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About BUILD

BUILD is a business resource group for members of the Black Community ​and their allies in Washington State service.​
BUILD is supported by
​Executive Order 21-01.

See OFM's presentation on Executive Order 21-01

Read OFM's policy on BRG participation
Read the BRG participation policy FAQ

Current BUILD Leadership
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. ​
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Leadership

Chair
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Position Description
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Tyrone Jordan-Oliver
Co-Chair
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Position Description
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Sherina James (Interim Co-Chair)
Executive Assistant
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Position Description
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Yeni Castaneto
Executive Sponsor
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Agency Profile
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Marcus Glasper
2022 Election profiles and statements
2021-2022 Leadership
2020 - 2021 Leadership
2019 - 2020 Leadership
Annual reports
To support and justify its presence, the Office of Financial Management asked BUILD to compile and present an annual report charting accomplishments over the previous year. Our report introduces our subcommittees, summarizes our activities from 2019 and 2020, and provides a look ahead at goals for the coming year.

2021
BUILD's 2021 annual report
2019 to 2020
BUILD is proud to present its first annual report
BUILD membership is open to all Washington State employees. Our general meetings and events are open to all wishing to learn more about the Black Community and our goals. 
BUILD's kickoff event, October 24, 2019
Front L-R: Reginald Cuffee, Michaela Doelman, Ayanna Pope; Middle L-R: Altavia Jones, Phil White, Beth Winstead, Marcus Glasper, Treese Beckett, Cathy Holder, Charlotte Kerney, Tammy Pitre; Back L-R: Dennis Worrell, Andrea Drake, Megan Matthews, Solomon Gilbert, Sacha Nixon, Tommy Simpson III, James Thompkins, Cheryl Sullivan-Colglazier
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