David L. Sedlak is an American environmental engineer and Vice Chair for Graduate Studies and Professor of Environmental Engineering at University of California, Berkeley. Sedlak’s research focuses on the fate of chemical contaminants, with the long-term goal of developing cost-effective, safe, and sustainable systems to manage water resources. He is particularly interested in the development of local sources of water. Sedlak’s research has addressed water reuse--the practice of using municipal wastewater effluent to sustain aquatic ecosystems and augment drinking water supplies--as well as the treatment and use of urban runoff to contaminated groundwater from contaminated industrial sites as water supplies. 

Lauren Forbes, founder of Cactus Rain LLC, is passionate about sustainable water for better built and natural environments. Cactus Rain delivers Rainwater and Greywater design, consulting, and implementations to help New Mexicans conserve, harvest, and reuse water in ways that are beneficial today and sustainable for future generations. Lauren also works with the City of Santa Fe Commercial Waterwise Prgoram, and serves on the NGWS organizing committee. Lauren holds a Professional degree in Sustainability from MIT, a Master's from the London School of Economics, and a BS in Economics from Georgia Tech.

Patrick Thomson is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford, where he has been based for the last 13 years. An engineer by training, his research combines social science, natural science, and engineering, with three interlinked strands: how poor water supplies affect the physical and mental health of water users; how to use data to professionalize maintenance of rural waters systems; and how we should rethink water infrastructure and provision for the 21st Century. His research to-date has primarily been in Kenya, where he is a trustee of FundiFix Water Services Trust, a social enterprise that manages water systems serving 70,000 people.

Michelle Maddaus, P.E., is a registered civil engineer in California with 20 years of experience, a wide variety of which is in the water resources field. Michelle is comfortable designing both indoor and outdoor conservation programs with current technology. She has conducted over 300 CII audits and has directly witnessed equipment and program needs of the water customers, including the survey for facilities in California, Washington, Illinois, Arizona and Hawaii. Her water audit experience includes facilities in Arizona Grant Hotel, Biltmore Hotel in Arizona, University of California Santa Cruz, Stanford Linear Accelerator, and Stanford University Campus.

Doug is a lifetime American Rainwater Catchment System Association (ARCSA) member, an Accredited Professional and an ex-Board member of ARCSA. He is a prolific writer and his articles have appeared in The New York Times, Water Efficiency Magazine, Home Power, Taos News and Water News, among others. He also has a regular monthly column in the Santa Fe New Mexican. He is co-author of two water studies that have been widely published: “Rainwater Harvesting Industry Market Size and Trends” and “First-Ever Long-Term Water Conservation Rebate Study”. Doug is also a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit.

Sarah Sojka is an Associate Professor of Physics and Environmental Studies at Randolph College. She earned her M.S. and PhD in Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. She began work on rainwater harvesting systems in 2008, working at Rainwater Management Solutions (RMS). In 2012, she left RMS to work at Randolph College where she continues to do research on rainwater harvesting systems. She is a past member of the ARCSA Foundation Board of Directors.

Lauren Forbes, founder of Cactus Rain LLC, is passionate about sustainable water for better built and natural environments. Cactus Rain delivers Rainwater and Greywater design, consulting, and implementations to help New Mexicans conserve, harvest, and reuse water in ways that are beneficial today and sustainable for future generations. Lauren also works with the City of Santa Fe Commercial Waterwise Prgoram, and serves on the NGWS organizing committee. Lauren holds a Professional degree in Sustainability from MIT, a Master's from the London School of Economics, and a BS in Economics from Georgia Tech.

A recent graduate of Santa Fe Community College's Controlled Environment Agriculture and Algae Cultivation programs, Gabe is currently the technician to the School of Trades, Advanced Technologies, and Sustainability at SFCC. Gabe has focused his research on water efficiency, conservation, and algal applications within the CEA space. An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Gabe hopes to apply algae and CEA solutions to address agricultural and water issues facing Indian Country.

