Leadership Development Committee

This committee is responsible to: (1) foster the development of leadership qualities within members of the water industry in all areas and roles; (2) encourage networking between highly experienced water industry professionals and members of the Young Professionals group; (3) provide education and support for diversity programs; (4) recommend specific programs for conferences that will help individuals build upon their leadership skills, facilitate networking with industry leaders, and promote diversity; (5) maintain close cooperation with Education Director and Young Professionals Committee Chair to assure coordination of efforts. Members are expected to participate in confernce track development and also develop special projects throughout the year aligned with reaching leadership development goals. This committee reports to the Business Administration Division.
Full NamePositionOrganization
Teresa PenunuriChairSanta Fe Irrigation District
Dustin La ValleeVice ChairEast Bay Municipal Utility District
Sepideh ShirkhaniSecretaryMetro Water District Of S. California
Joe AbramsMemberAlliance For Community Solutions
Colter L. AndersenMemberOperational Technical Services
William AshMember 
Tom BloomerMemberPeterson Structural Engineers, Inc.
David K. ClarkMember 
Heather L. Collins, P.E.MemberMetro Water District Of S. California
Dennis E. Elbe, IIMemberSouth Coast Water District
Frank GillMemberHolman Capital
Benjamin B. GonzalesMember 
Andrew LinardMemberLos Angeles Department Of Water & Power
Chisom ObegoluMemberGlendale Water & Power
Jenna BlandStaffCalifornia-Nevada Section, AWWA
For more information, please contact the staff member associated with this committee - Committee Staff Contacts.