Advocating for Autism Awareness

Heather Mitchell, a crime prevention specialist, proudly shares this picture with her twins Ava (left) and Mia (right), 12, modeling the Sheriff Department’s first Autism Awareness t-shirt which they helped design. April is Autism Awareness Month and Ava was diagnosed with it as a toddler.

Mitchell and her girls are advocates for other children with autism. They have helped bring deputy presentations to their school to help their classmates with autism or other social and learning challenges build friendships with deputies and reduce the fear of seeing a uniform.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it.

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Join Fireside Chat on Mentorship and Mental Health

Each of us views the world we live in through a unique lens. In a culture that seems more divided than ever before, our ability to empathize with one another and to view the world through someone else’s lens — is integral to finding healing and a path forward.

Join a “fireside” chat on mentorship and mental health from noon to 1 p.m., May 19. This event will feature Behavioral Health Services Director Dr. Luke Bergmann and Sheriff Capt. Nancy Blanco discussing how prioritizing mental health can help with career progression and personal growth.

The Emerging Workforce Association employee resource group will moderate the chat.

These quarterly sessions are moderated conversations with County leadership on the secrets to their career success and are held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team.

Join in the discussion in one of two ways:

  1. Register to get an automated calendar link. (Open in Edge.)

  2. Save the following information to join on May 19.

    Join on Teams
    Or call in (audio only) 619-343-2539, with Meeting ID 255 744 824.

See the flyer below.

41,313 lbs. of Waste Was Collected Thanks to You!

Almost 400 employees cleaned out their garages and sheds and headed to the County Operations Center recently for a household hazardous and electronic waste collection event. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality event was a perfect way to kick off Earth Month.

If you missed the event, don't worry. You can still find events and information about recycling and sustainability on the County’s Earth month website

And, don't miss the Earth Day Fair at the County Operations Center on Friday, April 21. There will be tree plantings, recycling activities, touch tables, electric vehicle displays, touch tables and a scavenger hunt in the community garden.

Support SDCLA and Cheer on the Padres

Join the San Diego County Latino Association for a Mexican Heritage Celebration during the June 23 Padres game against the Nationals.

Tickets for the game at Petco Park are first come, first served and sell out fast.

Price includes a limited-edition Padres hat, donation to a local community group and a ticket to the game.

Purchase tickets now for $40.50 plus fees.

If you have questions, contact sdcla@sdcounty.ca.gov.

See the flyer below.

Join a Delicious Fundraiser for CSDFEA

Meet new people, reunite with familiar faces, and enjoy boba and fries with the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association (CSDFEA) at Ice Box in the College Area on April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Can’t make it to the social event? No worries! Feel free to stop by Ice Box College Area anytime between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the fundraiser.

When ordering, be sure to mention CSDFEA or show the digital flyer at the register.

Ice Box will donate 15% of sales towards the CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Program.

RSVP here.

Newest D&I Digest Is Out!

The 3rd Quarter D&I Digest is out! This interactive newsletter has curated videos, podcasts, webinars, and articles that will help educate, build connections and spark inclusive conversations. It is designed to be used as a learning resource for County employees.

Check out the Connecting the Dots section featuring Director of Human Resources Susan Brazeau.

Explore it now. (The D&I Digest displays best in Chrome or Microsoft Edge.)