THE CORE OF BUILD
Our Mission
Improve the experiences of Black state employees, increase representation in leadership positions, give voice to the Black perspective, and build each other up as we move forward.
Our Vision
Change the state’s narrative and give identity and voice to current employees while enforcing policies that promote diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.
Our Values
We are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion.
Charter and By-Laws
Our Guiding Document includes information about membership, roles and responsibilities, elections, supporting agencies, meetings, subcommittees, activities plan, and staffing/operational costs.
Our Fundamentals
Our Fundamentals Map outlines our foundations, key goals, outcome measures, core processes, process owners, sub processes, and process measures.
Improve the experiences of Black state employees, increase representation in leadership positions, give voice to the Black perspective, and build each other up as we move forward.
Our Vision
Change the state’s narrative and give identity and voice to current employees while enforcing policies that promote diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.
Our Values
We are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion.
Charter and By-Laws
Our Guiding Document includes information about membership, roles and responsibilities, elections, supporting agencies, meetings, subcommittees, activities plan, and staffing/operational costs.
Our Fundamentals
Our Fundamentals Map outlines our foundations, key goals, outcome measures, core processes, process owners, sub processes, and process measures.
Monthly Membership Meetings
Our general meetings and events are open to all wishing to learn more about the Black community and our goals.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Virtual
Who: Open to all Washington State employees.
Zoom Link Here!
Meeting notices are posted to our LinkedIn Page and GovDelivery.
For questions or to get involved contact the BUILD at [email protected]
When: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Virtual
Who: Open to all Washington State employees.
Zoom Link Here!
Meeting notices are posted to our LinkedIn Page and GovDelivery.
For questions or to get involved contact the BUILD at [email protected]
What To Be a BUILD Member?
There are two ways to become an BUILD member:
Regularly attend our general membership meetings.
Actively participate on a subcommittee, board, or ad-hoc project.
We hold our general membership meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the odd months from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Subcommittees meet when needed to complete tasks, typically once a month.
Anyone may attend BUILD meetings, regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender identity or employment status. Meeting notices are posted to our LinkedIn Page and GovDelivery.
Questions? Contact us at B[email protected].
Regularly attend our general membership meetings.
Actively participate on a subcommittee, board, or ad-hoc project.
We hold our general membership meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the odd months from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Subcommittees meet when needed to complete tasks, typically once a month.
Anyone may attend BUILD meetings, regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender identity or employment status. Meeting notices are posted to our LinkedIn Page and GovDelivery.
Questions? Contact us at B[email protected].
Meet our executive Leadership TEAM
THE TEAM
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
MARCUS GLASPER 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
KIARA WALTON |
BUILD CHAIR
DEVON BRIM 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CHERI WILLOUGHBY |
PAST CHAIR
BRIAN LINDSTROM 
TREASURER
YENI SANDOVAL |
CO-CHAIR
LONNIE SPIKES |