Blog
The faculty series runs one post per person. That is why eleven of them share a title.
The notices are nominations, statements, and a playbook.
Every entry links to the post on caawef.org.
Announcements
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Community Water Careers Academy: A Success Story
The Community Water Careers Academy reached graduation.
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CAAWEF Board Member: Now Accepting Nominations
Seeking Black professionals in the water sector to serve on the board, ensuring deeper investments into the water systems that serve Black communities.
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The NEW HR Playbook is Out
Guidance to support utilities building a skilled, inclusive and resilient water workforce, developed as part of a broader statewide effort.
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Acts of Violence and Disrespect: Statement
A statement condemning recent acts of violence and disrespect directed towards elected officials.
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CAAWEF Stands in Solidarity with Immigrant Communities
An invitation to stand with CAAWEF and WELL, their members and affiliates, and use your voice to protect these communities.
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Speakers Bureau: Now Accepting Nominations
Seeking high-caliber Black professionals in the water sector to elevate Black voices before water community audiences.
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Educate To Lead: Second Cohort Now Accepting Applications
Applications opened for the second Educate To Lead cohort.
Educate To Lead faculty
The people who teach it.
General managers, assistant GMs and chief officers from agencies across California. Each one has their own post.
- Carol J. Geffner, Ph.D. President, CB Vision Consultants, LLC
- Lorraine Aguilar Chief Engagement Officer, Working Harmony, Inc.
- Martha Tremblay Assistant Chief Engineer and Assistant General Manager, Los Angeles County Sanitation District
- Liji Thomas Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
- Diana Mahmud Former Senior Executive, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- Joone Kim-Lopez General Manager and CEO, Moulton Niguel Water District
- Anatole Falagan Assistant General Manager, Long Beach Utilities
- Heather Dyer General Manager, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
- Dr. Jaguanana “Jag” Lathan CEO and Founder, New Generation Equity
- Shivaji Deshmukh General Manager, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
- Stephan Tucker General Manager, Water Replenishment District of Southern California
The series also includes a student profile, April 4, 2025.
Conferences and events
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Women in Water Leadership Seminar 2025
The California Water Association’s second annual seminar, with keynote speakers and breakout sessions.
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CASA Winter Conference
CAAWEF board members joined a water education panel, "How Our Communities Can Prepare for the Technologies of Tomorrow Today."
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2024 Fall Conference and Expo
ACWA’s Fall Conference and Expo ran December 3 to 5 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
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Upcoming CASA Winter Conference
CASA represents more than 125 local public agencies collecting, treating and recycling wastewater and biosolids.