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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee

About the DEIB Committee

DEIB Committee

Established in May 2023, the City's staff-developed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee was formed to work on City-wide DEIB initiatives, weaving together the current work within departments and building capacity to bring forth new ideas, practices, and information to City staff.

Employees are welcome to share their interest in this work and to apply to the Committee - All are welcome to apply - you do not need to have any expertise in DEIB in order to participate. We hope to create a diverse, inclusive team representing various departments and staff at all levels.  

For questions about the Committee, please contact Liz Darby - liz.darby@cityofsanrafael.org.

Committee Members

Vedika Ahuja | Digital Services and Open Government

Alejandra Barrios | Library & Recreation

Quinn Gardner | Fire

Ryan Montes | Public Works

Damien Oyobio | Finance

Stephen Rogers | Library & Recreation

Tessa Rudnick | Digital Services and Open Government

Craig Veramay | Library & Recreation

Anna Wilson | Sanitation District

 Staff Support Team

Cristine Alilovich

Liz Darby

Walter Gonzalez

Angela Robinson Piñon

John Stefanski

 

Joint the City of San Rafael's Internal DEIB Committee

FAQs

What is the time commitment to participate? 

  • Minimum of 4 hours per month participating in monthly committee meetings. 
  • Optional: additional 5-10 hours per month depending upon capacity and interest in working on special projects.   
  • 1-2-year term, with rotating members added annually. 

What type of things will the DEIB Committee work on? 

The committee will have the opportunity to co-create its own scope of work, keeping in mind the parameters listed below: 

  • First few years will concentrate primarily on internal facing initiatives.  
  • Serve in an advisory capacity and as a feedback loop to the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources and the Department Director team for specific and ongoing internal citywide DEIB initiatives (e.g., staff training: topics, training cadence, and follow-up; projects and initiatives to implement; etc.).  
  • Help to grow DEIB knowledge, “capacity,” and skillset across the organization. 
  • Promote DEIB initiatives and find ways to incorporate into the culture – serves as an ambassador and resource for DEIB related work. 
  • Monitor and stay informed about best practices, through the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) and other sources. 
  • Collaborate with Together San Rafael Engagement/FUN committee to make sure culture work is integrated and not operating in silos.   

What factors will be considered in determining who will be on the DEIB Committee? 

To ensure a diverse and inclusive team, the following additional factors will be considered: 

  • Department/Division 
  • Level in the organization 
  • Type of worker (desk, “in the field” worker, 24/7) 
  • Work location 
  • Self-identified as a member of one or more protected classes 

 Please note: The role of the DEIB committee member is not to receive complaints regarding harassment and any other EEO-related complaints, or to provide HR or legal advice to employees.

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