Diversity on Display at New ERG Wall

 

The County’s Employee Resource Groups, in partnership with the County Library, dedicated a new exhibition space this week to promote cultural awareness. A room at the Library’s administrative offices at the County Operations Center is now home to the ERG Wall, a project honoring individuals for their accomplishments in diversity and inclusion.

The inaugural exhibit “Breaking Barriers—Military Trailblazers” honors a group of veterans. The five established and three forming ERGs selected four individuals who represent each branch of the military: the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy. The display consists of posters of each military leaders with a photo and short synopsis of their support of diversity and inclusion.

Mavette Sadile, with the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association, said she hopes the ERG Wall exhibit will spark conversation, learning and inspires the community.

“This wall is a great opportunity for the employee resource groups to come together and collaborate on a special project that really speaks to the county’s initiative with regard to cultural awareness and diversity,” she said.

Joe Cordero, Director of the Office of Ethics and Compliance, said the Military Trailblazer exhibit is the first of many installations. The display will be changed quarterly, and after each exhibit’s run on the ERG Wall, it will tour County library branches and other County facilities.

Zenobia Howard, with the African American Association of County Employees, introduced the print honoring Adm. Michelle Howard:

 

Angelica Fortin, with the San Diego County Latino Association, introduced the print honoring Lt. Col. Olga Custodio:

 

James Inglis, with the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association, introduced the print honoring Col. Rayfel Bachiller:

Carl Smith, with VALOR—the veterans’ employee resource group, introduced the print honoring Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith:

Stop by 5560 Overland Ave., Conference Room B, at the County Operations Center to see the display yourself.