The Water Leadership Institute (WLI) developed a four-part webcast series on The Intersection of Leadership and Communication of 12 Water Challenges.
Webcast 1: Innovation, Climate Change, Contaminants, Oh My! Effective Tools for Leading and Communicating in the World of Water
- Technology & Innovation: Embrace Innovation, Empower Progress
- Addressing Emerging Contaminants in the Water Industry: The Impacts of Leadership and Communication
- Climate Change: How utilities communicate about climate change via social media.
Registration Free of Cost
For questions, please email WLI@wef.org
You can earn 1.5 General Contact Hours by attending this webcast or watching the recording in the WEF Learning Center after the live date.
Learn more about all the Webcasts in the WLI Intersection of Leadership and Communication of 12 Water Challenges Webcast Series at www.wef.org/WLI24WaterChallenges
- 2:00 p.m. ET Technology & Innovation: Embrace Innovation, Empower Progress
This section provides water leaders with strategies to communicate with stakeholders about new technologies. It explores both the exciting possibilities and real challenges, providing tools for effective discussions and navigating a more innovative future.
Developed and Delivered by: Sarah Espinosa, McCarthy Building Companies; Andrew Toth, Burns & McDonnell; Rita Gyimah, University of North Carolina; Kshitiz Uprety, Hampton Roads Sanitation District; Kira Barrera, City of St. Petersburg Water Resources; and Flora Klise,Xylem
Team Mentor: Sean Trainor, Xylem
- 2:30 p.m. ET Addressing Emerging Contaminants in the Water Industry: The Impacts of Leadership and Communication
This section provides an overview of emerging contaminants’ lifecycles and how effective communication, and leadership can influence the safety of our water environment and the public’s perception. This webinar will specifically explore PFAS and 6-PPDQ as case studies.
Developed and Delivered by: Lindsay Kirsch, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans; Darcy Male, WSSC Water; Gus O'Leary, Kleinfelder; Tiffany Poole, MWRD; Shahrzad Saffari, Yokogawa Corporation of America; Luke Thompson, HDR, Inc; and Linda Vo, California Water Efficiency Partnership
Team Mentor: Jen Cobb, Newport News Waterworks
- 3:00 p.m. ET Climate Change: How utilities communicate about climate change via social media
This segment focuses on how today’s water leaders communicate their ongoing (or critical) efforts and messages regarding climate change and its impact on utilities. By analyzing these communication efforts, we gain insights into the evolving role of communication networks and how they shape public perception and overall understanding of utilities' contributions to address climate challenges.
Developed and Delivered by: Natalie Lenz, Jacobs; Lisa Stewart, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality; Tracy Willy, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority; Zasha Del Orbe, JEA; Elvin Hossen; and Trent Linville, Union County Water; Mentor: Amy Eberhardt, Arcadis
This series was developed as part of the final project for the Water Leadership Institute (WLI) 2024 and will take place throughout August 2024. The WLI 2024 consists of 84 participants from around the US, Canada, and Ghana.
