California
Racial Equity Commission
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WHO WE ARE
Established through Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-16-22, California's Racial Equity Commission is tasked with recommending tools, methodologies and opportunities to advance racial equity and address disparities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities and will provide technical assistance to state and local governments to advance racial equity statewide.
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We hope you'll join us for the Racial Equity Commission Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. next week, Thursday, March 21. You can find the posted agenda and other meeting information on our meetings' webpage. Register to tune in online by clicking the button below, or you can join in person at Bakersfield College, Delano Campus, located in Delano, California. Please note that parking is available on site and if you are attending the meeting in person, you do not need a permit to park at Bakersfield College, Delano Campus.
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Check out the Commissioner spotlight below to learn about one of our Commissioners, Traco Matthews, who lives in Bakersfield, near where we’ll be holding the Meeting. Then, read on for highlights from the upcoming Meeting’s agenda.
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Commissioner Spotlight: Traco Matthews |
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Traco Matthews is the Chief Health Equity Officer for Kern Health Systems. Working with the Executive team, he provides leadership in the design and implementation of Kern Health System’s business strategies, community relationships and programs to prioritize health equity and address it sustainably. Traco brings extensive leadership skills, a strong vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and deep community connections to this critical position in Kern County’s local Medi-Cal managed care plan.
His efforts to improve communities have been recognized via multiple awards and appointments. In addition to serving on the Racial Equity Commission, he serves as a Gubernatorial Appointee for the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Traco continually seeks to improve culture, processes, and outcomes through his work at Kern Health Systems and in the community. He uses his experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to contribute human-centered strategic analysis, effective leadership development, and expertise in building trust with Kern Family Health Care members, providers, and community partners.
“I'm often able to bring a voice of balanced perspective and articulation to this work. I'm always excited about communicating positive results and "calling people in" to this important work. In my opinion, we already have lots of legislation and policy on paper. Our primary mission will be to help drive action by winning hearts and minds.”
When asked about what he is most excited about related to the Commission, Commissioner Matthews reflected, “California is a state where every resident deserves to belong – that only happens when we implement diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies well. I'm excited to help identify, highlight, and communicate opportunities where Blacks, Native Americans, and other races have historically NOT been able to achieve relatively similar outcomes. I truly believe that when people (around the state) become aware of these disparities, there will be greater appetite to implement remedies. I'm also excited for legislators to see the data and to develop a sense of urgency around priority areas that need to be addressed.”
The passion that drives Traco in his work at Kern Heath Systems also shapes his commitment to the community in his personal life. He teaches business courses at California State University, Bakersfield, provides mentoring for leaders on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and serves as a local pastor and community advocate. He graduated from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2001, and from California State University, Bakersfield, with an M.B.A. in 2017. He is happily married to his wife of over 20 years, Dr. Jessica Grimes, a community college district administrator. Bakersfield, California serves as the home base for their frequent travels and life adventures.
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We look forward to #RacialEquity conversations with our commissioners and community covering the agenda items below.
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Welcome by Chair, Dr. Luke Wood
Chair of the Racial Equity Commission, Dr. Luke Wood, will welcome in-person and virtual guests with opening remarks.
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Overview of Proposition 209 and Affirmative Action
The Dean of UC Berkeley Law, Erwin Chemerinsky and Lisa Holder, President of the Equal Justice Society will give an overview of Proposition 209 and Affirmative Action.
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Consent Calendar Approval
Dr. Luke Wood, Chair, will move to approve last meeting’s minutes and the proposed by-law amendments.
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Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Appointments by Chair
Dr. Luke Wood, Chair, will lead the appointment of standing and ad hoc committee members.
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Landscape Analysis Update and Discussion
Dr.Larissa Estes, Racial Equity Commission Executive Director, Dr. Amy Lerman of Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley, and Julia Caplan of State of Equity will share updates and hold a discussion on their landscape analysis of government racial equity initiatives.
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Community Forum and State and Local Presentations on Racial Equity Efforts
Commissioner Traco Matthews will facilitate a panel discussion featuring organizations implementing racial equity efforts.
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Community Discussion - Racial Equity Priorities
The Racial Equity Commission meeting will close with Joyce Chiao, Consultant of Abundance Strategies, leading a community discussion on racial equity priorities.
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Additional Meeting Information |
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Meeting Information
The Racial Equity Commission (Commission) will host a hybrid meeting, with in-person and remote participation options. Both options will have opportunities for public comment. The Commission remains steadfast in its goals to promote transparency and public participation. To do so, the Commission has arranged multiple options to listen, view, and/or comment during the Commission Meeting. Please note there may be some technical issues during the hybrid Commission meetings.
