Governance Committee | Chair: Zoe Maisel

The Governance Committee is responsible for managing the legal and administrative function of ACR. The committee works to determine the responsibilities of volunteers in our organization, establish policies that allow us to function in a consistent and efficient manner, and preserve the integrity of ACR.

Financial and Personnel Committee | Chair: Blixy Taetzsch

The Finance and Personnel Committee is responsible for managing ACR’s employees and finances. Activities include budgeting, financial statements, contracts, purchasing, banking and investments, hiring and personnel policies, insurance, tax, and legal matters.

Strategic Planning Committee | Chair: Zoe Maisel

The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for planning the annual Strategic Planning Board Retreat. The Retreat is critical to developing a high level strategy for ACR, as it allows ACR to evaluate which specific options align most directly with our mission and allows us to prioritize efforts of volunteers and employees over the course of the following year.

Volunteer Management Committee | Chair: Serena Takada

The Volunteer Management Committee empowers ACR volunteers by connecting them to fulfilling projects and tasks within ACR. Activities include onboarding new members and hosting social events to keep the widespread network of volunteers closely knit. The Volunteer Managers also lead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts within ACR.

Projects Committee | Chair: Cheer Tsang

The Projects Committee works directly with ACR employees and implementation partners to provide training and designs of AguaClara technology. It is involved in all stages of project work, from initial development and feasibility reviews, through design, construction, and training. The committee also works on developing relationships with new project partners.

Technology Committee | Chairs: Monroe Weber-Shirk and Ethan Keller

The Technology Committee is composed of AguaClara Technology experts. They are tasked with research publication through the AguaClara Textbook, creating and maintaining the next generation design tool (AguaClara Infrastructure Design Engine: AIDE), providing technical support to global implementation partners, internal design review, and reviewing plant performance data through the Plant Operator Smartphone Tracker (POST). 

RIDE Committee | Chair: Matthew Cimini

The Research, Invent, Design, Engage (RIDE) Committee exists to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of all official AguaClara research. By documenting and storing past research, helping organizations conduct research, and determining the priority and content of future research, RIDE is involved with all aspects of the technology and knowledge development process.

Communications and Engagement Committee | Chair: Open for Application! If you are interested, please email zmaisel@aguaclarareach.org.

The Communications and Engagement Committee focuses on communicating AguaClara Reach’s story and mission with the public. This includes outreach to companies and alumni to provide updates on advancements within ACR. Currently, the committee is building our social media presence and developing a press packet as a resource to share with companies and donors upon request for support.

Fundraising Committee | Chair: Open for Application! If you are interested, please email zmaisel@aguaclarareach.org.

The Fundraising Committee coordinates funding campaigns and donor outreach. This committee also drafts grant and funding applications to help AguaClara Reach continue our research and work with implementation partners.