American Water Works Assoc. ACE24 Program June 2024 | Page 37

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TRANSFORMATIVE WATER

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Calling All Community-Driven Leaders !

The Transformative Water Leadership Academy ( TWLA ), a collaboration between AWWA and the WaterNow Alliance , is a 10-month program that equips participants with the skills to integrate social , environmental , and financial concerns into water utility decisions .
Graduates emerge prepared to address emerging one water issues and guide utilities through positive transformation .
What are they saying about TWLA ?
TWLA is a totally unique , different , one-of-a-kind program that allows you to create relationships with others like you working every day to make the water industry one of tomorrow . The program goes beyond a 1-hour webinar and 2-day conference . It allows you to go deeper , practice and apply what you have learned to change your agency .
Kelly Bourque Senior project engineer , City of Santa Barbara TWLA23 Graduate

Get Involved

The 2025 cohort application period will open August 1 , 2024 . The program is also seeking volunteers to mentor and coach emerging leaders .
Sponsorship opportunities available .
Learn more about the application process at awwa . org / TWLA-ACE24