Santa Cruz Water Department Planning and Management

Rosemary Menard has 35 years of experience in water planning and management, as well as regulatory and environmental issues. She has been director of the City of Santa Cruz Water Department since February of 2014. Prior to that, Ms. Menard served in two leadership positions with Washoe County, Nevada, as well serving in various management positions with Portland and Seattle water departments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington, and has received the Distinguished Service Award by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.