Commemorating Rare Disease Day
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The County Administration Center was lit in green, purple and pink Monday night to commemorate Rare Disease Day.
Ethics Is Your Business
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Doing the right thing is everyone’s business. The County of San Diego prides itself on putting ethics at the forefront of what we do. Please join the Office of Ethics and Compliance in celebrating Ethics Awareness Month by attending a Speakers Series, featuring our own Board of Supervisors, stopping by a pop-up event, and participating in online activities.
Speaker Series
Nora Vargas, Vice Chair
District 1
March 7, noon
Zoom link
Terra Lawson-Remer, Supervisor
District 3
March 17, noon
Zoom link
Nathan Fletcher, Chair
District 4
March 21, noon
Zoom link
Pop-up Events
County Administration Center (CAC)
March 1
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
7:30 to 9 a.m. – 1st floor near elevators
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 4th floor near cafeteria
County Operations Center (COC)
March 30
5560 Overland Ave., San Diego
7:30 to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. near cafeteria
For more information, email oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-531-5174. In addition, you can visit OEC’s InSite page.
See the flyer below. Note: all links to Zoom events are above.
CAC Lit in Support of Ukraine
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The County Administration Center was lit in blue and yellow Saturday night in support of Ukraine.
OERJ Launching Partner & Strategy Circle
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By the Office of Equity and Racial Justice
The Office of Equity and Racial Justice is launching a community-focused Partner & Strategy Circle to foster collaboration, co-creation and strategic partnerships on anti-racism work. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 9, at 4 p.m., in collaboration with the City of San Diego’s Office of Race and Equity at the Malcolm X/Valencia Park Branch Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego.
Participants will have an opportunity to engage County and City staff on the development of their respective Equity Plan.
Stay informed of future updates! Sign up for our mailing list and follow us on Instagram.
Join Spring Has Sprung Mixer
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Please join our LGBTQ&A Employee Resource Group on March 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gossip Grill for a Spring Mixer! The ERG will provide appetizers and great company! If you are not a current member, please join today.
See flyer below.
The County Counts
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Christianne Knoop and Lisa marie Lawrence, social workers with the Office of Homeless Solutions speaking with a man.
Hundreds of County employees are signed up for Thursday’s Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness. If you’re taking part, send us a picture of yourself or fellow volunteers at the event.
We’ll share some of the photos on InSite.
a group interviews a person experiencing homelessness.
Lisa Marie Lawrence, Social Worker with the Office of Homeless Solutions, went out with a group in North Park and the University Heights areas.
Omar Passons with PATH outreach workers
Omar Passons, ana OCampo and Andrea Nasser fromthe Office of Homeless Solutioons in Spring Valley
HHSA Team from Public Health
Volunteers gather in La Mesa for the Count.
Todd Hood, Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Ethics and Compliance, went out with a team near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
Employees from the Office of Homeless Solutions
An employee along a riverbed
A volunteer along the San Diego River bed
chairperson nathan fletcher and his team join the CENTRAL REGION HHSA TEAM, NICK MACCHIONE, BARBARA JIMENEZ, DAVID ESTRELLA, AND DIJANA BECK
Jeannette Castillo Aguirre, Jason Espinoza and ARturo Quiros with Chula Vista Mayor Mary casillas Salas.
HHSA Office of Homeless Solutions Self Sufficiency team in santee
Lisa Marie Lawrence, Social Worker with the Office of Homeless Solutions, went out with a group in North Park and the University Heights areas.
Megan O’Dowd, program coordinator with Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, with La Mesa City Council Member Colin Parent (left), Matthew Smiley and Jim Parsons.
Beatrice Maleno PSII, Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities- Office of Homeless Solutions, Scarlett Gurrola- Supervising Human Services Specialist Fallbrook CRC, Jeamilette Sanchez- Human Services Specialist Fallbrook CRC, Derek Abel- Human Services Specialist Fallbrook CRC, James Caraballo - PATH Program Manager North County.
Cristal Vera with the County Counsel Department volunteered at the count.
Emma Wan - Student Worker/Graduate Tech – Dept of Health and Human Services Agency; and Jeff Arsua – Environmental Specialist III – Dept of Environmental and Health Quality went out in the Clairemont Mesa Area
Review DHR Policy on the State’s New COVID Paid Sick Leave
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Supplemental paid sick leave has been extended through Sept. 30. The policy ensures that employees continue to have access to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave, which may be used by employees who have been advised to quarantine, those caring for COVID-impacted family members, attending a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, and more.
There are new requirements to access the entire 80 hours so read the DHR policy, download the supplemental sick leave request form and review state guidance.
Find the poster here with all the details about the new paid leave.
Join Discussion on Book Written by County Employee
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Join the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association and the Middle Eastern Employee Resource Group in a virtual discussion of a book by a County employee.
Davinder Kaur, a supervising office assistant with Probation, is the author of “Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It.” Her book will be discussed from 5:30 to 7 p.m., March 29.
Download the e-book through the San Diego County Library or online and RSVP to the book discussion now.
Book Description:
In the late 1980s, Davinder Kaur was forced to marry a man she didn't know. When she was only 14 years old, the marriage was arranged and set to occur when she turned 18. After four long years of internal turmoil and despair, she had two choices: adhere to the customs and traditions of her family or risk bringing dishonor to their home. Kaur didn't like either option, so she made a plan—a plan to survive.
Kaur tells of the pain, lies, and betrayal she suffered at the hands of those who were meant to protect her the most. But her story doesn't end there. Her willingness to speak out and fight not only saved her life but the lives of many other women and young girls over the years. She offers courage and strength to those who can't advocate for themselves, and she works with organizations all over the world to help end arranged and forced marriages. Kaur gives a voice to the voiceless as she breaks down walls to eradicate cultural and traditional abuse.
Rewind: Fireside Chat Series Launches with LGBTQ&A ERG
/Did you miss the first Employee Resource Group Council’s Fireside Chat on Tuesday? Have a listen to the informal session now! The event was hosted by our LGBTQ&A ERG and featured their two executive advisors: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric McDonald and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Andrew Potter. The two discussed the importance of mentorship in their career paths. After watching, take the event survey.
These virtual conversations, held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team, will be hosted by an employee resource group and rotate quarterly. Stay tuned for the next one!
AAACE Hosting Membership Drive
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Join the African American Association of County during their Membership Drive Month.
The employee resource group is dedicated to building a sense of community through celebrating African-American culture; supporting diversity and serving as a strategic partner to the County of San Diego, and providing opportunities for professional growth so that new ideas and leaders can flourish. Join the ERG.