Ma’ae appointed to Orange County Water District Board of Directors

Gloria Ma’ae was recently appointed to the Orange County Water District (OCWD, the District) Board of Directors by the Anaheim City Council to represent Division 9, the city of Anaheim.

“I am honored to serve on the OCWD Board representing the residents and businesses of Anaheim, a duty I take very seriously,” said Director Ma’ae. “Water fuels our economy and sustains our way of life and I look forward to working to ensure that the businesses and residents of Anaheim continue to receive a reliable, high quality water supply.”

Director Ma’ae, pronounced “muh-eye,” is a 42-year resident of west Anaheim, where she has a long history of community involvement. She has served on the Anaheim Community Services Board, North Anaheim Neighborhood Council, Anaheim Charter Review Commission, Anaheim Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections, and has participated in the Anaheim Police Department’s PACE program.

“I welcome Gloria Ma’ae onto the OCWD Board of Directors,” said OCWD President Steve Sheldon. “Director Ma’ae’s knowledge and passion for public service will aid in continuing the important work of the District—to provide a reliable water supply to the 2.5 million people we serve.”

Director Ma’ae is part of a 10-member board of directors at OCWD – seven elected from divisions that consist of cities throughout north and central Orange County, and three appointed to represent the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. The remaining directors and their divisions are: Dina L. Nguyen, Esq., Division 1; Denis R. Bilodeau, P.E., Division 2; Roger C. Yoh, P.E., Division 3; Tri Ta, Division 4; Stephen R. Sheldon, Division 5; Cathy Green, Division 6; Kelly Rowe, CFM, P.G., C.E.G., C.H., Division 7; Nelida Mendoza, Division 8; and Bruce Whitaker, Division 10. Biographies and photographs of all OCWD Board of Directors are available at https://www.ocwd.com/about/servicearea-board-of-directors.