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Talking H2Onestly
Talking H2Onestly’s mission is to develop content to help MSD and utilities across the United States to solve their water challenges and share their expertise. This podcast will aim to provide all utilities with access to vital information, enabling them to maximize their funding and staffing resources. In addition, these conversations will provide an avenue for rate payers to gain insight into the intricate and complicated issues utilities face in providing critical services to our communities and introduce the audience to a variety of dedicated water professionals.
Talking H2Onestly is produced by Ms. Zonetta English, Strategic Initiatives and Project Delivery Director at MSD and the Chair of the WEF Utility Management Community, with the support of Mr. James A. Parrott, Executive Director and CEO of MSD. “This podcast will provide a variety of perspectives from across America. We hope that this is not only helpful for utility employees, but also helpful for local communities and political stakeholders as well,” explained Mr. Parrott.
Talking H2Onestly
Careers in Water - Workforce of the Future
The latest episode features a panel discussion that was held on the campus of Howard University in April 2025. The panel included a group of exceptional leaders in the water industry to discuss the importance of a career in the water industry with students who are close to entering the workforce. The discussion also provided strategies to students to transition into the water profession and the importance of mentors and networking to succeed in their careers.
The panelists shared why a career in water is vital, and the discussion encouraged students to explore the different career paths and internship possibilities in the water industry. Students connected with the panelists, asked questions, and discovered exciting opportunities with water.
Our accomplished panelists included:
- Zonetta English, Strategic Initiatives and Project Delivery Director, Louisville MSD
- Kishia Powell, General Manager/CEO, WSSC Water
- Cathy Bailey, Interim Assistant City Manager, City of Cincinnati
- Ifetayo Venner, Senior Vice President, Arcadis U.S.
- Hugh-Berk Sinclair, Vice President, Arcadis U.S.
Our discussion moderators included:
- Anne Musiime, Assistant Engineer II, Hazen
- Jamie Decker, Senior Associate, Hazen