“ESC is one of the best investments I’ve made for my organization. They truly helped take us to the next level.” —Karen Cowan, Executive Director, California Stormwater Quality Association
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) is a leading force in stormwater management throughout the state of California. Through policy, public education, infrastructure development, and the cultivation of critical networks, CASQA works to protect one of our most essential and threatened natural resources — clean water.
Karen Cowan, Executive Director of CASQA, began working with ESC in 2021 at a pivotal point in her organization’s evolution. Through her participation in our Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI), Karen identified critical areas for organizational growth — with an emphasis on the board of directors.
By working with a team of ESC consultants who possessed a diverse range of knowledge and skillsets, CASQA was supported and guided through a major shift from a “managing board” — primarily involved with day-to-day operations — to a “governing board,” focused on big-picture strategy and oversight.
Working in close partnership, Karen and CASQA’s board are now better positioned to meet the opportunities and challenges facing CASQA and forge a solid course for the future.