Suzanne Sharkey

National Water Research Institute, Water Resources Scientist and Project Manager

Suzanne Sharkey is a project manager for National Water Research Institute (NWRI), a nonprofit organization that helps communities develop their drinking water supplies. NWRI assembles teams of experts that provide independent review of water projects, develop recommendations that support investment in water infrastructure and public health, and enable water resource management decisions grounded in science and best practices. Suzanne manages Panels that are reviewing potable reuse projects throughout California, including for LADWP, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Monterey Water, Orange County Water District, Palmdale Water District, City of San Diego, and Valley Water, among others. She also provides support to Panels that advise the State Water Board on developing potable reuse regulations.