Our next Diversity in Water event is May 8^th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm with Rochelle Thompson, Employment and Training Manager, Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Please spread the word!
The event will be held virtually via Zoom; to receive the meeting link, please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-water-rochelle-thompson-may-2025-registration-1077718778879
The Diversity in Water Speaker Series invites leaders in Ohio’s water industry from diverse backgrounds to discuss their careers, lend us their life lessons, and help lead the discussion on championing diversity within the water industry and in our day-to-day lives.
Diversity in Water Speaker Series: Rochelle Thompson

Date / Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM, ET

Rochelle is a senior manager with 30 plus years in local government. Her expansive influences three core areas: talent development, economic inclusion and community development. Rochelle holds two degrees from the University of Cincinnati: A Master of Community Planning (1997), with a concentration in HR, and a Bachelor of Communications (1986). She successfully earned an Adult Learning Certificate from the Association of Talent Development. Rochelle is certified as a Compliance Administrator through the American Contract Compliance Association/Morgan State University (2006) and certified as a Housing Development Finance Professional through The National Development Council (1997).

Rochelle was appointed by Hamilton County Commissioner, Alicia Reece, in Feb. 2025 to serve on the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio Board. She currently serves as Membership Chair for the “Women of Water” (WOW)ERG, and VP of Public Relations on the “Toast to Water” Toastmaster club. She previously served on the Board as the Director of Sponsorships (2021) for Greater Cincinnati Association of Talent Development as well as on the Professional Development Committee (2019-2020) and Conference Committee (2021-2023). Rochelle is a former board member of the Emmanuel Community Center (2004). Rochelle is also the President/Founder of Link Communications, LLC., a training, speaking and writing company.

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Thanks, and look forward to seeing you there!