Flowing into Leadership - Matthew Coleman

We’re launching the 2026 Flowing into Leadership podcast series with Matthew Coleman, a Professional Engineer with 18 years of experience in the water sector spanning municipal utilities, consulting, service provision, and international projects. In this episode, Matthew reflects on his journey into water, the lessons he has learned working across four continents, and how his time volunteering with OWWA, including serving as Chair of the Distribution Committee, has shaped his perspective on leadership and member service.Matthew also shares his thoughts on where OWWA can have the greatest impact in the years ahead and how a data-driven and efficient approach can help deliver value to Ontario’s water professionals.📌 Topics covered:✅ A global career rooted in a passion for water✅ Leadership lessons from utilities, consulting, and volunteer service✅ Matthew’s vision for OWWA and Board governance📢 Stay tuned for more candidate spotlights as we introduce the full slate of 2026 Board candidates.🔗 Learn more about OWWA: https://owwa.ca/