Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

One of CCWD's eight operational goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. Optimal service to our customers and the accomplishment of the CCWD mission depends on the achievement of this goal. We are committed to strengthening our organization by investing into our greatest asset, our people, through an intentional organizational-wide diversity and inclusive business strategy. Learn about CCWD's D&I history.

Diversity & Inclusion Master Plan

This five-year strategic master plan was developed following a year-long collaborative process with robust employee contributions. The plan details short- and long-term improvements to our organizational culture whereby prospective employees, current employees, suppliers of professional goods and services, water customers, education partners, and additional community stakeholders are assured of:

1. CCWD’s commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of how work is performed; and
2. CCWD’s accountability to the related action steps identified in the plan to advance the organization in the daily pursuit of the CCWD mission.

Six focus areas were identified and 26 goals were created for achievement by June 30, 2026. 

• View the Diversity & Inclusion FY22-FY26 Master Plan (PDF)

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment Statements 

View the commitment statements:

• Board of Directors
• Steve Welch, General Manager
• Sonja Stanchina, Director of Diversity & Inclusion
• Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council

Our initial focus is on diversity and inclusion, however it is important to understand how equity and belonging interface with diversity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion Administrative Procedure

• AP XII-5 Diversity & Inclusion Employee Advisory Groups (PDF)