Workforce Learning & Performance provides training opportunities to public service employees so they can learn and grow in order to effectively and equitably serve Washingtonians. Please contact us for all your training needs. We are happy to work with you!

Learning Solutions:

We provide strategic, consultative, and operational support for high quality and valuable instructor-led or on-demand training for public service employers.

Questions about required DEI course information? Please contact: desdeitraining@des.wa.gov.

Questions about non-required DEI course information? Please contact: traininginfo@des.wa.gov.

Questions about non-required DEI course consulting? Please contact: DESMILearningSolutionsTeam@des.wa.gov.

Learning Solutions Team

Rachael Stich - Learning Consultant (Lead)
Taisha Perry - Learning Consultant
Marcia Moody - Learning Consultant
Sharon Page - Learning Consultant
Shannon Beers - Learning Solutions Operations Specialist

Christopher Cope - DEI Learning Consultant
Renee West - DEI Learning Consultant
Omnia Elnaggar - DEI Learning Solutions Operations Specialist

Justin Hahn - Learning Solutions Operations Manager

eLearning Development

We provide technology-based training and support that reinforces enterprise priorities for Washington state organizations.

Joe Waddington - eLearning Design & Developer
Shelley Roper - eLearning Instructional Designer
Pat Seigler - eLearning Program Manager

Leadership Development

We design and deliver training and consulting to equip leaders to facilitate inclusive and collaborative team cultures.

Jessie Cronin – Washington State Leadership Development Program Manager
Pat Seigler – Washington State Leadership Development Program Manager

Chief Learning Officer

The Chief Learning Officer leads the Workforce Learning & Performance program which provides public service training solutions that strengthen the business of government.

Wendy Endress - Chief Learning Officer, Ph.D.