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals • Helps meet equity goals – employees are reflective of the communities we serve • Through established relationships, allows Sound Transit to respond to community in more culturally relevant ways 14

Thank you. soundtransit.org

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