Yma Dandridge

Culture and Operations Manager

Think back to 2020. What is the thing you're *most proud* achieving yourself or as part of your team at DigDeep?

Our NWP teams' participation in the delivery of over 265,000 gallons of water to residents on the Navajo Nation at the onset of the pandemic. Additionally, their innovativeness in strategically pivoting the way to provide Navajo Nation residents water storage systems, by implementing "tote" installations. The teams are amazing and I am proud to support them. :-)

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Mission-Driven, Fast-Paced, Visionary.

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Kenneth Chavez

Water Tech

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

I lost a team member to COVID-19. Our brother told us it is very important we keep helping families with no water, because they have to wash their hands.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Communication, teamwork and respect.

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Kaitlin Harris

Field Engineer

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

When everything turned on it's head when we could no longer go into homes because of the pandemic - the NWP worked together to quickly identify where we could best support communities we work in by providing emergency water deliveries.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Growing, positive, adaptable.

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Ann Le

Finance Manager

Say you're talking to a complete stranger about your work. What is one thing you would tell them about DigDeep?

How amazing the team is, our impactful work, and how meaningful the work and my work family is FOR ME.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Inclusive, thoughtful, purpose-driven

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Julie Waechter

Chief Program Officer

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

Frankly, almost nothing last year went as planned. Last year was turned upside down almost from the start! So my colleagues and I looked at the plans we had set out, determined what would need to be pushed back or changed significantly, and got creative about how to provide the most benefit to people in need of water while keeping health and safety at the forefront. I learned that as long as we all know what our ultimate goal is, we can work together to problem-solve any challenges thrown in our way to still achieve the mission.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Uplifting, trusting, fun.

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Amanda Deal

Office Assistant - HQ

Say you're talking to a complete stranger about your work. What is one thing you would tell them about DigDeep?

I would emphasize the community-led model of our projects. This is something that I think is DigDeep's greatest strength, that truly sets a high precedent for NPO practice.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Passionate, collaborative, and energetic

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Bob McKinney

Appalachia Water Project Manager

Say you're talking to a complete stranger about your work. What is one thing you would tell them about DigDeep?

Dig Deep recognizes the need for clean drinking water and sanitation issues in Appalachia and are willing to put trust in local people to work together to achieve the goal.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Supportive, creative, goal-minded

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Cindy Howe

Northwest New Mexico Project Manager

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

We lost a colleague that we were all close to Covid. But to keep his memory alive we all decided we were going to keep going, and the first thing we got to do was give his best friend a home water system.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Innovative, diversity, transparency.

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Chloe Simpson

Development Coordinator

Think back to 2020. What is the thing you're *most proud* achieving yourself or as part of your team at DigDeep?

As part of the Development Team, we achieved our most successful year yet! It has been a joy to welcome so many new donors to our community and engage with donors that have been committed since the inception of DigDeep.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Collaborative, inspiring, and supportive.

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Steven Chief

Water & Solar Technician

Think back to 2020. What is the thing you're *most proud* achieving yourself or as part of your team at DigDeep?

Most proud moment was able to deliver water myself and helping the navajo people, being native american myself it feels good to help them and being part of digdeep makes me feel closer to the surrounding communities.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Confident, determined, and positive.

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Stan Holiday

Water & Solar Technician

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

The pandemic stopped us in our tracks, but we came up with a backup plan, so we started with 275 gal. set up. And it's going great.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Water is life.

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Metric Smith

Water & Solar Technician

Tell us about a setback or time something didn’t go as planned last year. How did you or your team move forward and what did you learn?

Communication skills, learning how to speak to our elders in our Navajo language.

What are three words you would use to describe our culture at DigDeep?

Helpful, Kind, Warm hearted.

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