National Diversity Council recognizes Valoria Armstrong
Valoria Armstrong, the chief inclusion officer and vice president of external affairs for American
Water, was recently honored with the Leadership Excellence Award by the National Diversity Council.
Armstrong has been responsible for strengthening the American
Water’s inclusion and diversity strategy by creating a comprehensive and integrated focus on driving diversity, equity, mutual respect, and inclusiveness across the organization. She is also responsible for leading government and regulatory affairs across American Water’s regulated and market-based businesses. Armstrong engages with key external stakeholders like the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Utilities Diversity Council.
American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company and the parent company of Tennessee American Water, praised Armstrong for her professionalism, integrity and leadership qualities.
“Creating an inclusive and diverse work environment is not something a company can achieve by checking off a series of boxes. It requires honest self-examination and a commitment to deep fundamental change,” said Melanie Kennedy, chief human resources officer for American Water. “These recognitions highlight the efforts our company has made to hire, develop and promote diverse talent.”