Last month, the Association of Women in Water, Energy & Environment hosted “Lessons from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Leaders.” Among the featured panelists was Emily Lam, Deputy Assistant General Manager of External Affairs. We caught up with Emily to find out more about the work being done to advocate for racial equity at the…
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A Career in Construction with Shabrea Thornton
“Now that I’m in construction, I’m proud of where I’m at in life today,” Shabrea Thornton says with pride and feelings of accomplishment for her recent efforts to ensure a brighter, more stable future for herself and her daughter. Born and raised in Bayview-Hunters Point, Thornton is working as an apprentice laborer with Bertco, Inc.,…
John Martin a Centrifugal Force at the Southeast Treatment Plant
“I work with my hands and equipment. I’d rather keep my hands on the tools.” John Martin is a Stationary Engineer in heavy maintenance for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC’s) Southeast Treatment Plant and he’s made a career being a machinist, for 57 years to be exact, with 27 years at the SFPUC….
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….
Mabel Chow Phipps is the Collection System Division Employee of the Year for 2021
“We all have a job to do and in order to do them successfully, we must collaborate and work together as a team,” shared Mabel Chow, SFPUC’s Collection System Division 2021 Employee of the Year. Chow has been in public service for the City and County of San Francisco for 21 years. Chow said the…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hope and Enthusiasm Are Constants That Nora Molina Has Seen Over the Years
Nora Molina said one of the best parts of her job is seeing people grow in their potential and advance their toward dreams. Molina is a Management Assistant in the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau, where she provides administrative support to the Bureau Manager and Bureau staff. In this role, she supports all aspects of administrative…