Our Work
community leading systems change towards racial equity
Committees
The Whatcom Racial Equity Commission has 4 committees that work in various ways to support our mission. These are:
Policy Analysis & Development
The Policy Analysis & Development Committee serves as an advisory board to local government agencies, other organizations committed to the aims of the commission, and the county-wide community with regard to racial equity.
Community Engagement & Outreach
The Community Engagement & Outreach Committee serves as a community forum on racial equity and creates mechanisms to identify issues, concerns, needs, and resources.
Data Analysis & Justice
The Data Analysis & Justice Committee gathers and analyzes disaggregated qualitative and quantitative data to identify racial disparities and disproportionalities in the areas of concern.
Administration & Development
The Administration & Development Committee serves as the administrative arm of the WREC, ensuring infrastructure and necessary support to serve as an effective advisory board to local government agencies, other organizations committed to the aims of the commission, and the county-wide community with regard to racial equity.