California African American Water Education Foundation California African American Water Education Foundation

Educate to Lead Program – Faculty

Meet Heather Dyer, General Manager of San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Mrs. Dyer has been the General Manager since 2019 and is creating a Climate Resilience Action Plan to address climate change impacts like floods, droughts, and wildfires. Dyer initiated Watershed Connect to fund regional projects ensuring water supply reliability and has formed partnerships to protect the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed. Her priorities include optimizing water supply projects, developing renewable energy, and fostering regional collaboration. She holds an Executive MBA from Claremont Graduate University and degrees in Resource Biology and Marine and Environmental Biology.