41 | How Are Young Water Professionals Bringing Water into Focus? | Sam Skinner, Chelsea Hayward, Jess Bohorquez and Kevin Werksman cover art

41 | How Are Young Water Professionals Bringing Water into Focus? | Sam Skinner, Chelsea Hayward, Jess Bohorquez and Kevin Werksman

41 | How Are Young Water Professionals Bringing Water into Focus? | Sam Skinner, Chelsea Hayward, Jess Bohorquez and Kevin Werksman

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What’s keeping the water industry up at night? And how can young professionals help bring water into focus this National Water Week?

In this Season Two Finale, we bring together three generations of AWA Young Water Professionals of the Year: Chelsea Hayward (2023), Sam Skinner (2024), and Jess Bohorquez (2025) our host, for a special conversation on the challenges, opportunities, and impact of YWPs across the sector.

From tackling water security and climate resilience to attracting new talent and advocating beyond the industry, this episode dives into how the next generation is driving change and shaping the future of water.

To round out the conversation, AWA President Kevin Werksman joins the discussion, sharing reflections on leadership, visibility, and the role of initiatives like the Chris Davis AM Fellowship, which has supported this season and helped secure the podcast’s future.

Recorded across Kaurna Country, Naarm (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Cammeraygal Country, this National Water Week special episode celebrates the people and ideas bringing water into focus for all of us.

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

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