Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Purpose - the reason we exist
To lead and empower diversity and inclusion in our community by creating opportunity and cultivating belonging so ALL can thrive; acting in a way that is equitable, sustainable, and intentional

Vision - the goal of purpose
We envision that we break through change barriers and ingrain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a cultural norm within the VA AWWA community – touching every aspect of, and everyone in the water sector
Mission - the path to purpose and behaviors we follow
We commit to doing this through:
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Leading efforts to celebrate diversity, increase inclusion, self-advocacy, and sense of belonging for VA AWWA members
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Increasing awareness, education, engagement, and courageous conversations within the community on a wide variety of DEI topics
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Building connections within and around Virginia’s water community, educational institutions, and affinity groups for the advancement of the quality of life and DEI stewardship through active outreach, allyship, and partnerships