Meet the new AWWA President, Cheryl Porter

Cheryl Porter is chief operating officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority and the most recent president of the American Water Works Association. In this video interview, WaterWorld Editorial Director Bob Crossen speaks with Porter about his vision for the association, the biggest issues facing the water industry from his perspective, and how the water sector will evolve during his mandate.

Porter accepted the gavel as president of the AWWA on June 13. In accepting the gavel, Porter noted that she was the first woman of color and first African American to lead the organization as president. Learn more about Porter in the press release below.