Affinity groups overview
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.
Affinity groups at UW provide space for connection, support, and community-building around shared identities and experiences. Participation is open to all UW employees—whether to find community or to support and learn from others.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Association
Disability Staff & Faculty Association
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Association
Staff and Faculty Veterans Association (SFVA)
For UW Medicine affinity groups, please see the UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity webpage.
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.