Dawn Dierker (she/her)

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"I am passionate about safe, clean water for all people."

"My lived experience makes me open to people from all walks of life."

"I am committed to providing the best training to our students so that all communities have safe, clean and sustainable water supplies."

Water Experience

I have worked in the field of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment for the past 30 years. My area of expertise is in training water and wastewater operators and preparing them to write certification exams. I also am a project manager for optimizing water treatment plants, operating industrial water plants and industrial wastewater facilities. I advocate for improved training for First Nations water and wastewater operators in order to improve the quality of life for all First Nations peoples.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Being a Mentor
• Having a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Fieldwork
• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Mentorship Long-term (e.g., regular attendance at mentorship circles, frequent meetings 6+ months)