Women of water with Christina Osborn, P.E. & Kellyn Campbell, CPESC

Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics  Introduction Christina Osborn - Project Manager at JUB Engineers in Salt Lake City with more than 19 yrs of experience in water & wastewater systems. Founder of Women of Water. Kellyn Campbell, CPESC - President of Campbell Environmental Supply & Consulting with 18 yrs in stormwater & erosion & sediment control. Maryella Begley-Garmon, P.E. - Co-founder of Digital Stormwater & licensed professional engineer in TX & LA. The Origin of Women of Water Women of Water started in 2012 after noticing common challenges faced by women in the industry.  The Three Guiding Principles Women of Water was built around three core principles: the three E’s: educate, empower, & engage.” A Parallel Path in the Industry A similar effort developed within the IECA community. Eventually Kellyn discovered the Women of Water organization already existed & reached out to Christina to expand the concept nationally. How the Industry Has Changed  Kellyn Campbell: “When I first came to my first IECA conference in 2008, it felt extremely male dominated.” “The women coming up behind us don’t have to go through that moment of ‘I’m the only woman in this industry.’” Building a National Organization The Women of Water leadership team is developing a framework to help chapters launch across the country. Leadership Opportunities Women who help organize chapters gain experience building professional networks & managing programs. Confidence Through Community Creating safe networking spaces helps women build confidence & leadership skills. What Comes Next Women of Water is currently working to expand nationally & encourage new chapters.  Christina Osborn: “We’re ready to go. We just need people who are interested & want to organize & collect a bunch of women under the Women of Water umbrella.” In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, guest host Maryella Begley-Garmon, P.E. speaks with Christina Osborn, P.E., founder of Women of Water, & Kellyn Campbell, CPESC, president of Campbell Environmental Supply & Consulting, about the origins & growth of the Women of Water initiative. The conversation explores how the organization began as a response to challenges women faced in water-related industries & evolved into a supportive network focused on education, empowerment, & engagement. The guests discuss mentorship, leadership development, & the changing role of women in fields such as stormwater, wastewater, & water resources, while also outlining their vision to expand Women of Water into a national organization that connects and supports professionals across the country. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future. Connect with Christina Osborn, P.E.: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-osborn-3458614b/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.womenofwater.org/   Connect with Kellyn Campbell, CPESC: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynhcampbell/ Email: [email protected]   Connect with Maryella Begley-Garmon, P.E.:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryella-begley-garmon/ Website: https://digitalstormwater.com/ Sign up to be a guest: https://forms.gle/whijSz9Tio3iZda57 Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com Stay Informed! Sign-up for the Stormwater World Newsletter: https://stormwaterworld.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stormwater World Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!