Making Waves with FWEA

Episode 12 - Going Boldly with David Hernandez

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, host Megan Nelson sits down with David Hernandez, FWEA President-Elect and consultant at Hazen and Sawyer, to explore his journ

Episode 11 - The Power of Operations Challenge with Chris Fasnacht

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, Megan Nelson sits down with longtime utility professional Chris Fasnacht to discuss his 38-year career in the water industry, f

Episode 10 – Mapping the Unseen with Caroline Dunkel

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we sit down with Caroline Dunkel, a geologist and environmental geoscientist whose unconventional path led her into the water a

Episode 9 - Constructing a Career in Water with Jesus Perez

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we sit down with Jesus Perez, a general contractor, to explore his journey through the water and wastewater industry. Jesus sha

Episode 8 - Guiding the Next Wave with Olga Mikhalchishina

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we sit down with Olga Mikhalchishina, a Water Resources Engineer whose path to the water world spans Ukraine, Moscow, and Miami

Episode 7 – From Trinidad to Tampa: Building Community with Adriell Shrikissoon

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we follow the remarkable journey of Adriell Shrikissoon, 2024/2025 Chair of the FWEA West Coast Chapter. From his roots in Trin

Episode 6 - Training Tomorrow’s Operators Today with Jessica Green

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we dive into the inspiring career journey of Jessica Green, Water Division Education Program Manager at Orange County Utilities

Episode 5 - From Floods to the Future with Manasi Parekh

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we sit down with Manasi Parekh—environmental engineer, First Coast chapter leader, and mentorship champion—to explore how a chi

Episode 4 - Inspiring Future Water Leaders with Zachary Loeb

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we chat with Zachary Loeb—environmental engineer and FWEA leader—about his journey from award-winning science fair student to a

Episode 3 - Leading FWEA Forward with Joan Fernandez

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we chat with Joan Fernandez, the incoming president of the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA). Joan shares her journe

Episode 2 - Building Water Partnerships with Lisa Wilson-Davis

In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we chat with Lisa Wilson-Davis, the 99th Chair of the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. We'll discuss Li

Episode 1 - Water Governance at the Source with Kristiana Dragash

In the inaugural episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we’re excited to welcome Kristiana Dragash. Join us as we delve into Kristiana’s inspiring water story and explore her