Keep Washington Working
Formed in response to the 2019 Keep Washington Working Act addressing statewide policy on supporting Washington’s economy and immigrants’ role in the workplace, a work group has been formed to report back to the legislature annually on its work, which will focus on:
- Developing strategies with private sector businesses, labor, and immigrant advocacy organizations to support current and future industries across the state;
Conducting research on methods to strengthen career pathways for immigrants and create and enhance partnerships with projected growth industries; - Supporting business and agriculture leadership, civic groups, government, and immigrant advocacy organizations in a statewide effort to provide predictability and stability to the workforce in the agriculture industry; and
- Recommending approaches to improve Washington’s ability to attract and retain immigrant business owners that provide new business and trade opportunities.

Meetings Information
Upcoming Meetings
Join the April 19, 2023 Keep Washington Working Meeting (on Zoom)
Schedule & Agendas
- April 19, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- March 21, 2023 Meeting Agenda (Word)
- May 10, 2022 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- March 25, 2022 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- May 28, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Apr. 30, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Mar. 26, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Feb. 26, 2021 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Oct. 8, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Sept. 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Aug. 27, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Aug. 8, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Apr. 3, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
- Jan. 29, 2020 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Notes
- April 19, 2023 Meeting Notes (Word)
- May 10, 2022 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- March 25, 2022 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- May 28, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- April 30, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Mar. 26, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Feb. 26, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Oct. 8, 2021 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Sept. 17, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Aug, 27, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Aug. 6, 2020 Meeting Notes (PDF)
- Apr. 3, 2020 meeting minutes (PDF)
- Jan. 29, 2020 meeting minutes (PDF)
Workgroup Members
- Rich Stolz
- Kristin Snapp
- Sandra Rodarte
- Keelcy Perez
- Malou Chavez (Vanessa Gutierrez filled in for her while Malou was on leave)
- Evan Woods
- Jennyfer Mesa
- Linda Faaren
- Erin Williamson
- Shomya Tripathy
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Contact
If you have questions pertaining to the Keep Washington Working legislation or workgroup activities, please contact:
Tammy Deets
Email: Tammy.Deets@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 206-256-6154