About Us

Black Water Professionals Alliance (BWPA)

Established in 2022, the Black Water Professionals Alliance (BWPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for Black professionals in the water industry. BWPA provides a platform for networking, collaboration, education, and access to opportunities and resources. Our commitment extends to community engagement and social responsibility, ensuring a thriving and diverse water sector.

Mission

To create a thriving community of Black water industry professionals committed to outreach, collaboration, and advocacy.

Vision

BWPA envisions a future where Black professionals are elevated within the water industry as leaders, influencers, and catalysts for positive change. Our dream is to see a water sector that reflects the diversity in the industry and the communities it serves, with equitable access to water resources becoming a reality.

Core Principles

  1. Diversity & Inclusion: We value and celebrate the richness of diversity within our community.

  2. Professional Excellence: We commit to the highest standards of professionalism in the industry.

  3. Collaboration: We harness the power of collaboration to amplify our collective impact.

  4. Equity Advocacy: We advocate for equity and social justice within the water industry.

  5. Ethical Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in our professional conduct.