Community Advisory Team

2025 Community Advisory Team: Call for Applications

MMSD is looking for new voices to join our Community Advisory Team! If you live or work in MMSD’s service area and want to help shape policies, programs, and initiatives that make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply: Complete the application form by January 31st, 2025, to let us know more about you. Our goal is to create a Community Advisory Team that reflects the diversity of our region and represents voices from across our service area. We will follow up with all applicants in mid-February.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lisa Sasso, Senior Project Planner, lsasso@mmsd.com or Christina Taddy, Public Engagement Manager, ctaddy@mmsd.com. 

MMSD’s Community Advisory Team: Influencing How We Work

Since its launch in 2020, MMSD’s Community Advisory Team has brought community voices to the forefront of how we plan, prioritize, and implement our projects, policies, and initiatives. This group does more than offer feedback—they actively shape how MMSD approaches its work, ensuring our efforts align with the values and needs of the people we serve. Meeting monthly, the team plays a vital role in influencing decisions that impact our communities.

Who Makes Up the Community Advisory Team

The team includes individuals who live or work in MMSD’s service area, representing a range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise. By sharing their insights, they help MMSD create programs and policies that truly reflect the priorities of the diverse communities we serve.

How the Community Advisory Team Has Helped MMSD Improve

The Community Advisory Team has guided MMSD toward meaningful improvements. Their input has shaped strategies to build a more diverse workforce, made green infrastructure workshops clearer and more accessible, and refined tools to better engage diverse audiences.

Their perspectives have allowed MMSD to adjust and improve its programs, ensuring they meet the unique needs of our region. This collaboration continues to strengthen the connection between MMSD and the communities it serves.

Through the Community Advisory Team, community members are not just heard—they are key collaborators in shaping MMSD’s future. Their contributions ensure our work is inclusive, impactful, and guided by the people it is meant to benefit.