Patricio Pacheco, City of Santa Fe Water Resources & Conservation, brings a unique perspective and personal experience to water conservation and environmental sustainability. He has a background in water rights administration, and water and energy conservation management in New Mexico. He is fond of working with the public and educating children on environmental, water, and energy-efficient sustainable practices. Patricio is a graduate of Northern New Mexico College with a BS in Environmental Science Natural Resources Science and Management and a graduate of University New Mexico with an A.S. in Eng. Environmental Science.

Patricio Pacheco, City of Santa Fe Water Resources & Conservation, brings a unique perspective and personal experience to water conservation and environmental sustainability. He has a background in water rights administration, and water and energy conservation management in New Mexico. He is fond of working with the public and educating children on environmental, water, and energy-efficient sustainable practices. Patricio is a graduate of Northern New Mexico College with a BS in Environmental Science Natural Resources Science and Management and a graduate of University New Mexico with an A.S. in Eng. Environmental Science.

Shayla Woodhouse, Project Engineer with Biohabitats, focuses on integrating process design with the ecological concepts of natural systems for wastewater treatment, water treatment, water master planning and water reuse. She has experience in projects seeking Living Building Challenge, Net Zero water, and LEED® certification. Ms. Woodhouse’s specialty is keeping a holistic perspective when solving water-related questions.

Jonah Schein is National Program Manager for Homes & Buildings for the EPA's WaterSense Program. Jonah is an experienced water efficiency professional working on national and international water issues. Jonah has sepnt over a decade leading the technical direction and development of WaterSense, the EPA's water efficiency program. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science & Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.

Laureen holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in architecture from the University of Illinois and is a licensed architect in Illinois & Wisconsin as well as having received approval for reciprocal licensure across the country via NCARB certification. She has also built a successful 30-year+ practice in the design and construction of commercial buildings, multi-family projects, single family homes, and interiors. Additional experience includes ratings, inspections, and certification application processing for a variety of commercial & residential properties through LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, LEED for Homes & LEED for Homes Mid-Rise, Energy Star Homes & Energy Star Multifamily High Rise, Enterprise Green Communities, and the WERS (Water Efficiency Rating Score). Other accreditations & certifications include USGBC LEED® for Homes QAD, RESnet/HERS Energy Rater, LEED for Homes Green Rater, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP HOMES, USGBC LEED® Faculty™, and WERS Faculty & Verifier.

Ryan Meres has nearly two decades of experience in energy and water efficiency, energy policy and building energy codes. As the Program Director for RESNET, Ryan currently leads numerous programs, including implementation of RESNET’s HERSH2O whole-house water efficiency rating program; initiatives to get energy and water efficiency valued in the real estate transaction process and oversees RESNET’s National Buildings Registry. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design and lives in Hubert, NC with his wife and their three children.

Lauren Forbes, founder of Cactus Rain LLC, is passionate about sustainable water for better built and natural environments. Cactus Rain delivers Rainwater and Greywater design, consulting, and implementations to help New Mexicans conserve, harvest, and reuse water in ways that are beneficial today and sustainable for future generations. Lauren also works with the City of Santa Fe Commercial Waterwise Prgoram, and serves on the NGWS organizing committee. Lauren holds a Professional degree in Sustainability from MIT, a Master's from the London School of Economics, and a BS in Economics from Georgia Tech.

Adam DeHeer is the co-founder & CEO of LeapFrog Design, a trailblazing force in the world of innovative onsite water reuse solutions. With a passion for merging creativity, ecology, and technology, Adam is an award-winning designer transforming big ideas into delightful green infrastructure solutions for water security. Adam's extensive background in design and business has fueled LeapFrog's growth, marked by a commitment to pushing boundaries, fostering a culture of collaboration, and staying ahead of industry trends. Under his guidance, the company continues to redefine the possibilities of green infrastructure, leaving an indelible mark on the water reuse industry with a nature-based approach.

