Sandy Walters is the founder of Eco Legacy Solutions, LLC and has more than 35 years of experience navigating complex environmental, permitting, and stakeholder challenges for public- and private-sector projects. Her work focuses on aligning development objectives, regulatory requirements... Read More →
Wednesday September 23, 2026 3:50pm - 4:10pm EDT Palometa
Program Manager, Resilient Infrastructure and Adaptation Program, Black & Veatch
Michael Houda is a program management professional with over 17 years of construction management experience. He serves as Program Manager for Key Biscayneís Resilient Infrastructure and Adaptation Program in Florida, overseeing stormwater, shoreline protection, utility hardening... Read More →
Steve Williamson serves as the Village Manager for Key Biscayne, a barrier island off the coast of Miami facing significant water challenges. As the Villageís Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for its safety and security, cultivating a thriving and vibrant community and... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:20am - 9:40am EDT Palometa
Randall Russell is a Zero Waste Planner for WSP, USA. He has over 25 years of experience in sustainable materials management, industrial ecology, and environmental education.
Harold is active in scaling biochar production facilities to address climate change, improve soil health, water remediation, and sustainable agricultural and aquacultural solutions.
Resilience Division Director, MIami-Dade County Department of Solid Wate Management
Nicholas is the Resilience Division Director for the Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management Department. He is the main facilitator in shifting Miami-Dade County to a zero waste community.
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT Palometa
Mr. Ries' 40+ years of experience is comprised of managing and restoring natural ecosystems. He formulated innovative public/private/partnerships (P3s) resulting in award-winning projects. He has designed over 150 habitat restoration projects ranging from a 1-acre spring restoration... Read More →
Program Administrator, Division of Water Resources, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Resource Permitting; Use of Sovereign Submerged Lands; wetlands; mitigation bank permitting; marina permitting; living shorelines rule development
Dylan is an environmental scientist who has been working in the industry for 10years, with experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked and led a wide variety of natural resources projects, including environmental restoration, seagrass mitigation, and various listed... Read More →
Angela Ryan is an environmental scientist and planner with over 18 years of experience in project management renewable energy, land development, water resources and environmental protection. She has led multi-faceted ecological assessments guided through policy-based leadership on... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 11:10am - 11:40am EDT Palometa
Engineer in training that brings a unique and artistic perspective to problem-solving from diagnosing data challenges to designing implementation tools that drive smart planning processes. Practical insights to share from this project on both technical and strategic aspects of digital... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT Palometa
Douglas Shanda is Seaside LNGís CEO, with 30+ years of experience across the public and private energy sectors. Doug joined the company in July of 2024, and brings two decades of LNG experience in the advancement and operational expertise in the industryís regasification and liquefaction... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT Palometa
Natalia Garcia, P.E. is an Engineering Manager at Black & Veatch with over a decade of experience in water and wastewater treatment planning, design, and project management. She specializes in hydraulic systems, and municipal infrastructure projects for local utilities. Natalia holds... Read More →
Austin Oxley, E.I. is an Associate Engineer at Black & Veatch with two years of experience supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects. His experience includes design and construction-phase services for local municipal utilities. Austin holds a Bachelorís degree in Environmental... Read More →
David Garcia, P.E. is a Senior Electrical Staff Engineer at Black & Veatch with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. David holds a Masterís degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University.
Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT Palometa
Indrani has more than 20 years of experience as a water resources engineer and as a practice leader in climate change resiliency projects, specializing in leading interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders through risk-based prioritization of adaptation solutions.
I am a climate resiliency planner working towards building resilient communities through actionable planning, extreme temperature mitigation, and hazard mitigation.
Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT Palometa
As Florida Director for Environmental Defense Fund, Dawn Shirreffs brings over 20 years of public policy experience to build resilience and improve access to affordable clean energy and transportation in Florida. She serves as a Downtown St. Peterburg Partnership Board Member. †Dawn... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT Palometa
