Mary Dickinson's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Education: 1981-1981, State University of New York at Alfred, Graduate Studies in Environmental Science and Business Administration. 1982-1982, Western Connecticut State College, Graduation from Liberal Arts program in Environmental Studies.1987-1988, American Water Resources Association, Participant in various programs in Water Management and Research. 1991-1992, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Non-residentrained engineer, self-employed. 1993-1994, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Plant andElement Manager, Research and Development Division, Environment and Conservation Division. 1998-1999, California Urban Water Conservation Council, Executive Director, Bureau of Public Works & Highways. 2001-2002, Appalachian Regional Commission, Junior Research Fellow, Department of Regional Planning. 2003-2004, California State Water Resources Control Board, Assistant Deputy Director, Bird Conservation Division. 2007-2008, Alliance for Water Efficiency, Assistant to the Commissioner, Research and Development Division. March 2021 - Present, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Assistant to the Commissioner.

🎓 Education

Mary Ann Dickinson has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning from The University of Connecticut. While in college, she worked as an environmental specialist for a public company. From there, she worked as a planner with public entities, before obtaining her graduate degree in Planning from The University of Connecticut in 2016.While still in graduate school, Dickinson enrolled in the master's program in Dietetics at the University of Pittsburgh. Upon completion of the program, she will have a degree in Dietetics. Dickinson's previous work experience: - Environmental Specialist for a public company: 2006-2007- Planning with public entities: 2015-2016- Dietetics at the University of Pittsburgh: 2016-present

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Mary Ann Dickinson's professional experience as President and CEO of Alliance for Water Efficiency and as Executive Director at California Urban Water Conservation Council are both with nonprofit organizations that manage water systems and make an impact on the environment. In her professional experience, Mary Ann has been involved in many different aspects of nonprofit organizations, from managing a small group of organizations to leading a larger organization. As President and CEO of Alliance for Water Efficiency, Mary Ann was responsible for all aspects of the organization from its creation until the present day. Additionally, as Executive Director at California Urban Water Conservation Council, Mary Ann was responsible for directing the organization’s day-to-day operations and providing leadership and support to the program’s numerous initiatives. In her previous position as Branch Manager at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Mary Ann helped to develop and manage the district’s water infrastructure project and served as an important advocate for the Water Authority of South Central Connecticut.Although Mary Ann Dickinson has extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, she is also an excellent communicator and manageres a team of people. Keith Park, who worked with Mary Ann during her time as Branch Manager at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, stated, “She has a great ability to get everyone on the same page, and she knows how to motivate people.” In her previous position as Deputy Director of Public and Governmental Affairs at Regional Water Authority of South Central Connecticut, Mary Ann mediated disputes between the Authority’s staff and citizens, worked with municipal water systems, and helped develop and implement policy related to water resources. From her work experiences as President and CEO of Alliance for Water Efficiency and Executive Director at California Urban Water Conservation Council, Mary Ann's skills as a communicator and team manager are perfect for leading nonprofit organizations.