Multicultural Affairs Committee
How to Join
MAC is a voluntary, employee-led affinity group seeking to foster a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace aligned with the City’s mission and values. To be a member of this group, contact a co-lead (information below).
This is a City sponsored affinity group and all employees no matter your race, ethnicity, culture, gender, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend.
MAC Meetings
All meetings will be held in Hybrid Zoom Rooms, join us virtually or in-person - whichever works best for you!
Upcoming 2024 Meeting Dates, Guest Speakers, and Location:
- September 26 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Reuben Sanon - Mayor's Office | Metro South - Mendota Room (1 South Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI 53703)
- October 24 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Norm Davis - Civil Rights | Madison Municipal Building, Room 206 (215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI 53703)
- November & December - No meeting, join us for a TBD gathering and/or volunteer opportunities!
Join Virtually via Teams:
- Meeting ID: 256 438 683 715
- Passcode: DYaTfp
- Join the meeting now
Mission
To connect, inform, support, and celebrate all cultures and allies* at the City of Madison.
- *Allies are any individuals, of any race, background, ethnicity, identity who want to support our mission and vision
Vision
To create a community of employees where everyone is welcome to connect, to support, and to consult with the City on decisions that impact everyone.
Values
- Accountability
- We hold ourselves and each other accountable for how we show up and interact in this space. We show up in this space true to our personality, values, and character, and respect each other’s diversity and the experiences that make them, them.
- As a group, we will guide and hold systems/the City accountable for the impact of our/its actions
- Community
- We cultivate a space where employees feel they belong, are heard, and a space that fosters connectivity.
- Confidentiality
- This is a confidential space. Everyone can choose when, how, and with whom to share their experiences.
- Equity & Antiracism
- We are committed to ensuring the same resources are available to all employees, no matter your background.
Contact Information
Get in touch with us at: MulticulturalAffairsCommittee@cityofmadison.com
Or reach out to one of our co-leads:
- Nancy Saiz (she/her/ella) – Community Development
- Rommel Tijerino (he/el) – Community Development
- Emily Jamieson (she/her/hers) – Human Resources
Past Meetings and Guest Speakers:
- May 23, 2024 | MAC Affinity Group Kick-Off Meeting
- June 27, 2024 | Saran Ouk - Office of Business Resources Manager
- July 25, 2024 | Victoria Larson - Occupational Accommodations Specialist
- August 22, 2024 | Lorissa Bañuelos - Community Engagement Strategist