Better Community”
Equity, Access and Inclusion (EAI) Manager Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas
provided the staff report and presentation. EAI Manager Perdomo-Arciniegas
thanked the Human Relations Commission for their attendance and
participation.The presentation included an overview of pre- and post-survey results
from the recent Allyship Training, which had over 40 attendees. The majority of
participants rated their overall experience as excellent and expressed they were
very likely to take action to support equity and inclusion within their communities.
Survey results also showed increased participant understanding of key concepts
such as allyship, privilege, implicit bias, and social systems. The survey further
identified interest in future trainings on topics such as the experiences of unhoused
individuals, immigrant experiences, economic mobility, and other EAI-related topics.
Commissioners provided comments and questions:
Commissioner Rosenfeld asked whether this year’s training was a condensed
version and if the format encouraged greater participation.
EAI Manager Perdomo-Arciniegas clarified that last year’s training was a more
extensive two-day session with deeper exploration of the CLAIM model and more
applied examples. This year’s session, provided by Service Never Sleeps, was a
condensed three-hour, beginner-level training. This year, the training was offered in
a hybrid format, compared to the fully virtual model used previously. Despite the
challenges of scheduling during work hours, there was strong engagement and
increased participation due to enhanced outreach efforts, including utility bill inserts.
While virtual formats offer convenience, in-person components fostered better
interaction and connection among attendees. Attendance grew from 27 participants
last year to 40 this year, with 60 individuals registered. The diverse demographics
ranged from young children to older adults.
Commissioner Landa shared that they appreciated the training and were pleased
that attendees planned to continue these important conversations in their personal
lives. They inquired about the number of post-survey responses and whether the
learning outcomes were the same as last year.
Staff reported that 14 post-survey responses were collected. The learning outcomes
differed from last year’s survey, as the training addressed more advanced content,
while this year’s focused on foundational concepts.
Commissioner Camacho expressed appreciation for the Commission’s role in
hosting the training, noting that it addressed important human relations issues that
