Values

Our core values are principles that guide our actions the guardrails that we will adhere to no matter what.

Accountability

We are responsive to the public and our stakeholders' needs, follow through on our commitments, and take ownership for our decisions and actions.

Collaboration

We believe collective insight and action produce greater results than that of any individual or organization. We facilitate the exchange of information, expertise, and skills to optimize resources and generate the highest-quality outcomes. We foster teamwork and, where appropriate, systemness.

Equity and Inclusion

We value the diverse perspective and identities of our workforce and are intentional in developing a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. We strive towards becoming an anti-racist organization that dismantles systemic discrimination. We center the needs and experiences of our workforce most impacted by historical injustices in our practice and policy, so that all have the opportunity to thrive. We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, quality, and expertise. We lead our respective disciplines and foster a system that delivers superior outcomes.

Excellence

We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, quality, and expertise. We lead our respective disciplines and foster a system that delivers superior outcomes.

Innovation

By establishing an environment that supports creative and diverse thinking, we consistently evaluate perspectives, redefine problems, and seek opportunities to identify, test, and implement new solutions that produce desired outcomes. We accept risk-taking as an opportunity to learn. We set high ethical standards and lead by example. We build a culture of trust with our words and actions. We treat all people with respect, professionalism, and fairness.

Integrity

We set high ethical standards and lead by example. We build a culture of trust with our words and actions. We treat all people with respect, professionalism, and fairness.

Public Impact

Through our public service and commitment to the mission, we advance positive change in California, the nation, and beyond.