Kristan VandenHeuvel
Company: The Water Tower
Location: Buford, Georgia
I am an environmental scientist focused on water innovation with a passion for helping others understand the importance of water for every aspect of life. My background is in research planning, program development, project management, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement with expertise in water reuse, agricultural water reuse, desalination, wastewater treatment, scientific communication, and public outreach.
I've worked in water industry for nearly ten years and I am currently serving as the Director of Applied Research and Engagement at The Water Tower, the new global innovation hub in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Born out of Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and launched in 2019, The Water Tower is where water innovators engage in applied research, workforce development, technology innovation, and community engagement to help water and wastewater utilities become more progressive.
