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Water Leaders Program

Colorado Water Leaders Program

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Become a Water Leader! Discover your potential and expand your professional network. The Water Leaders Program offers emerging Colorado professionals the opportunity to develop their leadership potential with a focus on water resources issues. Since 2006, the program has provided training in conflict resolution, communication and negotiation to participants across Colorado. Water Leaders participants benefit from extensive self-assessment and networking opportunities with similarly accomplished colleagues.

2013 Water Leaders Class

Heather Beasley -- Town of Castle Rock

Drew Beckwith -- Western Resource Advocates

Jenny Bishop -- Colorado Springs Utilities

Sean Chambers -- Cherokee Metro District

Kelly Close -- Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc.

Brian Epstein -- Colorado Water Conservation Board

NathanFey -- American Whitewater

David Graf -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Katie Knoll -- Denver Water

Brian Murphy -- CDM Smith

Sarah Parmar -- Colorado Open Lands

Kim Raby -- Formation Environmental

Travis Robinson -- Sanchez Ditch & Reservoir Company

Zachary Smith -- Colorado Water Trust

Dana Strongin -- Northern Water

 
Contact Kristin Maharg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be placed on the 2014 notification list.
 
 
2013 Class dates (all are mandatory and will be similar in 2014):
March 25-26 in Denver
May 16-17 in Summit County
July 25-26 in Alamosa
September 19-20 in Denver

Who Participates?

The Water Leaders course is open to any mid-level professional in Colorado with a demonstrated commitment to water resources and career development. Program admission is based on competitive criteria in order to maximize each participant's experience and ensure program diversity. Please note that only one participant from an employer will be admitted per year. Click on the pictures above to learn more about some of the past participants. Click here for a full list of Water Leaders Alumni.

What should you expect from CFWE's Water Leaders program? The program's goal is to positively impact the Colorado water profession by developing a pipeline of emerging water leaders across various fields with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of Colorado water. Participants receive extensive training in skills related to navigating conflict and diversity, leading self and others, and effective problem-solving. You will leave the program with a better understanding of your strengths and how to utilitze them, your challenges and how to work on them, skills to enhance your staff and team management work, and a network of peers to further your career growth. Classes include:

Professional Development

  • Leadership training sessions
  • Extensive and relevant assessments
  • Individual and/or group executive coaching sessions

Water Resources Education

  • Application of leadership training to Colorado water resource issues
  • Shadowing opportunities with prominent water professionals
  • Networking with colleagues statewide

Join CFWE

Become a Member or Make a Donation

Support for the Colorado Foundation for Water Education is tax-deductible and provides numerous benefits, including discounts on publications and event registrations. Your membership supports development of new publications, outreach efforts across the state, and critical operational needs.

Alumni Events Network

Water Leaders Alumni!

CLICK HERE to access your central information sharing network and learn about upcoming events or suggest an idea for an event.