Kim Shanahan has been an effective advocate for performance-based water conservation building codes for New Mexico builders and beyond during his 10 years as executive director of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association from 2008 through 2018. He helped establish the concept of the Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS) in Santa Fe in 2013, which was incorporated into Santa Fe's green building codes in 2017. Kim introduced the tool to the National Green Building Standard as a member of the committee that revised the water conservation chapter. It became known as the Water Rating Index in the 2020 version of the standard. Since 2019 Kim has worked as a sustainability consultant and writes a weekly column in the Santa Fe New Mexican called Building Santa Fe. Kim is also on the committee vetting RESNET's water use calculation tool called HERS-H2O.

Mr. McMaster has been building homes for 45 years, coming from a family that has been building since 1945. Darrel is a Master Builder with both hands on experience and the expertise to lead Sustainable Homes to be a National Leader in homes that run 100% off of the environment. These homes use rainwater harvesting as their sole source of potable water. A past president of the Texas Rainwater Catchment Association, Mr. McMaster has been a guest speaker at many Texas Universities, renewable energy fairs, the National Irrigators Conference and other water conferences across the country.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Lindsay Rogers is Policy Advisor for Western Resource Advocates. By facilitating local and state-level policy development and providing direct project support, Lindsay helps communities and utilities pursue innovative and tailored water-saving strategies such as graywater ordinances, waterwise landscaping programs, and better integrated water and land-use planning. Prior to joining Western Resource Advocates in 2021, Lindsay spent five years as the Colorado Basin Program Manager at WaterNow Alliance, focused on advancing sustainable water policies and programs in the West by working directly with municipal water decision makers. Lindsay serves on the Board of Colorado WaterWise and as the Land & Water Chair on the City of Edgewater’s Sustainability Board.

Carlos Bustos is Water Conservation Program Manager for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. With a 15-year career in urban water resources management and climate change adaptation, Carlos has expertise in water governance, strategic planning, utility operations, demand management, and non-revenue water loss auditing. He actively contributes to sustainability as a member of the International Water Association Management Committee and Co-Chair of the Water Conservation Division at the American Water Works Association. Carlos is passionate about community resilience and well-being, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master’s in environmental science, with a focus on natural resources management and urban planning.

Mike Bernardo, P.E., Enterprise Conservation Division Manager at the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), plays a pivotal role in water conservation efforts. His responsibilities include overseeing programs tailored for Southern Nevada’s commercial and industrial sectors. He ensures the removal of non-functional grass as mandated by the state, and Mike’s division administers rebate and incentive programs, including the Water Efficient Technologies initiative, which funds innovative technologies to reduce water usage. As a licensed Professional Engineer, certified Project Management Professional, and LEED Accredited Professional, Mike contributes significantly to sustainable practices in water management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business, a master’s degree in Public Administration, and a doctoral degree in Public Policy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Jonah Schein is National Program Manager for Homes & Buildings for the EPA's WaterSense Program. Jonah is an experienced water efficiency professional working on national and international water issues. Jonah has sepnt over a decade leading the technical direction and development of WaterSense, the EPA's water efficiency program. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science & Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.

Jesse Roach P.E. Ph.D. is Director of City of Santa Fe Water, a position he has held since July 2019.  At City of Santa Fe Water, Jesse has led a strategic planning effort, led development of a long range water resources planning process, and provided leadership in support of new water resources development.  Jesse’s technical areas of expertise include municipal operations and demand, potential climate change impacts on water resources, surface water – groundwater dynamics, and agricultural operations and demand. Jesse was the technical lead on an assessment of potential climate change impacts to water resources, and possible resulting changes to water operations in the Upper Rio Grande basin and a contributor to technical evaluation of water utility scale adaptation to potential hydrologic impacts of climate change in Santa Fe. Jesse holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford, and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Hydrology and Water Resources.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Gary Klein, President of Gary Klein & Associates has been intimately involved in energy efficiency and renewable energy since 1974. One fifth of his career was spent in the Kingdom of Lesotho, the rest in the United States. Mr. Klein has a passion for hot water: getting into it, getting out of it, and efficiently delivering it to meet customers' needs. After serving 19 years with the California Energy Commission, he has provided consulting on sustainability since 2008.

