Never in a million years would Lisa Miles-Wilkerson and Carlos Ramos thought that Project Pull would shift to a virtual internship, especially not for two years in a row! However, in the words of Mama Lisa, “There is never a dull moment” when it comes to Project Pull. Project Pull was founded in 1996 with…
Author: Donovan Gomez
Catching up With Valerie Tulier-Laiwa, This Year’s Recipient of the Rosario Anaya Community Award
Last month, our very own Valerie Tulier-Laiwa earned the Rosario Anaya Community Award for her tireless work with the Latino Task Force to help many families during the COVID-19 pandemic. We caught up with Valerie to see what the award has meant to her and how we can all work together in times of need….
Hispanic Heritage Month: Carina Gomez Pays Homage to Her Ancestors
“Hispanic Heritage Month is an invitation to acknowledge and celebrate the presence of our Latinx and Hispanic people in this country.” For Carina Gomez, a Water Quality Tech within the SFPUC’s Wastewater Enterprise, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to consciously reflect on the principles and achievements of those that came before her. “While Latinx…
Team Spotlight: A Journey from the Harlem Clowns to the SFPUC
From the hardwood to the Southeast Treatment Plant, the stories of Bob Harrell and Odell Agnew began well before their careers at the SFPUC. The Harlem Clowns was an African American exhibition basketball team that played from 1934 to 1983. The team was based in Chicago and was founded by Al “Runt” Pullins in the…
A Salute to Our Veterans
Every November, we honor and celebrate the many Veterans who have sacrificed so much to serve our Country and protect its values. Veterans Day is a time to remember those who have served in either of the five branches of service within the United States Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps….
How Christian Losno’s Strong Work Ethic Is Paving the Way for a Better Tomorrow
From September 15th through October 15th, Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated throughout our Country. This is a time to honor those that have come before us and the many sacrifices they made for the Latin community to get where we are today. For Christian Losno, Materials Coordinator within our Wastewater Enterprise, Latinx Heritage Month is a…