Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)

Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)

Author: Virginia Water Environment Association April 21, 2026 Duration: 43:29
This episode wraps up a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group. In this episode, our series guest host Jen Cobb (Newport News Waterworks) sits down with C.G. Goldizen (Upper Occoquan Service Authority), Liliana Maldonado (Independent Consultant), Molly Sayles (Hazen), and Jack Tigani (Student at George Mason University) to review their t...

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