Lisbeth (Liz) Dabramo, P.E. Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

• Developing the Los Angeles County Water Plan, an integrated water resource plan that outlines a regional path to achieve safe, clean, and reliable water. Key staff member that provides support for workgroups and the.
• Protecting drinking water quality through collaborative, inter-municipal initiatives to reduce nutrient runoff into reservoirs in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
• Quantifying the benefits of FloodMAR as part of a Department of Water Resources (DWR) study in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Task lead providing primary modeling and client support.
• Leading W&C Young Professional committee as Chair for all W&C offices nationwide. Topics include career development, networking, Q&A with leadership, informational meetings, diversity, equity & inclusion, and more.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Contributing to the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) through modeling, data analysis, and technical writing. Supported GSP development in the Butte, Yuba, Eastern San Joaquin, Merced, Turlock, and.
• Enhancing and validating C2VSimFG, a Central Valley-wide surface water-groundwater integrated water resources model (IWFM) through ArcGIS mapping and analysis of surface water deliveries, land use, irrigation.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Secretary (Board) of the EWRI Sacramento Chapter
• Managing quarterly Board meetings including recording meeting minutes, organizing meetings, and maintaining records
• Promoting attendance and growth of the organization

• Participated in a highly selective network of 22 rising leaders passionate about meaningfully engaging in water policy.
• Researched and communicated water management adaptation and risk resiliency strategies to climate change.
• Led Data & Technology group by organizing and facilitating discussions on relevant policy recommendations.

Porterville, California

• Developed an implementation strategy to transition in a sustainable groundwater market as part of Eastern Tule GSA’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA),
• Evaluated the economic impacts of groundwater allocation methods on agribusinesses and growers.
• Modeled the projected change in groundwater levels under various transition time frames using a coarse-grid integrated groundwater model (C2VSim).
• Facilitated discussions with over 30 growers and irrigation district managers about share allocation and reduction rates and interviewed dozens of stakeholders, growers, community members, and experts.

Berkeley, California

• Quantified current and forecasted future energy requirements for groundwater pumping in California.
• Collaborated with farmers, state agencies, and local water districts and evaluating groundwater pumping efficiency.
• Utilized GIS, STATA, and advanced Excel to integrate municipal water and electricity consumption data.
• Modeled the impacts of climate change on groundwater levels and extraction by integrating various models into C2VSim (IWFM, Integrated Water Flow Model).
• Prepared weekly updates, presentations, and reports for the Energy Efficiency Standards project group and select conferences.

Bangladesh, India, Singapore, Jordan, Bolivia

• Awarded a one-year, highly-selective grant for purposeful exploration outside of the US. Qualities sought in the selection of fellows include leadership, imagination, emotional maturity, courage, integrity.
• Explored innovative solutions with an interdisciplinary approach to a range of extreme water challenges including NEWater in Singapore, transboundary water agreements in Jordan, community water management after the.
• Independently arranged all research contacts, timetable, locations, housing, educational opportunities, visas, and budget.
• Expanded my ability to work in challenging environments and self-initiative to acquire new skills and languages.
• Maintained a research-based and personal website – lizdabramo.wordpress.com

Lewisburg, WV

• Advocated for clean water by consulting clean water authorities, writing newspaper articles, and developing educational brochures and posters.
• Communicated with other environmental groups on common-interest projects.
• Monitored water quality with basic testing kits.

Clinton, NY

Quantitative analysis of toxic compounds in common beverages and consumer products using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MSMS) detection methods.

Letchworth State Park, NY

• Coordinate and ensure a safe, efficient, and entertaining trip. Communicate to small (4-10 guests) and large (up to 300 guests) groups comprising people of all ages.
• Relay river history, geography, and white water techniques to guests. Manage all aspects of customer relations and direct fellow raft guides.

Ms Environmental Engineering/Mpp Public Policy Analysis, Water Sustainability

A concurrent degree program in Environmental Engineering and Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy with a focus in water.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Chemistry, Honors, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma Alpha Sorority, Hamilton Outdoor ClubSemester of study in Northern India (Fall 2013)

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