CWS Equity Vision by Alexis Millett https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc If CWS is successful at fully integrating and implementing DEIJ - what would the people/experiences/organization/community be like? en-us 2022-08-31 22:25:38 UTC 2022-11-03 17:55:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Equitable services https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278381540 Everyone in our service district has excellent stormwater (including flooding!) and wastewater services, and nearby ecologically-uplifted areas, regardless of income, renter/owner, race, etc.]]> 2022-08-31 22:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278381540 Elements of CWS' Equity Vision include https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278383119 Workforce includes diverse employees throughout the organization. CWS is an inclusive organization. CWS contributes to the increase in generational wealth in underrepresented communities. 

]]> 2022-08-31 22:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278383119 Engaged Employees https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278383639 Full participation and shared power with diverse racial, cultural and economic groups in determining its mission, structure, constituency, policies and practices.]]> 2022-08-31 22:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278383639 Other CWS equity vision ideas https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384299 CWS projects across the district include engagement with all the communities impacted, with particular effort toward reaching traditionally underrepresented communities.

]]> 2022-08-31 22:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384299 Belonging, taking up space https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384589 Being in a group of CWS employees FEELS different than it does now. More room for people of all races/genders/abilities/etc. to contribute, grow, lead, etc. ]]> 2022-08-31 22:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384589 Community Connected https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384836 The organization takes tangible action in the community to combat oppression and engages the community in the process.]]> 2022-08-31 22:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278384836 Another aspirational CWS equity vision https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385106 Leadership - from executive on down - represents (in percentages) the diversity of employees it has, and the diversity of employees at CWS represents the diversity of community members it serves.]]> 2022-08-31 22:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385106 Normalizing discussions of power and identity https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385246 When someone calls attention to structural inequity, microagression, etc., there's an understanding that the sky is not going to fall if we discuss it. It's like detecting something in a water sample -- we're gonna figure out how it got there and how to get rid of it.]]> 2022-08-31 22:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385246 Holistic https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385467 Employees and the community seek to connect to the broader organization and express/share their identities and how that impacts the work CWS does.]]> 2022-08-31 22:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385467 Inclusive culture/ processes https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385658 Conduct business and adopt polices that are inclusive and welcoming to all]]> 2022-08-31 22:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2278385658 conversations / awareness https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2296912359 - space made available for conversations and learning 
- has gotten staff thinking and talking about how we can be a more inclusive group ]]> 2022-09-14 18:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2296912359 policies and practices https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2296969087 1. I think recruitment policies make it difficult to hire outside of our usual talent pool - can be a barrier to hiring from underserved or disadvantaged communities


]]> 2022-09-14 19:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2296969087 Automatic associations https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2297038740 Practice of defaulting to the same group of people for opportunities because 'they've been doing this for years' does not consider everyone who may be eligible, making other staff feel excluded on opportunities that they may be interested in.]]> 2022-09-14 20:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2297038740 Being ourselves at work https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345643971 Many employees feel they can't bring their whole selves to work. ]]> 2022-10-18 17:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345643971 Lack of trust at work. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345644475 2022-10-18 17:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345644475 Activate recommendations from market research report. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345647448 Review and prepare to take action on content starting on p. 35 of this doc: https://cleanwaterservices.sharepoint.com/teams/IntertwineInter-GovernmentalCohort2022/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2FIntertwineInter%2DGovernmentalCohort2022%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FWash%2E%20Co%2E%20Urban%20Market%20Research%20Findings%20Report%5FTSWCD%5FCWS%5FCELs%5FSOC%5F10%2D4%2D2020%2Epdf&parent=%2Fteams%2FIntertwineInter%2DGovernmentalCohort2022%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral]]> 2022-10-18 18:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345647448 Community Connection https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345647763 Co-create programs and provide support and information based on community needs/requests (as noted in the urban market doc)]]> 2022-10-18 18:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345647763 One external, one internal https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345659971 2022-10-18 18:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345659971 Drop-in DEI discussion groups https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345661213 Open and accessible to all staff.]]> 2022-10-18 18:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345661213 ^^^is "community connection" a challenge or an initiative? https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345673030 2022-10-18 18:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345673030 There are departments in our organization that own internal and external DEIJ engagement strategy. We should consider working *with* these departments rather than working along a tangential plane. https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345675420 2022-10-18 18:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2345675420 Work with Washington County Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement to better understand their programs and resources to inspire future actions of CWS https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368893109 2022-11-03 17:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368893109 Community Partners List https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368895096 Create a dynamic list of area partners that currently serve historically underrepresented/ underserved/ excluded communities that includes a list of internal connections and mutual partner connections so that we can enhance those connections and find ways to better serve and be shaped by the broader communities we serve.]]> 2022-11-03 17:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368895096 Explore Washington County culturally specific resources https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368895144 Build out directory of organizations/people to reach out to for support
Connect with office of equity, inclusion and community engagement
Include info on how to address people/groups (preferred names)]]> 2022-11-03 17:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368895144 Video Series on Intersectional Identities of CWS Employees https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368908614 Similar to panel groups but more individual
Emphasize strength in diversity of employees, who we are beyond our job titles
Help create community]]> 2022-11-03 17:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368908614 Clean on Screen - DEI Edition https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368915657 Create a "Clean on Screen" style video series with employees sharing how the intersection of their identities impact their lives and their work. Group could develop the questions, potentially star in some, and guide the process to be able to tell stories often excluded.]]> 2022-11-03 17:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexismillett/afxnjvwbkt7fdqzc/wish/2368915657