What's Happening at HAPPEN

Congratulations to the newest members of our Executive Leadership Team Extending gratitude and appreciation to our retiring ELT members Anti-Hate…
Our Executive Sponsor, Nicholas Vann, is handing off leadership to two new Co-Executive Sponsors, Kennly Asato, Commerce (COM), and Denise Ross,…
2025 HAPPEN Executive Leadership Team Special Elections

In case you missed it: The following positions are up for special election on the HAPPEN…

Honoring Remembrance Day, 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon May 21 - Celebrate ANHPI Heritage Month with HAPPEN: A Legacy of Leadership and…
Celebration of lanterns

HAPPEN's Vision

HAPPEN is a Business Resource Group for Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, and Asian employees and their allies that transforms the state's narrative of oppression, inequity and exclusion, and gives an identity and voice to current employees. We strive for a culture that allows all to fully participate and be their authentic self at work.

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Upcoming Events

Join our general membership meetings! They are held virtually on the second Wednesday of every month, except December.

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HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm (meeting will not occur December 2025).

HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm (meeting will not occur December 2025).

HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm (meeting will not occur December 2025).