DEIJA Committee

DEIJA Committee

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Environmental Justice, and Accessibility Committee (DEIJA) aims to ensure policies, programs, and services are inclusive and accessible to all residents. Each quarter, the DEIJA hosts a public forum featuring staff from the Center and guest speakers to discuss topics such as current projects, policy developments, and upcoming educational opportunities. All are welcome to attend, in person at the Center or virtually on Zoom, to share ideas, concerns, and perspectives.

Submit a Comment or Concern

Do you have concerns about the Inland Bays and/or their watershed? The Center wants to hear from you! Please click the icon below to submit your comments to the DEIJA Committee. They will be reviewed by the committee at the next scheduled meeting.

2025 Meeting Schedule

October 14, 2025, 6:00-7:30PM

Committee Information

Operating Rules

Current Members

Marlene Saunders (Chair) 
Nivette Perez-Perez
Meghan Noe Fellows
Christophe Tulou

Bryan Ochs
Bonnie Hall
Ragghi Rain
Flavia Rutkosky

Marissa McClenton
Maria Payan
Michael Payan
Chris Brosch
Jerry Esposito

Join the Committee

To apply to become a member of the DEIJA Committee, please contact the Deputy Director, Bryan Ochs at bochs@inlandbays.org and complete the following:

  1. Attend one DEIJA Committee meeting
  2. Submit an application to the DEIJA Committee chair
  3. Submit a CV, resume or bio to the DEIJA Committee chair
  4. Interview with the DEIJA Committee chair