Michelle Maddaus, P.E., is a registered civil engineer in California with 20 years of experience, a wide variety of which is in the water resources field. Michelle is comfortable designing both indoor and outdoor conservation programs with current technology. She has conducted over 300 CII audits and has directly witnessed equipment and program needs of the water customers, including the survey for facilities in California, Washington, Illinois, Arizona and Hawaii. Her water audit experience includes facilities in Arizona Grant Hotel, Biltmore Hotel in Arizona, University of California Santa Cruz, Stanford Linear Accelerator, and Stanford University Campus.

Paul D. Bishop, CAE, President & CEO of Water Professionals International (WPI), has led the organization since 2008. With a 30-year career spanning private enterprises, government, and the not-for-profit sector, Paul is a champion of environmental excellence and workforce development. His tenure at WPI is characterized by an unwavering commitment to quality and integrity in environmental certification programs. Under his guidance, WPI has introduced industry-leading standardized exams, established an independent commission to enhance program integrity, and pioneered all-encompassing, uniform standards for water operator certification.

Mera Burton, Valley Water's Next Gen Career Pathways Program Administrator, is leading the agency’s efforts focused on future workforce and succession development. Her initiatives include the College Summer Internship Program, development of a High School Internship Program, implementation of a stipend program for college students from disadvantaged communities, and support to teacher externships. The program works cross-departmentally to develop outreach to diverse communities, Veterans, and the disabled community. Mera has 15+ years of experience working in educational leadership and has served as a STEM educator and project manager for NASA’s education programs as lead Professional Development Instructor. She holds a master’s degree from Santa Clara University in teaching STEM curriculum development and instruction.

Lauren Forbes, founder of Cactus Rain LLC, is passionate about sustainable water for better built and natural environments. Cactus Rain delivers Rainwater and Greywater design, consulting, and implementations to help New Mexicans conserve, harvest, and reuse water in ways that are beneficial today and sustainable for future generations. Lauren also works with the City of Santa Fe Commercial Waterwise Prgoram, and serves on the NGWS organizing committee. Lauren holds a Professional degree in Sustainability from MIT, a Master's from the London School of Economics, and a BS in Economics from Georgia Tech.

Adam DeHeer is the co-founder & CEO of LeapFrog Design, a trailblazing force in the world of innovative onsite water reuse solutions. With a passion for merging creativity, ecology, and technology, Adam is an award-winning designer transforming big ideas into delightful green infrastructure solutions for water security. Adam's extensive background in design and business has fueled LeapFrog's growth, marked by a commitment to pushing boundaries, fostering a culture of collaboration, and staying ahead of industry trends. Under his guidance, the company continues to redefine the possibilities of green infrastructure, leaving an indelible mark on the water reuse industry with a nature-based approach.

T.J. Cooley is Co-Founder & CEO of Namara, the first AI-powered smart water control system that allows you to customize your home’s water flow on demand. T.J. leads with a proven track record in the tech industry and has an extensive background in nurturing early-stage companies to their full potential. Among his peers, he is known for spurring corporate growth through strategic team management, navigating nuanced market landscapes, and adopting forward-thinking strategies that capitalize on emerging technologies and markets. His entrepreneurial mindset and direct, hands-on approach effectively drive sustainable and impactful outcomes, propelling Namara to new heights.

Andrew Crimston is Co-Founder & CEO of Washbox Global in Australia. In his daily work, Andrew saw firsthand a need for the construction industry to focus on mitigating the effects of liquid waste arising from construction projects. With an entrepreneurial commitment to help transform urban spaces one city at a time, Andrew launched Washbox - a system that uses recycled water to provide tool washing for the construction trades. As Crimston considered the opportunity for construction processes to become more sustainable, he began to appreciate the potential scale of impact. Washbox Global now has aspirations of sparking a global movement.

