Tiffany Archuleta has worked at the SFPUC since 2018. She works within the Human Resource Services Bureau (HRS) as Acting Manager for the People Science and Strategy Team. She uses her background in industrial & organizational psychology to support talent management, workforce planning and analytics, employee engagement, performance management.
Throughout March, the SFPUC is celebrating the contributions and achievements of some of our talented women colleagues. Archuleta was thrilled to participate, share, and honor those before her. “Women’s History Month celebrates the vital contributions to our culture and society that women have made. There are so many trailblazing women throughout history, and this month reminds us of those accomplishments – many of which have paved the way for us to have the ability and opportunity to do basic everyday things we do today,” she said.
Archuleta strives towards establishing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives to those throughout the agency. “I present findings, share insights, and best practices to SFPUC leaders to enable them to make data-driven decisions. I am also the Racial Equity Lead for HRS and have been able to work with some amazing leaders and colleagues throughout the SFPUC to drive change and racial equity initiatives.”
For Archuleta, having representation in the workplace is crucial because it creates an opportunity for others to change, encourages growth, and provides learning opportunities. “It is important that there is representation for innovation, and that organizations maximize the power of different opinions, perspectives and cultures. If we only hear from one specific perspective or voice, we don’t allow ourselves to be challenged and can become stagnant,” Archuleta explains. “Representation in the workplace also brings different backgrounds and perspectives, which can also mean creativity and innovation.”
During Women’s History Month, Archuleta reflects on why women are essential to be present and represented within the utilities industry. Typically, the utilities industry has been heavily male-dominated throughout its history. “By ensuring diverse gender representation, we can assure that different opinions, perspectives, and approaches brought to the table,” Archuleta explains. “Seeing more women represented within the utilities industry, especially in senior roles, may motivate others and help uncover new paths to professional or career growth.”
“It’s important to remember that these women throughout history that we recognize created a seat for themselves at the table. They refused to be silenced and have paved the way for opportunities for so many after them.”