I’m a water security, sustainability, and stewardship expert with over 15 years of progressive international experience, whose work intersects with our global food, energy, and health systems. I’ve advised a sitting U.S. ambassador on foreign water-energy policy, worked within HCA Healthcare on corporate sustainability, and have served in numerous consulting roles globally and across sectors. […]
Jasmine Walker
Jasmine Walker, a Columbus native, holds an M.S. in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Central State University. She serves as a rising environmental justice advocate, where she champions environmental justice and access to clean resources—especially for women and communities of color. Growing up in […]
Patricia Lindsay-Harvey
Pat is an activist and a lifelong student of the environment, with a particular passion for water. Her journey began in 2015 when she started attending Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) Board of Commissioners meetings, captivated by the complexity and impact of the work. Appointed to the Board by Willingboro Township Council in 2020 and […]
Maritza Mendoza
Maritza is a water equity advocate with a passion for protecting the natural world and amplifying the voices of the comunidades Latinx. She has Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Marine Resource Management from Oregon State University, which led her to community conservation projects in the Pacific Northwest and in […]
Aria Harris
Aria develops technical solutions with the community in mind, ensuring that current challenges are addressed while also safeguarding water resources for future generations. She discovered her passion for the water sector while earning her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Howard University, and attended WEFTEC in 2021 as a WEFinFlow scholar. To her, water equity […]
Cate Caldwell
Cate is a community builder dedicated to public service and environmental advocacy. In her current role, she coordinates federal efforts, maintaining relationships with elected officials and agencies, while also supporting the Agriculture and Conservation program team in developing legislative strategies. Cate ensures that Illinois’ environmental goals are harmonized with national policies, working closely with both […]
Olga Morales Pate
Olga Morales Pate is an accomplished and experienced national leader in rural water issues. For over 20 years, her focus has been the development of water and wastewater infrastructure to meet the needs of rural communities, the U.S. Territories, and Tribal lands. She has served on the EPA’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC), where […]
Bre’Shaun Reddick
Bre’Shaun prioritizes co-leading strategic relationship expansion in disinvested communities, bridging the gap between local change makers and policy makers. Bre’Shaun has over a decade of experience in non-profit work, often aligning with both environmental conservation and workforce development. Bre’Shaun comes to the Alliance with over 5 years of experience at Cara Collective, a non profit […]
Talia London
Talia (Unangan) works in South Seattle, at The Common Acre. We connect Black, Brown and Native community members in South Seattle to resources and education/educators about soil and water quality. Additionally we provide education on growing cultural foods and Native plants, in soil and water, free from pollutants.
Sidney Opiyo
I am an environmental scientist and marine ecologist focused on climate adaptation and coastal resilience. As an MSc Coastal Science and Policy Fellow at the University of California, Santa Cruz, my work is empowering marginalized coastal fishing communities to create climate adaptation strategies that blend traditional knowledge with scientific insights, helping shape inclusive climate policies. […]