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NCW Equity Alliance leads dynamic, community-driven efforts to advance equity and inclusion across North Central Washington through education, advocacy, and connection.

E Pluribis Unum

Opinion Piece by the NCW Equity Alliance Board of Directors

April 4, 2025

E Pluribis Unum is the motto of the United States. Boldly, it is carried on currency and is front and center on the seal of the United States. As a banner, it’s proudly held in the beak of our national symbol, the eagle. Do you know what it means?

Building a Future Where Everyone Belongs

Supporting rural leaders, organizations, and neighbors on the path to  inclusion for all.

The NCW Equity Alliance was born from a simple idea: lasting change starts locally. Our work centers around rural communities in North Central Washington, places where connection runs deep, and conversations carry weight.


We partner with community organizations, schools, and local institutions to foster equity through education, advocacy, and reconciliation. Our mission? To create respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Building a Future Where Everyone Belongs

Supporting rural leaders, organizations, and neighbors on the path to inclusion for all.

The NCW Equity Alliance was born from a simple idea: lasting change starts locally. Our work centers around rural communities in North Central Washington, places where connection runs deep, and conversations carry weight.


We partner with community organizations, schools, and local institutions to foster equity through education, advocacy, and reconciliation. Our mission? To create respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Why Rural Matters

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in smaller towns and rural areas isn’t one-size-fits-all. We understand the nuances that come with tight-knit communities and regional cultures. That’s why we take a grounded, relationship-first approach—one rooted in trust, shared experience, and growth.



We listen. We learn. We show up. Together, we’re building lasting change.

We prioritize:

  • Nurturing local facilitators and consultants with lived experience
  • Creating a multigenerational, multiethnic pool of regional mentors
  • Demonstrating the power of “calling in” as a tool for accountability and co-creation
  • Preserving rural identity while advancing inclusion, respect, and tolerance

Our Three Pillars

Everything we do is built on three powerful pillars:

Education

Raising awareness, building knowledge, and expanding DEI literacy across communities.

Advocacy

Uplifting voices, shifting systems, and working alongside those most impacted.

Reconciliation

Bridging divides, healing harm, and fostering understanding across differences.