Diversity and Equity Officers Commission (DEOC)
About Us
The strong emergence of executive-level equity officers across many of our colleges helped to establish the first Diversity and Equity Officers Commission (DEOC), a formal statewide collective that meets regularly throughout the year and reports directly to the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges (WACTC)- Presidents group. The DEOC works to advance racial equity and establishes goals to address power, privilege, and oppression, both within the CTC system and at each of the individual colleges.
The equity department works to center the expertise and intellect of the DEOC and lends ongoing support and guidance as they continue to grow as a group.
DEOC Leadership 2024-2025
- DEOC Chair: Francisco Salinas
- DEOC Vice Chair: Dr. Luz Garza
- DEOC Treasurer: Dr. Shawna Freeman Lane
- DEOC Workplan Strategist: Dr. Shawn Best
Title Name/Title Contact Information Chair
Francisco Salinas
Associate Vice Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Spokane Falls Community CollegeVice Chair
Dr. Luz Garza
Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Columbia Basin CollegeTreasurer
Dr. Shawna Freeman Lane
Vice-President, Equity, Engagement, and Belonging at Pierce CollegeWorkplan Strategist
Dr. Shawn Best
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Olympic College
Members and Committees
Contact information for DEOs within the community and technical college system.
Minutes and Handouts
Meeting minutes from past meetings.
Resources
Resources including Workplan and Bylaws.
