Southeast Chapter


The Southeast Chapter of FWEA serves the metropolitan areas of Broward and Palm Beach County.

Our foremost mission is to provide professional and technical educational opportunities to members in the Southeast Florida area through meetings and seminars!


Previous Events

SFWMD Nature-Based Solutions - Summer Lunch & Learn on July 30, 2026

In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, the FWEA Southeast Chapter hosted a Summer Lunch & Learn on July 30 featuring Dr. Ana Carolina Coelho Maran, Ph.D., P.E., of the South Florida Water Management District. Dr. Maran shared an inside look at the C-9 Basin Nature-Based Solutions Pilot Project at Pickwick Lake, highlighting how innovative, nature-based approaches can help improve flood resilience, water management, and long-term resiliency throughout South Florida.

Thank you to Dr. Maran, SFWMD, the City of Boca Raton, our chapter sponsors, and everyone who joined us for a great afternoon of learning and conversation.

Member Appreciation Bowling Event at Lucky Strike on May 14, 2026

The Southeast Chapter kicked off the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year celebrating a member appreciation night at Lucky Strike in Boca Raton. Members enjoyed bowling, food, drinks, and the chance to connect with other water professionals in the industry.

Collaborative Delivery in South Florida - Panel Discussion & Dinner on April 7, 2026

Industry leaders from the City of Pompano Beach, CDM Smith, Michael Baker International, and Kiewit shared real project experiences, key challenges, and where collaborative delivery is headed next. Our chapter was able to engage in discussion about what's actually working in the field for professionals from all sides the equations as Owners, Engineers, and Contractors.

FWEA Water Matters Day on March 14, 2026

FWEA joined forces with FSAWWA Region VI on Saturday to educate Broward County residents on what our organizations do for water.

FWEA Southeast Chapter Networking Dinner and Presentation with City of Ft. Lauderdale and Wade Trim/Michael Baker on November 19, 2025

FWEA Southeast Chapter Lunch and Learn with City of Coral Springs and Chen Moore and Associates on October 21, 2025

FWEA Southeast Chapter at 40th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 20, 2025
The FWEA Southeast Chapter kicked off the new year by participating in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) teaming up with FSAWWA Region 6 and dozens of volunteers to clean Boca Raton and Pompano Beaches!


FWEA Southeast Chapter Members Appreciation Night on April 24, 2025

Members and sponsors bonded over food, drinks, and mini golf at PopStroke!



Who are our members?

Ou r membership is diverse including operators, engineers, and administrators of large to small scale municipalities and private utility companies, as well as representatives from consulting engineering firms and utility equipment sales and service companies. And hopefully, you! We are actively looking for chapter officers and members who are interested in engaging in FWEA. Message any of our chapter leadership to join our monthly meetings!


Why should you want to be a chapter officer? 

Your Role as Officer, should you choose to accept the position, is to:

  1. Support and Unite our Members.
  2. Engage with the Public through Public Awareness Campaigns and promote sound and scientific-based Public Policy.
  3. Provide Professional Development for our Members - Technical Sessions embedded into Chapter Meetings, to provide CEUs or PDHs.
  4. Maintain a strong organization, because Water Matters and it needs our united voice to protect it and defend it. 


If you have a genuine interest in the promotion of our worthy cause, then what are you waiting for? How soon can we sign you up? Email anyone of our Officers today and we will get you involved. Thank you!


Quarterly Meetings

The FWEA Southeast Chapter conducts quarterly chapter meetings. Sign up for our mailing list for updates!

UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

Join the Florida Water Environment Association - FWEA Southeast Chapter for an evening of networking, friendly rivalry, great food, and even better company at our End-of-Summer Trivia Night & Happy Hour. This event will be on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, from 5:30-9 PM. See you there! Details: https://lnkd.in/e4KDi72h.


CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

Chair
Kristin Hink
C Solutions
khink@csolutions-us.com

Vice Chair
Jake Hurley
Town of Palm Beach
jhurley@townofpalmbeach.com

Treasurer Mentor
Brandee Velez
Florida Aquastore
brandee@florida-aquastore.com

Treasurer in Training
Angie Ruiz Legarda
Black & Veatch
ruizlegardaa@bv.com

Secretary
Mikael Amar
Hazen and Sawyer
mjamar@hazenandsawyer.com

Sponsorship Coordinator
Taylor Wilson
Hinterland Group LLC
twilson@hinterlandgroup.com

Membership
Jeremy Koch
Ardurra
jkoch@ardurra.com

Past Chair
Pavani Silaparasetty
HR Green
pavani.silaparasetty@hrgreen.com

PCOC Liaison
Julianne LaRock
SFWMD
jlarock@sfwmd.gov

Social Media Liaison/Webmaster
Jady Young Perez
CDM Smith
youngperezjj@cdmsmith.com

Student and Young Professional Liaison
Jessica Formento
CDM Smith
formentojl@cdmsmith.com

Lusnel Ferdinand 
FAU Student Chapter
lferdinand2020@fau.edu

Utility Liaison
Anne Murray
Martin County
amurray@martin.fl.us

Strategic Support
Manny Moncholli
GHD
manny.moncholi@ghd.com

Event Coordinator
Jose Abinazar
GFT
jabinazar@gftinc.com 

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