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Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and honor the many cultures that enrich not only our membership, but our entire community.
This special event will feature:
Inspiring guest speakers
Cultural performances
Light refreshments
Opportunities to connect and build community
Come celebrate with us, learn, and meet fellow members in person. We look forward to bringing everyone together for an afternoon of… Read more
Registration is open for HAPPENS AANHPI Celebration on May 14, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Location 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501-5414
We honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader whose courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire generations. MLK Day serves as a reminder that his dream lives on through action—calling us to choose service over silence, unity over division, and hope over fear. As we reflect on his legacy, may we each find meaningful ways to carry his vision forward through our words, actions, and commitment to one another.
Welcome Back HAPPEN Membership
A Message from Our Leadership
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our HAPPEN Business Resource Group community.
This year has been filled with learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations, and none of it would be possible without your engagement, ideas, and support. Together, we’ve continued to foster connection, inclusion, and growth within our organization.
As we enter the holiday season, we hope you have time to rest, recharge, and celebrate in ways that are meaningful to you. We look… Read more
Friendly Reminder: No General Membership Meetings in December!
Save The Date: HAPPEN's Annual ANHPI Celebration May 14, 2026
Join the ANHPI Planning Committee!
Do you love bringing events to life? Enjoy coordinating resources and creating memorable spaces for your community? We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help plan and make our ANHPI events unforgettable. Email HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov to volunteer.
Get involved and make an impact!
Congratulations to our new Co-Chair and Special Projects Lead!
Our new HAPPEN Co-Chair is Mark Metzger from the Office of Financial Management. Our new HAPPEN Special Projects Lead is Sundy Ballester from the Department of Social and Health Services. Congratulations on these two outstanding members as they take their place on our Executive Leadership Team!
BRG members: Help guide the state’s commitment to protecting rights and interests of immigrant communities.
Make your voice heard during a virtual listening session Oct. 29!The Office of Equity is inviting all BRGs to participate in a virtual listening session to provide feedback on Executive Order 25-09, Reaffirming Washington’s Commitment to Protecting the Rights and Interests of Immigrant Communities.… Read more
BRG Q&A with AG Nick Brown!
Attorney General Nick Brown committed to coming back to as a follow-up to our meeting with him earlier this year and his team set the date of October 14th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to continue the conversation.
All BRG Members to join: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Any questions or stories should be emailed to the HAPPEN email inbox to be reviewed.… Read more
Special Elections: Co-Chair and Special Projects Lead
Election for Co-Chair Submit your vote for the new Co-Chair by completing our election voting form. (Open from 10/08/2025 – 10/15/2025)… Read more
Special Elections: Co-Chair and Special Projects Lead
The following positions are up for special election on the HAPPEN Executive Leadership Team (ELT):
Co-Chair (1 position) Special Projects Lead Nominations are still open!Nominate… Read more
HAPPEN's amended Bylaws are available for membership to review and vote:
2025 Proposed Bylaws Changes (Updated link!) Click here to vote for 2025 Proposed Bylaws ChangesVoting will close on 08/18/2025 at11:59 PM.
The following positions are up for special election on the HAPPEN Executive Leadership Team (ELT):
Co-Chair (1 position) Special Projects Lead NominationNominate yourself or someone else by completing our nomination form between:… Read more
In case you missed it: The following positions are up for special election on the HAPPEN Executive Leadership Team (ELT)!
Co-Chair (1 position) Communications Coordinator Membership… Read more