Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Affinity groups

Build your community by participating in one UW’s affinity groups for staff and faculty. These groups are an important part of the UW community and are great way to build your network and foster connections.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Association

Black Association

Disability Staff & Faculty Association

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Association

Latinx Association

Native Association

UW Medicine has also created a series of race-based virtual caucuses with the intention of convening standing affinity groups going forward.

The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) and UW Human Resources (UWHR) partner to support employee affinity groups at the University of Washington.