Building Great Local Partnerships

As the community engagement representative for Puget Sound Energy here in Whatcom County, I have the pleasure and deeply important task of considering what makes great partnerships.

We honor trust, transparency, collaboration, and integrity as we build partnerships with organizations that uniquely meet the needs of those in our community. Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center sets an example of leading with these values to serve our neighbors.

At PSE, we strive to show up every day not just to keep the lights on, but also to empower communities. In the same way, the staff at Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and recipients of the 2021 Peace Builder Awards also show up day after day to build lasting bridges in our community.

We are proud to align with an organization that shares our value that guides our work: We do what’s right. Whether it’s providing assistance to pay a utility bill, mediating between landlords and tenants, exploring equity and cultural humility through workshops, or finding creative solutions to resolve conflict, we strive to support the organizations that equip our community for a more peaceful tomorrow.