Stacey Murphy is an award winning serial entrepreneur, impact investor, architect, and the Founder of Dreaming Earth, an architectural venture capital studio with the Earthshot of growing buildings by 2030. Stacey incubates startups focused on regenerative materials and systems in architecture and construction innovation. Her mission is to accelerate the building blocks of Biocentric Cities. Stacey has been featured in Fast Company, New York Magazine, New York Times, BBC, Good, Martha Stewart Radio, David Letterman, PBS and two TEDx talks on the future of food.

Darrell Lehman, President & CEO of Triconic LLC, is a pioneering figure in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. With over 37 years of experience, Lehman’s commitment to innovation and excellence is evident. His focus lies in creating efficient and user-friendly branded certification programs for clients. At Triconic, he leads efforts to modernize homebuilding validation systems, moving beyond traditional rule-based compliance. Lehman also advises TIC entities, stakeholders, and governments on strategic development and operational efficiencies. His educational background in Architectural Technology, Management, and Information Technology complements his vast professional experience, making him a visionary leader dedicated to sustainable, innovative practices in the homebuilding industry.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Jesse Roach P.E. Ph.D. is Director of City of Santa Fe Water, a position he has held since July 2019.  At City of Santa Fe Water, Jesse has led a strategic planning effort, led development of a long range water resources planning process, and provided leadership in support of new water resources development.  Jesse’s technical areas of expertise include municipal operations and demand, potential climate change impacts on water resources, surface water – groundwater dynamics, and agricultural operations and demand. Jesse was the technical lead on an assessment of potential climate change impacts to water resources, and possible resulting changes to water operations in the Upper Rio Grande basin and a contributor to technical evaluation of water utility scale adaptation to potential hydrologic impacts of climate change in Santa Fe. Jesse holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford, and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Hydrology and Water Resources.

Christine Y. Chavez has a background in water rights administration and energy & water conservation program management in the state of New Mexico. Christine is the Water Conservation Manager for the City of Santa Fe and is a certified Energy Auditor with the Building Performance Institute, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with the Irrigation Association and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper through EPA WaterSense. She is the recipient of AWE's 2023 Water Star award. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University (B.S. in Environmental Science and M.S. in Biology).

Carol is serving in her second term on the Santa Fe City Council. Her maternal roots span generations in the Mora Valley of New Mexico. She has degrees from Colorado College, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin, and the University of New Mexico Law School. For over thirty years, Carol has worked as a public policy consultant on water, environment, and sustainability issues. She has been active in the Santa Fe community serving on many non-profit boards. Carol and her husband, Peter, raised two children in Santa Fe and practice law together at The Wirth Law Firm, PC. Her City Committee Assignments include: Chair, Finance Committee; Chair, Water Conservation Committee; Vice Chair, Buckman Direct Diversion Board; Member of Public Works, and Public Utilities Committee, as well as Governing Body Parliamentarian.

Rolf Schmidt-Petersen is a hydrologist with 35 years of experience in western water. He served as Director of the Interstate Stream Commission (Commission) for four years between 2019 and 2023 and retired from State Government service in May of 2023.

Before being appointed the Director and while working for the State, he served as the Commission’s Rio Grande Bureau Chief, the New Mexico Engineer Adviser to the Rio Grande Compact Commission, and the Colorado River Basin Bureau Chief. He served as New Mexico’s alternate Principal for the Colorado River Compact, its alternate Commissioner for the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact, and as one of New Mexico’s representatives on the Colorado River Salinity Control Forum and Advisory Committee. He continues to serve as New Mexico’s Canadian River Compact Commissioner in a volunteer role.

Doug is a lifetime American Rainwater Catchment System Association (ARCSA) member, an Accredited Professional and an ex-Board member of ARCSA. He is a prolific writer and his articles have appeared in The New York Times, Water Efficiency Magazine, Home Power, Taos News and Water News, among others. He also has a regular monthly column in the Santa Fe New Mexican. He is co-author of two water studies that have been widely published: “Rainwater Harvesting Industry Market Size and Trends” and “First-Ever Long-Term Water Conservation Rebate Study”. Doug is also a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit.

