3 New Employee Resource Groups Forming

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The network of County employee resources groups (ERG) continues to grow. Three new organizations are in the early stages of forming this summer: groups for veterans, millennials and employees of Middle Eastern heritage.

Joe Cordero, CAO Liaison to ERG, said employee groups not only benefit the membership, but they benefit the county as a whole.

“The ERGs all focus on recruiting and retention, professional development, supporting the County’s initiatives and cultural competency,” Cordero said. “It is a part of diversity and inclusion.”

Interested in joining these groups at the very start? Here’s how to help or stay connected until they launch:

  • The Middle Eastern Employees group is looking for volunteers to help with formation. Interested County employees can contact Sara Agahi at for additional information or to be added to an interested members list. The group’s next planning meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8 at 5510 Overland Ave., 4th floor large conference room. The group expects to launch this winter.
  • The Millennial group – formally calling itself the Association of Modern Professionals – said its mission will be to “bridge the generational gap through education, enhancement of the work culture, and networking while promoting Countywide initiatives.” Fill out this short form if you are interested in hearing more or joining. The group will reach out closer to launch.
  • The Veterans ERG is in the early planning stages of development. The group’s intent will be “to engage, mobilize, and deploy a Countywide network of passionate colleagues to support County initiatives and foster community relationships.” The group, to be named VALOR, is currently compiling a list of interested members. You do not need to be a veteran to be a member, just a desire to honor and support the men and women who serve our country past and present.

Additional information about the existing ERGs can be found online  at African American Association of County Employees (AAACE), Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees (APACE),
County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association (CSDFEA), The LGBT and Allies and the San Diego County Latino Association (SDCLA).