Young Leaders serve a vital role in shaping the future of our organization and how we respond to the challenges and issues that affect the Basin. We know the future of the Basin requires an emerging generation of water stewards who have leadership experience, a vibrant professional network, and the opportunities to learn from and collaborate with legacy leaders and active members.
Emerging and established professionals build powerful connections with like-minded water stewards, whether they are working in the public or private sector. Young Leaders know the power of collaboration and these events offer the opportunity to bake that spirit of connectivity into their career trajectory. These networking events are warm and welcoming social events where promising young leaders can exchange views about the direction of water stewardship in the region, educate one another about key learnings in their field, and forge sustaining connections that they can take with them as their careers progress and develop.
To get involved, email Torin Johnson, Young Leader’s Chair at tjohnson@gftinc.com
Torin Johnson is a water resources engineer and Project Manager for Gannett Fleming, and former Chapter President of Engineers Without Borders – Philadelphia. Torin has dedicated his life to using his God-given talents in engineering and leadership to improve drinking water infrastructure, both in the United States and globally, as well as mentoring younger engineers to empower the next generation. Torin has been recognized for his hard work and dedication to sustainable design through such honors as Temple University’s 30 Under 30 and he continues spreading the word of clean water and EWB through regular presentations at conferences and college campuses.