Christoph Lohr is IAPMO’s Vice President of Technical Services and Research. As part of his duties he provides industry leadership through participation in strategic industry initiatives, and provide technical support to all IAPMO’s business units as needed. Christoph has over a decade of experience in designing plumbing systems and has a reputation as a results-oriented expert, particularly in the realm of balancing waterborne pathogen prevention and water sustainability. Through his concentrated focus and systems-based approach he has honed his personal and organization's strategy on possible breakthrough points. It is with this mindset that Christoph consistently looks to find long-term, holistic solutions that positively impact public health and safety of plumbing systems and improving strategy development. With this experience, Christoph shapes the industry by regularly sharing his thoughts via speaking engagements and writing. He is a distinguished graduate from the Virginia Military Institute, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Ron Burke, CEO and President at the Alliance for Water Efficiency, has a career spanning two decades dedicated to environmental policy and programs. Previously, he served as Environmental Scientist for the U.S. EPA, the Environmental Health Director and Deputy Executive Director for the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago, the Associate Director for the Illinois EPA, and Midwest Office Director for the Union of Concerned Scientists. Ron holds an M.S. from Washington University’s Department of Engineering and Policy, complemented by undergraduate studies in life sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Claudia Borchert is Bureau Chief of New Mexico Environment Department’s newly formed Climate Change Bureau. Projects include a program to implement a clean transportation fuel standard, as well as the New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards, which require an increasing percentage of zero-emission cars and trucks to be delivered to the state, and a comprehensive climate action plan for New Mexico, that will consider how businesses, industry, governments, organizations, and individuals can take action to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction target of at least 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Past work includes running Santa Fe County’s water and wastewater utility, planning for Santa Fe’s climate-change impacted future water supply, and dedicating flow to the Santa Fe River. Claudia has a MS from the Earth and Planetary Science Dept., University of New Mexico and BA from Amherst College.

Darrin Polhemus is a Deputy Director for the California State Water Resources Control Board, where he is in charge of the Division of Drinking Water. The Division of Drinking Water administers the federal and California Safe Drinking Water Acts, which regulate over 7,400 public water systems throughout the State to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to all Californians. The Division also permits recycled water usage, manages the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, oversees the work of county health departments that have been delegated the authority to regulate small water systems, and develops regulations pertaining to drinking water. Darrin is a licensed civil engineer and holds a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Marco Antonio Lueras, a second-generation water professional from La Luz, New Mexico, is deeply committed to environmental stewardship. As the co-founder and Executive Director of the New Mexico Conservation Alliance, Marco empowers the state’s youth by connecting them with meaningful service opportunities alongside water and environmental organizations. His passion for research and technology led him to serve on the iWaterMap advisory board, where he collaborates with AI developers and financial experts. Recently, Marco was selected for the Environmental Finance Center Network’s Water Leadership Program, an EPA-sponsored initiative, furthering his mission to inspire New Mexican youth to engage in water and environmental sectors.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Doug is a lifetime American Rainwater Catchment System Association (ARCSA) member, an Accredited Professional and an ex-Board member of ARCSA. He is a prolific writer and his articles have appeared in The New York Times, Water Efficiency Magazine, Home Power, Taos News and Water News, among others. He also has a regular monthly column in the Santa Fe New Mexican. He is co-author of two water studies that have been widely published: “Rainwater Harvesting Industry Market Size and Trends” and “First-Ever Long-Term Water Conservation Rebate Study”. Doug is also a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit.

Glenn Schiffbauer, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Chapter of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, is a native New Mexican. He received his BBA from New Mexico State University and his MBA from the Robert O. Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. After 16 years in management at renowned Rancho Encantado, he started two small businesses in Santa Fe. He also worked with his wife Kim as a consultant for businesses statewide in both marketing and public affairs. Glenn is also a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Arising from this conference came a partnership between the SFGCC and the City of Santa Fe to develop and institute the country’s only Restaurant Water Conservation Program. Mr. Schiffbauer has been appointed to the NM Economic Department Sustainable Economic Advisory Council.

