The WEAT Mentoring Program is open to all levels of experience and provides for:
- personal and professional development;
- getting connected, staying informed and being part of a professional community;
- opportunity to share experiences and insights.


WEAT and WEF Young Professionals seek to host and promote professional development events to unlock opportunities for those new or newer to the industry to participate in WEAT events and become part of the WEAT team. There is an emphasis on professional growth and community service through networking, technical, and community service events.

WEF Student Memberships offer prospective members of the clean water sector a chance to enjoy member benefits at a reduced rate. Click the button below for more information about WEF Student Memberships.

Student Membership Information
Justin Halter

Justin Halter

YP Committee Chair and WEAT/TAWWA Mentoring Program Co-Chair
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Darpan Chorghe

Student Section Co-Chair
Sam Jagtap

Sam Jagtap

Student Section Co-Chair

Mentoring Program:

Mentees can be young professionals or mid-career professionals seeking a support system for success and an accelerant for professional development! Mentors can range from young professionals willing to mentor college seniors and experienced professionals with decades of experience to offer.

If you would like more information, please contact Justin Halter at Justin.Halter@stvinc.com.

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Student Design Competition

The WEAT Student Design Competition gives students the opportunity to design and present improvements to a real-world wastewater treatment plant. Every fall, students compete to represent WEAT at the WEFTEC Student Design Competition. The prompts focus on different problems within the public utility, and designs must meet TCEQ permit requirements.

Previous universities that have participated in the Student Design Competition include Texas Tech University, University of Houston, Texas A&M University, Lamar University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Austin, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, LeTourneau University, and Louisiana State University.

Contact committee co-chairs Jenny Beth Murray (jmurray@plummer.com) or Tori Haugvoll (haugvollt@bv.com) for more information.

Interested in participating in the Student Design Competition of Texas Water 2025? Check back soon for the official competition prompt and more information

Students competing will have the opportunity to present in front of other professionals in our industry and develop their technical and leadership skills. Additionally, the competition provides a means for students to distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive job market. Each team will be paired with a mentor who works in the industry and will be a great resource for the students to talk through their designs. Official entry forms will be submitted in the fall of 2024.

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Jenny Beth Murray

Student Design Competition Co-Chair
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Tori Haugvoll

Student Design Competition Co-Chair

The WEAT/WEF InFLOW, Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water, is a program to enhance diversity and inclusion in the water workforce. Overall, the InFLOW program for students aims to provide students with the skills, experience, and connections they need to succeed in their chosen field after graduation. Additional information can be found at www.weat.org/inflow

Part of InFLOW takes place at Texas Water 2025, with the InFLOW Panel, an opportunity to have small and meaningful conversations with program supporters, mentors, and future employers, and tours around the exhibit hall.

We are looking for organizations like yours to join us as a sponsor to support outreach to diverse groups of up-and-coming professionals as we encourage and help prepare them for future water careers. The program is designed to help students gain practical skills and experience in our industry while connecting them with potential employers. Our sponsors have multiple opportunities to be recognized as part of our year-long InFLOW Program. Consider sponsoring to grow our future leaders in Water!

InFLOW Sponsorship Information

Contacts

Maia Dupes

Central Texas Section Representative

Karissa Miller

Dallas Section Representative

Ola Wenno

Dallas Section Representative

Kevin Flinn

Fort Worth Section Representative

Sonja Cook

Fort Worth Section Representative

Alok Shah

Southeast Section Co-Representative

Emma Tucker

Southeast Section Co-Representative

Vaibhavi Shankar

Coastal Bend Section Representative

Imaya Farrell

San Antonio Section Representative

Eder Delgado Escalera

Monterrey Section Representative

Kristian Reyna

RGV Young Professionals Chair