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6 <br /> OWASA Quarterly Report <br /> February 1, 2024 <br /> Page 5 <br /> ensure they are prepared for any impacts to their daily lives and know who to contact with <br /> questions or concerns. <br /> Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program: OWASA held organization-wide training <br /> sessions on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the last quarter of 2023 and in <br /> January, including a specialized session for board members and the first sessions of new <br /> training for employees. Training was led by consultants and OWASA's new Diversity, Equity, <br /> Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist. OWASA's updated action plan for growing DEIB across the <br /> organization is expected to launch this spring, which will seek to advance equity and inclusion <br /> for OWASA employees through programming, policy and practice. <br /> OWASA Board of Directors: The Board of Directors welcomed new board member Susana <br /> Dancy in December. Appointed by the Town of Chapel Hill, Susana took her oath of office on <br /> December 6. Susana's career spans work in real estate investment, restoration, and <br /> rehabilitation. She is a founding board member of the Incremental Development Alliance and is <br /> former chair of Chapel Hill's Community Design Commission. She holds a graduate degree in <br /> city and regional planning from UNC-Chapel Hill. <br /> OWASA will have openings on its Board of Directors this year to be appointed or reappointed by <br /> each local jurisdiction —Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County. Letters were sent to local <br /> government partners on January 16 with information to assist with recruiting and selecting <br /> members for appointment. You can also find information on our website. <br /> We appreciate your interest and action in appointing Board members as we continue critical <br /> work in the months ahead. OWASA embraces diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and <br /> we encourage all interested candidates to apply for Board appointments. The only qualification <br /> needed is a genuine commitment to serve the community. <br /> We would be happy to provide more detailed information on the items above or other topics of <br /> interest as desired. Please feel free to contact our Executive Director, Todd Taylor <br /> (ttaylor@owasa.org or 919-537-4216), or me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> r <br /> Bruce Boeh , Chair <br /> Board of Directors <br /> cc: Mr. Chris Blue, Chapel Hill Town Manager <br /> Ms. Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager <br /> Ms. Marie Parker, Interim Carrboro Town Manager <br /> OWASA Board of Directors <br /> Todd Taylor, OWASA Executive Director <br />