I'm employed by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for 30 years. I am a MBE/WBE Program Manager in the Affirmative Action and Compliance Unit. I develop, implement and manage all aspects of the Authority's Minority and Women Business Enterprises Program to ensure equal access and opportunity for participation in all MWRA contract procurement activities.As a Sr. Compliance Monitor, I assisted in supervising the implementation oversight and assessment of the Construction Compliance monitoring system. Oversee the compliance monitoring of the MWRA's construction projects and ensures equal opportunity and compliance requirements are being enforced. Monitor MBE/WBE business participation and construction workforce compliance to ensure compliance of all prime contractors, sub-contractors and sub-consultants.As a Workforce Development Coordinator, I recruited and refer qualified minority and/or female candidates each quarter to Human Resources. I established, developed and maintained collaborative linkages and relationships with community groups and organizations, professional associations, government agencies, college and technical schools to obtain qualified candidates. I assisted in the development of programs designed to enhance the image of MWRA as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. I developed "Empowering Your Career" workshop for employees.As an Acting Training Specialist, I managed CPR classes, processed tuition reimbursements, coordinated and attended EAP/Brown Bag program, initiated Smoking Cessation Program, wrote Scope of Services and Staff Summaries.