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Diversity Advisory Committee
Overview
The City of Marysville recognizes the important value diversity has in our community. To us there are many facets of a diverse society which include, but are not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic level, mental and physical differences, age and sexual orientation.
Established in 2010, the Mayor’s Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) works to identify issues, prioritize support, and ensure that the diverse character of the community is represented in decision-making processes with regards to diversity and inclusion. Committee members should reflect the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of the Marysville-Tulalip area.
Mission
- Advise the City on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies that improve outcomes for marginalized communities;
- Assist the City in strengthening the relationship with diverse community groups, including historically underrepresented communities and marginalized populations;
- Lead the community in thought-provoking discussions that support cultural understanding, mutual respect and inclusivity, and further the enhancement of our community as one where cultural and physical diversity is celebrated as an important asset
Membership
Committee members have very diverse professional backgrounds and represent the following identities: military veterans, LGBTQIA+, Black/African American, White/European American, Muslim American, Native/Indigenous American, persons with disabilities, and Hispanic/Latinx. While the committee does not include every underrepresented group in the city, its goal is to work with as many groups as possible to ensure a broad representation.
| Mario Brown | WA Music Educators Association |
| Jamie Connochie | Everett Community College |
| Daniel Crisologo | Earthwise Pet |
| Terrance Dizard | Information Technology Consultant |
| JJ Frank | Marysville YMCA |
| April Griffith | Seattle Housing Authority |
| Mytyl Hernandez | Tulalip Tribes |
| Justin Martinez | CBRE |
| Tamyra McKay | Paunchy Elephant |
| Wendy Messarina | Marysville School District |
| Alica Mirghavamedin | Boeing |
| Ian Nelson | Caregiver |
| Cassandra Perez | Graduate Student |
| Jim Strickland | Marysville School District |
| Kirstin Tyner | Home Street Bank |
Contact Us
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Jason Smith
Training and Community Outreach Administrator
Email
Executive Department
1049 State Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: 360-363-8721
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| Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Ox) | Feb. 12 |
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| Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month | |
| International Women's Day | March 8 |