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FRAMEWORK & PLAN
Presentation to
Central San Board
March 7, 2024
Bernardo Ferdman, Ph.D.
Ferdman Consulting
Benjamin Johnson, Philip Leiber, & Velisa Parks
Central San DEI Task Force members
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DEI Task Force
Members of DEI Task Force:
u Ann Vallee, Community Affairs Representative
u Benjamin Johnson, Internal Auditor
u Heather Ramamurthy, Management Analyst
u Joe Jackson, Environmental Compliance Inspector I
u Zachary Lee, Associate Engineer
u Nicole Marshall, Accounting Technician
u Liana Olsen, Assistant Engineer
u Lori Schectel, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division Manager
u Philip Leiber, Director of Finance & Administration
u Velisa Parks, Administrative Services Assistant
u Winston Ingram, Senior Household Hazardous Waste Technician
Previous members:
u Kathleen Rodriguez, Real Property Agent
u Mary Lou Esparza, Laboratory Program Administrator
u Randy Petitt, Maintenance Crew Member II
u Russell Salva, Crew Member
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GOAL
Present the DEI Framework & Strategic Plan
developed by Central San’s DEI Task Force
(together with supporting materials)
Address any questions and concerns from the
Board
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Initial Charge
What do we need to learn and do at Central San
regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion to
continue to be an exemplary organization and
best in class?
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Central San’s DEI Journey (2022-present)
2021: Commitment to DEI in Strategic Plan; Board DEI Ad Hoc Committee established
•Briefings for Board’s Ad Hoc DEI Committee (Feb. 10, 2022) and full Board (March 17, 2022)
•Briefings, interviews with, Inclusion@Work® learning journey, and multiple prof. dev’t workshops with
mgmt team
•District-wide launch of DEI initiative for all staff (July 2022)
Feb-July 2022: DEI
Briefings, Leadership
Learning Sessions &
Engagement, & District-
Wide Launch
•Recruitment & launch of Central San’s DEI Task Force and DEI Coordination Team
•Learning workshops & Inclusion@Work® learning journey (Sept/Oct 2022)
•Monthly Task Force meetings & Coordination Team working sessions
•Development of DEI Task Force Charter & DEI Vision/Rationale/Principles
•Support and coaching on DEI issues for Central San leaders
Aug 2022-Jan. 2023:
Creation, Launch, &
Initial Work of DEI Task
Force & DEI
Coordination Team
•DEI updates for Board (Feb. 2023)
•Comprehensive assessment: customized version of Workplace Inclusion Inventory™(all staff), group
interviews, Global DEI Benchmarks, feedback & visioning sessions (with Task Force, Mgmt Team, & DEI
Forums with all staff)
•Board DEI workshop
Feb.-July 2023: District-
Wide DEI Assessment &
Ongoing Task Force Work
•DEI workshop for HR team (Aug. 2023)
•DEI workshop with Board (Nov. 2023;); DEI conversation with Board (Dec. 2023)
•Task Force sessions with staff (CSO, Nov. 2023)
•Task Force generation and prioritization of DEI pillars, strategic goals, and strategies -multiple meetings &
workshops
•Management team sessions to review and provide input on plan (Nov. 2023, Jan. & Feb. 2024)
Aug. 2023-Feb. 2024:
Development of DEI
Framework and Plan
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The Future of DEI at Central San
DEI vision & principles
DEI pillars
•Inclusive Workplace Culture: Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, trust, and collaboration, where everyone has the opportunity
to experience belonging and to contribute at their best.
•Workforce Diversity & Equity : Proactively foster and develop equitable talent management practices and systems that create and
sustain a diverse workforce.
•Community Engagement & Visibility, External Relations, & Customer Service: Begin to incorporate DEI principles into Central San’s
approach to customer service and community engagement.
•DEI Leadership & Sustainability: Foster and maintain a vibrant culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by establishing the
organizational infrastructure and allocating the resources needed to lead, integrate, and sustain Central San’s DEI initiatives.
DEI strategic goals & strategies
DEI implementation: action plans & metrics
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Toward realizing the DEI vision & outcomes: an ongoing journey