On June 18, The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania announced it is accepting applications to the 2024-2025 Regional Network Collaborative for Water Leadership cohort.

The Center is focused on recruiting in the Greater Philadelphia region, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania; Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, Mercer, and Salem Counties in New Jersey; and New Castle County in Delaware.

This nine-month program aims to build a collaborative network that will provide support, opportunity, and inspiration for mid-career water-related professionals.

The Center is looking to bring together a cohort of participants that reflects the broader social, political, geographic, and economic diversity of the region.

Ideal participant characteristics include: Mid-career individuals from organizations intersecting with water issues including water utilities, watershed/environmental organizations, private industry, and the regulatory sector.

Women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to participate.

If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the 2024-2025 Leadership Collaborative, fill out the application form no later than July 15, 2024.

For more information, visit the Regional Network Collaborative for Water Leadership webpage.  Questions should be directed to: watercenter@sas.upenn.edu and include ‘Leadership Collaborative’ in the subject line.

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[Posted: June 18, 2024]

6/24/2024