Ronnie Versher
Workforce Development Manager
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Afia Zakiya
Water Infrastructure and Workforce Development Sr. Fellow
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.
Dr. Dwane Jones
Director
Center for Sustainable Development & Resilience, Univ. District of Columbia
Kishia Powell, Professional Engineer
Commissioner
City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
Michelle Mabson, MPH, MSc
Chief Advocacy Officer & Staff Scientist
Black Millennials 4 Flint & Earthjustice
Robert Scott
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Marqueece Harris Dawson, Councilmember Harris Dawson
Councilmember
City of Los Angeles
Water utilities operate in every community and are critical partners in advancing environmental and economic justice to address water access, affordability and workforce needs across the nation. Speakers will explore water workforce opportunities for African American youth and encourage students to consider careers in the water sector, where African Americans, women and other people of color are greatly underrepresented.