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International Water Association (IWAA) Branch Committee

AWA is the Governing Member for Australia for the International Water Association (IWA). The IWA is a global network of water professionals striving for a world in which water is wisely, sustainably and equitably managed, goals that align strongly with AWA and our community of water professionals.

The IWAA is recognised as a branch of AWA and assists the AWA in fulfilling its responsibilities as a Governing Member whilst collaborating ongoingly with the broader IWA. IWAA aims to deliver initiatives that support both IWA & AWA members here in Australia.

Committee

Chair:  
Dr Michael Storey

Vice Chair:  
Lorena Oliveira

Committee Members: 

Cameron Cody
Daniel Deere
Darryl Day
David Moret
Digna Nichols
Hayley Denny
Helen Stratton
Jason Mingo
Johanna Johnson
Katharine Cross
Kathryn Heaton
Qilin Wang
Rita Henderson
Soner Bekir
Steve Capewell
Tom Mollenkopf
Wayne Middleton
Wei Zeng

Immediate Past Chair:  
Dr Annalisa Contos

YWP Subcommittee

Co-Chairs:

Jeremy Duke

Chris Lee

Committee members:

Annabel Biddulph
Chelsea Hayward
Kanchan Sharma
Niruban Chakkaravarthy Dhanasekaran
Omi Kumari
Phillip Meng
Pritesh Chhabhadiya
Sadia Khaja
Utkrist Paudyal
Yagnesh Naidu

MEET THE COMMITTEE

Hear from the people behind IWA Australia

Get to know the people helping connect Australia’s water community with the International Water Association.

In our Meet the Committee interviews, we sit down with members of the IWA Australia Committee to hear about their careers, their involvement with IWA and AWA, and the experiences and ideas shaping their work in the water sector.

It's an opportunity to hear from the people behind the sector, share knowledge and experiences in a different way, and perhaps introduce listeners to a career, idea, perspective or person they may not otherwise have encountered.

Because sometimes one conversation, one connection or one shared idea is all it takes to create a ripple.

From Law to Water Leadership with Tom Mollenkopf AO

From corporate law to the global water stage, Tom Mollenkopf AO shares the unexpected journey that shaped a career spanning leadership, policy and international collaboration. Hear Tom’s take on how leadership is evolving, the forces transforming the water sector, and why strong connections will be critical to navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Tom also reflects on Australia’s role in the global water community, his experience as President of the International Water Association, and what he has gained from being part of a community that brings water professionals together across borders.

You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn.

Turning Sustainability into Action with Jo Johnson

From the lab to leading sustainability innovation, Jo Johnson shares how an unexpected start in water sparked a career focused on turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Hear Jo’s take on the circular economy, emerging technologies, and why collaboration and curiosity will be critical to shaping a more sustainable water future.

She also reflects on why giving back to the water community has remained an important part of her career, what drew her to the IWA Australia Committee, and her advice for anyone considering getting involved: just do it.

You can connect with Jo on LinkedIn.

GET INVOLVED

The IWAA committee meets regularly and facilitates multiple initiatives such as supporting Australian bids for IWA conferences, Ozwater presentations and other events such as IWA / AWA National Young Water Professionals conference, and connecting IWA specialist groups with AWA specialist networks. If you are an IWA member in Australia and would like to support IWAA initiatives please get in touch with our Member Engagement Manager (see below).

We invite new nominations for the committee every two years. Only joint IWA and AWA members are eligible to nominate and vote.

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