Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E., chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the leading voice for public clean water utilities across the country.
In this national leadership role, Coffey will help guide NACWA’s advocacy and policymaking efforts on issues such as infrastructure investment, PFAS mitigation, biosolids management and water affordability. She was elected to represent Region 5, which includes Michigan and other Great Lakes states, during NACWA’s 55th Annual Association Business Meeting on July 24 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
“This appointment is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Coffey. “As stewards of the Great Lakes, we have a duty to ensure long-term sustainability, equity and resilience in the systems we manage. I look forward to offering our region’s perspective to the national conversation.”
Coffey joins a diverse group of utility leaders from across the United States on NACWA’s Board, which plays a central role in shaping environmental policy, securing federal support and driving innovation in the water sector. Her appointment aligns with GLWA’s goals to proactively engage in national policy discussions, advocate for sustainable infrastructure investment and elevate the voice of regional utilities in shaping the future of clean water.
As CEO of GLWA, one of the largest regional water and wastewater utilities in the nation, Coffey leads efforts to deliver safe, high-quality water to nearly 4 million people and environmentally sustainable wastewater services to nearly 3 million people across southeast Michigan. Her election to the NACWA Board reflects both her leadership in the field and GLWA’s continued commitment to national collaboration and excellence.
For more information on NACWA and its Board of Directors, visit www.nacwa.org.
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