Christine Y. Chavez has a background in water rights administration and energy & water conservation program management in the state of New Mexico. Christine is the Water Conservation Manager for the City of Santa Fe and is a certified Energy Auditor with the Building Performance Institute, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with the Irrigation Association and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper through EPA WaterSense. She is the recipient of AWE's 2023 Water Star award. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University (B.S. in Environmental Science and M.S. in Biology).

As a staff attorney specializing in water policy and governance, Rin is primarily interested in questions of water management in the face of climate change. They have done work in riparian restoration, river connectivity, tribal water sovereignty, climate change adaptation, and water rights. They have published scholarship on Colorado River governance in the 21st Century. Rin is delighted to continue research on these topics in the service of the state of New Mexico, through the Utton Center at UNM. During their time as a law student, Rin worked as a research assistant for the Utton Center, as well as a legal intern in positions with the United States Department of the Interior Solicitor's Office Water Resources Division, the United States Department of Agriculture Office of General Counsel, and the nonprofit organization, American Rivers.

Christine Y. Chavez has a background in water rights administration and energy & water conservation program management in the state of New Mexico. Christine is the Water Conservation Manager for the City of Santa Fe and is a certified Energy Auditor with the Building Performance Institute, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with the Irrigation Association and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper through EPA WaterSense. She is the recipient of AWE's 2023 Water Star award. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University (B.S. in Environmental Science and M.S. in Biology).

Sara Fox is the Senior Water Planner for the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and project manager overseeing the implementation of the 2023 Water Security Planning Act. Sara is a professional engineer who holds a bachelor and masters degrees in environmental and civil engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sara started her career working in Colorado as a water rights engineer. She moved to New Mexico 2.5 years ago and began working for the State of New Mexico on water rights and water planning.

Glenn Schiffbauer, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Chapter of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, is a native New Mexican. He received his BBA from New Mexico State University and his MBA from the Robert O. Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. After 16 years in management at renowned Rancho Encantado, he started two small businesses in Santa Fe. He also worked with his wife Kim as a consultant for businesses statewide in both marketing and public affairs. Glenn is also a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Arising from this conference came a partnership between the SFGCC and the City of Santa Fe to develop and institute the country’s only Restaurant Water Conservation Program. Mr. Schiffbauer has been appointed to the NM Economic Department Sustainable Economic Advisory Council.

Mary Ann Dickinson is the founder of Dickinson Associates, a small consulting firm. She is also the past President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, which she helped found in 2007. She retired as CEO in March 2021 and serves (as needed) as a Technical Advisor to the Alliance staff.Mary Ann has over 50 years of experience, having worked at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in environmental planning, Mary Ann has authored numerous publications on water conservation, land use planning, and natural resources management, and has co-produced two films which have aired on public television and community cable stations.Mary Ann is currently the Co-Chair of the Water and Planning Network for the American Planning Association.

Mike Collignon is the Executive Director of the Green Builder® Coalition, an organization he co-founded in 2010. He engages in national and state-level advocacy and publishes regular content for Green Builder® Media. Mike is the Chair of the WERS Development Group and the Co-Chair of the Next Generation Water Summit. Finally, he is the Program Manager for Housing 2.0 and has served as the moderator or host for Green Builder® Media’s webinars from 2012–present.

Christine Y. Chavez has a background in water rights administration and energy & water conservation program management in the state of New Mexico. Christine is the Water Conservation Manager for the City of Santa Fe and is a certified Energy Auditor with the Building Performance Institute, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with the Irrigation Association and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper through EPA WaterSense. She is the recipient of AWE's 2023 Water Star award. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University (B.S. in Environmental Science and M.S. in Biology).

Kevin McCusker is the manager of community affairs for Cal Water.