Lucia Diaz
Lucia Fuertez Diaz joined Inland Empire Utilities Agency in 2006 as a Construction Project Coordinator and during her tenure has worked in several departments ranging from Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
As a member of CWEA since 2018, Lucia obtained her Grade 4 Collection System Maintenance Certificate and was a 2019 Emerging Leader with CWEA.
She currently serves as the Manager of Facilities & Water System Programs within the Operations & Maintenance Division. Lucia holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics/finance from California State University, San Bernardino and is a Certified Reliability Leader.
Purpose
The Richard D. Pomeroy award is presented for the practical application of an original concept that expands known techniques of wastewater collection. The nominee’s service must have been in any of the following areas: management, overall planning, operation and maintenance, facility design, education or training. Publication of a formal report of achievement is not required but is desirable.