ABOUT
We envision an inclusive network of communities working together to build a climate-resilient future, with New Orleans leading the way in rights-based water management.
We believe the path forward starts with listening to communities, confronting inequities, and developing innovative solutions that recognize water as both an essential resource and a defining force in our lives.
wHAT WE ADVOCATE FOR
WATER ACCESSIBILITY
Everyone deserves access to clean drinking water and reliable plumbing. We advocate for equitable access to safe, potable water and the infrastructure needed to ensure no community is left behind.
WATER QUALITY
Everyone deserves to know what is in their water. Through community-based testing, research, and public education, we help people understand water quality risks and advocate for stronger protections.
WATER AFFORDABILITY
Water should be affordable for everyone. We advocate for equitable policies and increased investment in water infrastructure to keep essential services accessible, reliable, and affordable.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The people most affected by water challenges must help shape the solutions. We bring communities into research, public education, and policy advocacy to turn lived experience into meaningful change.
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
AND MITIGATION
Communities need the tools to adapt to a changing climate. We advocate for nature-based solutions, resilient infrastructure, and innovative approaches that help communities live and thrive with water.
fROM RESEARCH
TO ACTION
Through reports and policy briefings, community programs, research initiatives, and public engagement, the Water Collaborative turns complex water challenges into opportunities for collective action.
Our work connects research with lived experience to inform policy, strengthen communities, and advance solutions that make water safer, more accessible, and more affordable for everyone.
OUR TEAM
Hannah Levi
Partnerships & Communications Coordinator
Trécha Jheneall
Adminstrative Officer
Jessica Dandridge-Smith
Executive Director
Anna Nguyen
Deputy Director
Cierra S. Harrison
Operations Manager
Alexander Miele
Water Resource and Testing Coordinator
Kennedy Moore
State Policy Coordinator & EPA Urban Waters Ambassador
BOARD MEMBERS
Krystal Broussard
JP Morgan Wealth Management-VP of Investments, Private Client Advisor
Gary C Watson Jr.
CEO, Gary Watson Media
Kelsey Foster
Deputy Director, We Work the Waterways
Robert "Bob" Mora
Principal Engineer, Batture LLC
Ry’yan Micheal Clark
Senior Associate - PLA - Dana Brown & Associates
Kellyn Brooke LaCour-Conant
Program Strategist - Climate and Ecology - TapRoot Earth
Megan K. Terrell
Partner - Plaunche & Carr LLP
