Get to Know PISCE President Tiare Hamilton
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The County has 10 great Employee Resource Groups (ERG). They are each led by respective presidents who all demonstrate commitment and stewardship of its members to the various sectors of our community.
Get to know our Pacific Islander Society of County Employees (PISCE) ERG President Tiare Hamilton, a human services specialist:
Q: How long have you worked for the County and what departments have you worked for?
A: Seven years at HHSA.
Q: What do you do in your role/what are your job responsibilities?
A: I assist residents, providers, and other government agencies with questions or needs related to County programs and services. I assist with case management for updating case information, applying for benefits, completing required forms, and obtaining housing and basic needs. In the office, I am also on the ACES (Access Customer Experience and Services) committee, which was established with several HSS, SHSS, Access managers, and upper executives to brainstorm better ways to serve our customers and improve services. I am also the Access Union Steward.
Q: What are three words that best describe you?
A: Ambitious, passionate, and caring.
Q: What do you do in your free time?
A: In my free time, I like to jog, spend time with family and cook.
Q: Tell us about your ERG.
A: PISCE ERG cultivates multi-cultural competency and awareness of the many island nation cultures that make up Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. We assist with recruitment for County employment within the Pacific Islander community to assist in retaining a diverse workforce. We support County Initiatives and prepare members for advancement and leadership positions within the County.
Q: Why are ERGs important?
A: ERGs are important because all of them work collaboratively with County initiatives to interactively embrace County employees and the community by providing cultural awareness, outreach programs, professional development, and networking.
Q: What is your favorite part of being a member of your ERG?
A: Teaching others about the different cultures within the Pacific Islander community.
Q: What are some resources that you find useful and recommend to others?
A: The Virtual Produce Program is great. Fresh produce, dairy and eggs delivered to you that is local and fresh. I also encourage employees to check out the EAP website. It is a great resource for counseling, legal referrals, mechanics, and so much more.
Q: Who can participate in your ERG and how can employees join?
A: Any County employee and/or member of the community can participate in our ERG. To join, click the ERG tab on the left side of the Insite page, then the PISCE logo. You can complete the application by clicking on the plumeria flower. Other members of the community wishing to join, can follow us on Facebook or Instagram and click the “Join Now” button.
Get to Know the Other ERG Presidents: