Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The DEI Committee's purpose is to accept the Differences that make each of us unique. We seek to ensure fair treatment and Equity of opportunity for all, by creating an environment built on respect and integrity. We will accomplish nclusiveness by building a culture of belonging and actively inviting the contribution of all people. This committee hosts a number of events from DEI workshops, web series, career roundtables, mixers, trainings, and more! We are always seeking new members and welcome anyone to the DEI Committee!

2025 Meeting Schedule

This committee meets as-needed, depending on upcoming events that the group is working on. Meetings are virtual, unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Joe Callahan or Richie Garcia to get involved with this committee.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

  • Richie D. Garcia
    Water Filtration Superintendent South Haven Board of Public Utilities
    Committee Vice-Chair
  • Abigail Bergmann
    Civil Engineer C2AE
  • Amanda Rainville
    Amanda Rainville
    Sr. Business Development Manager Pullman
  • Anita Green
  • Anne Warrow
    Senior Utility Engineer Ann Arbor Public Services
  • Camille Williams
    WATER TECH LEVEL 1 Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Colin McCorkle
    Fishbeck
  • Conuetta Wright
    Ann Arbor Public Services
  • Demar Byas
    Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
  • Esther Baptiste
    Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Hillary M. Caron
    Hillary M. Caron
    Water Education & Programs Coordinator Grand Rapids Water Department
  • Jaime Fleming
    Jaime Fleming
    Superintendent City of Wyoming Utilities Department
  • Joseph Callahan
    Civil Engineer City of East Lansing
    Committee Chair
  • Lynn Herrick
    Great Lakes Water Authority
  • MoNique Harvey
    Lansing Board of Water & Light
  • Quentin Clark
    Water/Sewer, and Streets Superintendent South Haven Board of Public Utilities
  • Sally Duffy
    Sally Duffy
    Project Engineer Hubbell Roth and Clark Inc
  • Sandra Sutton
    Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Teresa Johnson
    Deputy Public Services Director City of Kalamazoo - Dept of Pub Svcs
  • Terri Conerway
    Chief Organizational Development Officer Great Lakes Water Authority
  • Tiffany Jones
    Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
    Committee Member
  • Natalie Milhouse
    Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
    Committee Member
  • Zanna Leciejewski
    Zanna Leciejewski
    Assistant Engineer Hazen and Sawyer
    Committee Member