The Southeast Chapter of FWEA serves the metropolitan areas of Broward and Palm Beach County. 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!
Our foremost mission is to provide professional and technical educational opportunities to members in the Southeast Florida area through meetings and seminars. These events provide a forum for professional networking and shared interests.
Who are our members? - Our 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!
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!
Your Role as Officer, should you choose to accept the position, is to:
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!
The FWEA Southeast Chapter conducts quarterly chapter meetings in March, May, August, and November. These meetings are usually held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at a venue in the geographical center of the chapter (usually Deerfield Beach).. The March, August, and November meetings include dinner, a technical presentation, and a networking event prior to dinner.
April 7, 2026 - Collaborative Delivery in South Florida - Panel Discussion & Dinner
Chair
Kristin Hink
C Solutions
pavani.silaparasetty@ghd.com
Vice Chair
Jake Hurley
Town of Palm Beach
jhurley@townofpalmbeach.com
Assistant Treasurer
Brandee Velez
Florida Aquastore
brandee@florida-aquastore.com
Assistant Treasurer
Taylor Wilson
Hinterland Group LLC
twilson@hinterlandgroup.com
Secretary
Mikeal Amar
mja2174@columbia.edu
Membership
Jeremy Koch
Ardurra
jkoch@ardurra.com
Past Chair
Pavani Silaparasetty
GHD
pavani.silaparasetty@ghd.com
PCOC Liaison
Julianne LaRock
SFWMD
jlarock@sfwmd.gov
Webmaster
Angie Ruiz Legarda
B&V
ruizlegardaa@bv.com
Student and Young Professional Liaison
Jady Young Perez
CDM Smith
youngperezjj@cdmsmith.com
Student and Young Professional Liaison
Rachel Fonseca
B&V
rachelmfonseca@gmail.com
Utility Liaison
Anne Murray
Martin County
amurray@martin.fl.us
Social Media Liaison
Angie Ruiz Legarda
B&V
ruizlegardaa@bv.com
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER SPONSORS