Lenise has 20 years of professional experience as an Engineer and Water Resources Planner, leading integrated and strategic plans, technical studies and master plans, policy development, community engagement, and interagency coordination. In her former role as a public sector leader, she served as the project and program manager for the award-winning One Water LA Program for the City of Los Angeles, a collaborative, stakeholder-driven, long-term plan for managing water resources through a holistic and multi-benefit lens. Lenise is passionate about connecting people and efforts, and during her career has focused on building partnerships to advance sustainable practices, environmental justice, and climate resilience. Talk to her about: One Water integrated water planning and holistic water management approaches to arrive at societal, environmental, and economic benefits.