Lorena Guadiana (She/Her/They)

 

"My lived experience relates to having grown up in an under resourced community in Los Angeles but noticing that despite this reality, water was available in all homes in communities around me. In most parts of the world, including areas of Mexico where I am from, water is a scarce resource. I further realized the vital role water plays in helping the body absorb important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. This was especially important when I made a diet change and centered around drinking water and the way it made me feel. I eventually enrolled in a graduate course that touched on water infrastructure and learned the fundamentals of water management and resources. I learned how large corporations can have significant negative effects on water and resource levels. I took note of this as I knew water is life and I became afraid that water would be the next great issue of our time that society would need to tackle."

Water Experience

I aim to be civically engaged to understand the role of BIPOC in water and how water challenges affect low-income communities of color. There are very few BIPOC folk in water and related industries.

Opportunities of Interest

• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Having a Mentor