Women in Water Leadership Seminar 2025
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March 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The California Water Association invites you to join us for our upcoming 2nd Annual Women in Water Leadership Seminar 2025. The seminar will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and opportunities for networking, bringing women together working on water issues. The all-day event will be held at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 8am-5pm.
The event will:
- Provide attendees with the chance to connect with like-minded professionals and leaders in the water sector, fostering collaborations and expanding their professional network.
- Feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to share insights and innovative ideas on water challenges and solutions.
- Build leadership skills and provide professional development opportunities with sessions aimed at enhancing communication, collaboration techniques, public speaking skills, and other essential training to advance in the water industry.
CWA’s Women in Water Leadership Seminar is Sponsored by:
Event Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event Location:
SoCalGas- Energy Resource Center
9240 Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
Online Registration Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
You may register online for our Workshop HERE.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Hotel Information:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Los Angeles | Downey
9066 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
Hotel room rates: King Suite – $169.00 (Rates do not include taxes and additional fees.)
Hotel Reservation Discount Deadline: February 8, 2025
You may book online HERE or contact the hotel directly at 562-999-9975. Don’t forget to ask for the “California Water Association Group” discount rate. Note: A credit card will need to be provided at time of booking.
| AGENDA | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome Jeanette Diaz, Supplier Diversity Manager, San Gabriel Valley Water |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Speaker Lilliana T. Perez, Senior Director, Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles Chargers |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Women in Water Executive Directors Panel Moderator: Lori Dolqueist, Partner, Nossaman Jennifer Capitolo, Executive Director, California Water Association Danielle Blacet, CA Municipal Utilities Association Brenley McKenna, WateReuse Tia Fleming, CA Water Efficiency Partnership |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Professional Development: Public Speaking Rebecca Nicholas, Fiona Hutton and Associates |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Keynote Speaker Staci Levine, Founder and CEO, Sacred Woman Collective |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Women in Water Leadership Panel Moderator: Mary Lynn Coffee, Partner, Nossaman Joy Langford, Board President, Water Replenishment District Tanya Moniz Witten, President, San Jose Water Esther Saenz, General Manager, Desert Water Agency Kimberly D. Howatt, Vice President General Counsel California- American Water Company |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Reception |
PDF Agenda available HERE.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Samantha Raulinaitis at sraulinaitis@calwaterassn.com.
