ECS CEO Elizabeth Fitzsimons signs paperwork as she swears into the Human Relations Commission as a 2025 Mayoral appointee.
January 2025.
ECS’ declared purpose is to cultivate a strong, vibrant, and just San Diego region. This purpose is demonstrated through ECS’ work, but also through the individual advocacy efforts of the ECS community, including our CEO Elizabeth Fitzsimons. This week, Elizabeth demonstrated this effort through her appointment to the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission.
The Human Relations Commission’s mission is to “conduct and promote activities that foster mutual respect and understanding, protect basic human and civil rights, and create an atmosphere that promotes amicable relations among all members of the San Diego community.” By working with various groups throughout the city, sharing educational resources, mediating discrimination disputes, and advising the Mayor and Council, the Human Relations Commission is able to achieve their mission.
Elizabeth smiles with Chida Warren-Darby, Director of Appointments/Boards and Commissions for San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. January 2025.
ECS’ values go hand-in-hand with the work of the Human Relations Commission, particularly the values of Belonging, Respect, and Empowerment. ECS’ vision to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential requires the efforts of groups like this commission.
Appointing nonprofit leaders to civic positions invites fresh, humanitarian focused perspectives which is crucial when it comes to advocating for human relation issues involving understanding and inclusion. Chida Warren-Darby, the Director of Appointments/Boards and Commissions for San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, commented on the significance of Elizabeth’s appointment. “Nonprofit leaders like Elizabeth bring a wealth of experience and compassion that is vital to the mission of the Human Relations Commission,” she said. “Their commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding among diverse communities not only enhances the Commission’s work but also enriches our collective pursuit of equity and justice.”
Congratulations to Elizabeth on her appointment to the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission! We’re proud to have a leader committed to advancing equity and inclusion in our community.