Callicott honored as “SheRoe of the Fifth District” by Supervisor Baca

Cecilia “Toni” Callicott, President of the City of San Bernardino Water Board, has been selected as a 2025 “SheRoe of the Fifth District” by San Bernardino County Supervisor and Vice Chair Joe Baca, Jr. who established the award to honor women who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities through leadership, advocacy, and public service.

On March 3, 2025, Supervisor Baca presented the award to President Callicott in recognition of her fifty years of leadership. “In honor of Women’s History Month, we selected Toni Callicott for this recognition because of her selfless community service and tireless advocacy to improve the lives of those in our community. It is an honor to recognize her for her commitment and service,” said Supervisor Baca.

“This means the world to me. I am truly honored to receive this recognition. I am committed to serving this city with compassion and will always work to help others,” said President Callicott. She has a long history of public service having served as President of the Water Board since 2007 and as a commissioner for over 25 years leading initiatives to enhance water infrastructure and sustainability. President Callicott also served as Chair of the City of San Bernardino Civil Service Commission and Chair of the Juvenile Justice Commission for San Bernardino County.

With a background in healthcare services, she has served in many positions with St. Bernardine’s Medical Center including Chair of the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation, Chair of the St. Bernardine Medical Center Community Board of Directors and Director of Marketing and Philanthropy.

Devoting her life to identifying the need for community services and providing them to underserved populations, she is past President of the Arrowhead United Way and the American Cancer Society. President Callicott has served as CEO of the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross, Vice Chair of the American Heart Association, and Vice Chair of Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She was Chair of the California Housing Foundation and served as a Board member of the National Orange Show and a Board member of Santa Claus, Inc.