Liji Thomas CPA (TX), CIA, CRMA, SHRM-CP is an experienced professional who has held various leadership roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Liji has worked for companies such as Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Cornell University, Beautycounter, Southern California Edison, Kanarys™, and Southwest Airlines. Liji is skilled in driving strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Liji holds a BA in Religious Studies & Sociology, an MBA in Finance, an MS in Information Technology Management & Consulting, and an MS in Accounting.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.