PORSESH POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Our brilliant scholars presented their projects at the University of Washington’s 27th Annual Public Health Symposium!
This incredible event brings together thousands of attendees to explore groundbreaking public health initiatives—

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While WA is seen as welcoming overall, local-level belonging lags.

Concerns: legal status changes, unsure about the future.

📕Read more: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

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Belonging in WA: A mixed picture.

44% of Ukrainian immigrants agree or strongly agree that they do NOT feel welcomed.

Full report: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

#UkrainianImmigrants #Belonging #CommunityResearch

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The need is clear: sustained, post-arrival language support for adult learners, working adults, and professionals.

Read more: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

#AdultEducation #CommunityResearch

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English instruction demand among Ukrainian immigrants in WA:

69% attended classes
11% wanted but could not
52% began learning before arriving in the US
Yet proficiency gaps remain.
Full report: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

#UkrainianImmigrants

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New data from our report: Cultural barriers (13%), lack of childcare, mistrust of providers, and transportation all block access to care.

Funding for community-based navigators is shrinking. This report explains why that matters.

Read: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

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Barriers to healthcare access among Ukrainian immigrants in WA:

Cost and wait times top the list. Language, system navigation, and lack of time follow closely.

23% report significant difficulty navigating the U.S. healthcare system.

Full report: https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

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A full Policy Brief and quarterly follow-up sessions are in development. More to come.

#WAPublicPolicySymposium #TransportationSystems #BuiltEnvironment #WashingtonState

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Last Thursday, we hosted the Washington Public Policy Symposium on Transportation & the Built Environment in Seattle.
Attendees included policymakers, researchers, panelists, and community advocates from across Washington State.

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Thank you to our keynote speaker, Jesseca (WSDOT), and to the panelists from King County Metro, FutureWise, Build 2 Lead, Transportation Choices Coalition, Seattle Transit Riders Union, Cascade Bicycle Club, and all who attended.

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This panel will explore how federal, state, and county policies can better align housing, land use, and infrastructure investments to support community stability and equitable access.

@TranspoChoices

📍 Centilia Cultural Center
📅 May 7 | 9AM – 3PM
#WAPublicPolicySymposium

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🤝 Meet the Built Environment Panel at the Washington Public Policy Symposium tomorrow, May 7.

Moderator: Kirk Hovenkotter, Transportation Choices Coalition

Panelists:
Jimmy Brown, Build 2 Lead
Saunatina Sanchez, Seattle Transit Riders Union
Tyler Vasquez, Cascade Bicycle Club

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Principal researchers: Tamara Cyhan Cunitz, Sian Nun Siam, Becca Duncan
Research Coordinator: Yuliia Zozulia
Technical Lead: Ehsan Shayegan
📄 https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

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NEW REPORT: Survey of Ukrainian Immigrants in Washington State – Community Perspectives and Needs.

321 Ukrainian immigrants across WA shared their experiences.

🔗 https://t.co/W7n32qTLLn

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This panel will focus on transit equity, climate resilience, and smart mobility technologies in Washington State.

Join us.

📅 May 7 | Seattle
🔗 Register: https://t.co/wsBh92s5jC

#WAPublicPolicySymposium #TransitEquity

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Meet the Transportation Systems Panel at the Washington Public Policy Symposium
Moderator: Karen Okonkwo, Ensamble Washington
Panelists:
Michelle Allison – General Manager, King County Metro
Alex Brennan – Executive Director, FutureWise
Kerri Woehler – Assistant Secretary, WSDOT

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🔗 Register here: https://t.co/wsBh92s5jC

@transpochoices
#WAPublicPolicySymposium #WSDOT #PorseshPolicyResearch

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We are excited to welcome Jesseca Brand as our Keynote Speaker at the Washington Public Policy Symposium on May .

Join us to hear her perspective.

📅 May 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Centilia Cultural Center, Seattle

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Her work includes drafting agency-wide community compensation policies, managing a $3 million community co-created grant program, and leading equity and environmental justice efforts for major transit projects like the West Seattle Ballard Link Extension.