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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 42 MIN

Melissa Meeker, CEO of The Water Tower

from The Best Of Celebrating Powerhouse Women · host Podgo

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.Melissa Meeker/The Water TowerMelissa Meeker is the CEO of The Water Tower in Buford, Georgia, a nonprofit focused on advancing water utilities through applied research, technology advancement, workforce development, and public engagement. Melissa previously served as the CEO of the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation and was instrumental in the merger of three critical U.S. water-related research foundations. She also served as Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District and Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. In each of these roles, her focus has been on alternative water supply development. Melissa has her MS in Environmental Resources Management. You can find her on Twitter @MLMeekerWater.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.Melissa Meeker/The Water TowerMelissa Meeker is the CEO of The Water Tower in Buford, Georgia, a nonprofit focused on advancing water utilities through applied research, technology advancement, workforce development, and public engagement. Melissa previously served as the CEO of the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation and was instrumental in the merger of three critical U.S. water-related research foundations. She also served as Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District and Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. In each of these roles, her focus has been on alternative water supply development. Melissa has her MS in Environmental Resources Management. You can find her on Twitter @MLMeekerWater.

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