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Spring Breakfast Honoree Courtney Edmonds

WSSC Water
Courtney Edmonds, Director, Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, WSSC Water

 

Courtney Edmonds stands at the forefront of social justice and economic empowerment,
establishing herself as a key figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the Director of the
Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at WSSC Water, the 8th largest water and wastewater
utility in the United States, Courtney is a driving force in promoting contracting equity for diverse
and small businesses. Since becoming the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity &
Inclusion, WSSC Water has spent more than $730 million with diverse businesses and awarded
contracts totaling $875 million to diverse firms. Her efforts are in direct alignment with WSSC
Water's priorities of diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice, enriching the
communities she and her colleagues proudly serve.
With nearly two decades of experience, Courtney has leveraged her skills in communications,
diversity planning, and policy development to drive change and foster economic opportunities
for underrepresented businesses. Her professional journey includes significant roles in Supplier
Diversity, such as serving as Deputy Director for Business Development and Compliance at the
State of Indiana’s Division of Supplier Diversity where she championed the cause of
underrepresented groups.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Courtney earned her bachelor's degree in public relations at
Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, acquiring the skills that would later empower her to
fearlessly advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in her professional life. Additionally, her
recognition as a Master Compliance Administrator through Morgan State University and a
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity continues to demonstrate her deep commitment to
fostering inclusivity and equity in the supply chain.
This commitment extends into her community engagement, serving on the executive board of
the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce and actively participating with the Institute of
Supply Management and American Contract Compliance Association.
As a visionary leader, Courtney dismantles barriers and cultivates opportunities for historically
marginalized communities. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion sets a
powerful example, inspiring future leaders to advocate for economic empowerment, social
equity, and environmental justice.

Courtney Edmonds stands at the forefront of social justice and economic empowerment,establishing herself as a key figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the Director of theOffice of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at WSSC Water, the 8th largest water and wastewaterutility in the United States, Courtney is a driving force in promoting contracting equity for diverseand small businesses. Since becoming the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity &Inclusion, WSSC Water has spent more than $730 million with diverse businesses and awardedcontracts totaling $875 million to diverse firms. Her efforts are in direct alignment with WSSCWater's priorities of diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice, enriching thecommunities she and her colleagues proudly serve.

 

With nearly two decades of experience, Courtney has leveraged her skills in communications,diversity planning, and policy development to drive change and foster economic opportunitiesfor underrepresented businesses. Her professional journey includes significant roles in SupplierDiversity, such as serving as Deputy Director for Business Development and Compliance at theState of Indiana’s Division of Supplier Diversity where she championed the cause ofunderrepresented groups.

 

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Courtney earned her bachelor's degree in public relations atBall State University in Muncie, Indiana, acquiring the skills that would later empower her tofearlessly advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in her professional life. Additionally, herrecognition as a Master Compliance Administrator through Morgan State University and aCertified Professional in Supplier Diversity continues to demonstrate her deep commitment tofostering inclusivity and equity in the supply chain.

 

This commitment extends into her community engagement, serving on the executive board ofthe Prince George's Chamber of Commerce and actively participating with the Institute ofSupply Management and American Contract Compliance Association.

 

As a visionary leader, Courtney dismantles barriers and cultivates opportunities for historicallymarginalized communities. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion sets apowerful example, inspiring future leaders to advocate for economic empowerment, socialequity, and environmental justice.
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