Dominique Collins, PO, is candid about stumbling into the water industry. Chuckling on the phone, she notes that when looking at the City of Washington D.C.’s apprenticeship programs, she happened to see a listing for an apprenticeship with DC Water. “I didn’t know what I was getting into,” she admits, “but I applied.” At the time, it
As we close out National Volunteer Week, I’m thrilled to be able to spotlight Jenny Strobel, Manager of the Fleming Training Center in Tennessee’s Division of Water Resources. Jenny recently stepped into the position of Wastewater Division Director on WPI’s Board of Directors. During her months of service thus far, she has continuously shown up
Together, Margaret and Alison represent the heart of what the Women in Water award honors: women who lift others as they rise, and who leave the profession stronger than they found it. Often, we refer to water and wastewater operators as the unsung heroes of their communities. Operators perform a vital job that is felt
Good operators start with good trainers… trainers like Shantelle Clarke, PO. To say she is adaptable is an understatement. Her work has taken her through facilities across British Columbia, the Yukon, and Saskatchewan, before moving to Hawaii, and now Washington. Throughout it all, she has proven her ability to adjust and thrive through the evolution
Women Making Waves Committee (WMWC) is a committee of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP); its purpose is to bring together women in the industry, promote leadership and career development opportunities, and provide a forum for networking and to learn from one another. A recent initiative of the WMWC is the development of a
Even though she has only been on the board for one full year, Rachel Neville’s passion for bettering the certification process matches those of WPI’s most established members. She has been working in the water industry for 11 years, and her entire career has been spent with one company: Washington Certification Services. WCS is the
Women in any industry fight against obstacles facing entry and advancement. Whether intentional or unconscious, these hurdles place an unjust burden on many women. This can manifest as a lack of trust and understanding, resulting in women not being taken seriously. In the largely male-dominated field of water/wastewater, it is important to provide a platform