Instructions for Providing Public Comment:
Public comment is an important part of every Commission meeting, and this hybrid meeting is no exception. If you plan to comment on an agenda item, or on a matter not on the meeting agenda, please follow the instructions below.
To make remote public comment, you will need to connect (online or by phone) to the meeting using Zoom.
To make online public comment: Visit racialequity.opr.ca.gov/meetings and complete the public comment form linked there. You will need to complete a separate form for each item on which you wish to speak. You may complete a form at any time during the meeting. When the public comment period opens for your item and you hear your name in that list, please raise your hand. You can do this by clicking “Raise Hand” under the “participants” menu, which you can find at the bottom of your screen on the Zoom platform, or by pressing *9 if you are joining by phone. The Commission staff member who is facilitating public comment will call on you upon seeing your raised hand. Commission staff will unmute your microphone then your name is called.
To make in-person public comment, please fill out the physical comment card provided during the meeting. Prior to making your comments, please state your name for the record and identify any group or organization you represent.
Timing of Comments:
Public comments will adhere to the length the meeting chair announces during the meeting. Commission staff will share a timer and ask speakers to end when their time is up.
Trouble-shooting technical problems on Zoom:
General Guidelines for Participation in Commission Meetings:
All times indicated and the order of business is approximate and subject to change. Public comment is taken on each agenda item as well as at the end of the meeting. If you wish to speak, please fill out the provided comment card for in-person public comment or use the “Raise Hand” function for remote public comment. Prior to making your comments, please state your name for the record and identify any group or organization you represent. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the Commission, the Chair may establish specific time limits on presentations.
The meeting agenda and accompanying action Item materials will be posted on the Racial Equity Commission website at racialequity.opr.ca.gov 10 calendar days prior to the meeting. To receive future notices for the Commission meetings, please sign up for the Racial Equity Commission listserv at racialequity.opr.ca.gov. This meeting will be recorded, and the recording will be posted on the California Racial Equity Commission website 10 days after the meeting.
The Racial Equity Commission will host a hybrid meeting, with in-person and remote participation options. Both options will have opportunities for public comment. The Commission is committed to promote transparency and broad public participation. To do so, the Commission has arranged multiple options to listen, view, and/or comment during the Commission Meeting.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Agustin Arreola, Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov or at 279-386-2183 as soon as possible to discuss your accessibility needs.
Translation and interpretation services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of these services, please make your request no later than 14 days prior to the meeting by contacting Agustin Arreola, Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov or at 279-386-2183. If you have any questions regarding the process for this public comment period, please contact Agustin Arreola: Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov 279-386-2183.
[Spanish] Servicios de accesibilidad adicionales, como traducción de inglés a otros idiomas, pueden hacerse disponibles si usted los pide. Para asegurar la disponibilidad de estos servicios, por favor haga su petición 14 días antes del taller público, a Agustin Arreola: Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov 279-386-2183
[Tagalog] Pagsasalin at pagpapaliwanag ay maaring ipakiusap (karagdagan sa Espanyol). Upang masiguro na mayroon ang mga serbisyong inaalok, mangyaring makipagugnayan kay Agustin Arreola, Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov or at 279-386-2183 sa loob ng 14 araw ng paggawa.
[Punjabi] ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰਨ ‘ਤੇ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਵਵਆਵਿਆ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ (ਸਪੈਵਨਸ਼ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ) ਪਰਦਾਨ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਇਹਨਾਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਪਲਬਧਤਾ ਨ ੂੰ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ, ਵਕਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੀਵ ੂੰਗ ਤੋਂ 14 ਵਦਨ ਪਵਹਲਾਂ Agustin Arreola, Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov or at 279-386-2183. ‘ਤੇ ਲੋਇਸ ਵਕਮ ਨਾਲ ਸੂੰਪਰਕ ਕਰਕੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰੋ।
[Vietnamese] Có thể cung cấp các dịch vụ biên dịch và phiên dịch (ngoài tiếng Tây Ban Nha) theo yêu cầu. Để đảm bảo việc có thể cung cấp các dịch vụ này, quý vị vui lòng đưa ra yêu cầu không trễ hơn mười bờn ngày làm việc trước ngày hội thảo bằng cách liên hệ với Agustin Arreola, Agustin.arreola@opr.ca.gov or at 279-386-2183.
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