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Ripple Effect: Building Inclusive Work Cultures

The Ripple Effect: Navigating Water through Committees

Thank you to the Inclusion & Diversity Committee and Lily Lopez & Nicole Clark Reed for presenting the April Committee webinar.

Speaker Spotlight:
Lily Lopez serves as the Director of External Affairs & Sustainability at Walnut Valley Water District (WRD).  As a young Latina professional, Lily is committed to the development of meaningful connections with community members, industry professionals, and water enthusiasts.  Lily participated in the inaugural cohort of AWWA and the WaterNow Alliance's Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA 2023).  She is Vice Chair of the California-Nevada AWWA Inclusion and Diversity Committee, recipient of the AWWA 5 Under 35 award, recipient of the California-Nevada AWWA 2023 Young Professional of the Year award, and a member of the section's Young Professionals Committee. 

Nicole Clark Reed serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Supervisor at the Water Replenishment District (WRD).  In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and equity within the organization's workforce and culture.  She plays a pivotal role in shaping the District's strategy for promoting DEI values.

CA-NV AWWA Member FREE / Non-member $25

Building Inclusive Work Cultures:  Advancing DEI in Water Management

Description:
Join Nicole Clark Reed, Organization Development/DEI Supervisor at the Water Replenishment District (WRD), and Lily Lopez, External Affairs & Sustainability Director at Walnut Valley Water District, as they share their agencies' journeys in fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  This interactive webinar, hosted by the CA-NV AWWA Inclusion and Diversity Committee, offers insights into effective strategies for integrating DEI principles into water industry operations, workforce culture, and community engagement.  Learn how to tailor DEI initiatives to your agency and cultivate a more inclusive environment.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Strategic Planning for DEI:
    • Discover how WRD's Gender and Racial Equity Assessment provided actionable insights and informed long-term DEI strategies.
  • Embedding DEI in Organizational Culture:
    • Explore approaches to promoting inclusivity through employee engagement and sustainable practices.
  • Collaboration and Community Impact:
    • Learn practical ways to align DEI efforts with community needs, legislative goals, and cross-agency partnerships to enhance outreach and trust.
This webinar is 9:00 am - 10:00 am on April 17.
Earn up to 1 contact hour (based on attendance).  Contact hours will emailed to you within 30 days of receiving your class evaluation.
Receipts for classes are from info@ca-nv-awwa.org
Speaker: Lily Lopez & Nicole Clark Reed
 
When
4/17/2025
Where
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Webinar
 

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Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.