"I am committed to empowering women in breaking the cycle of poverty to experience self-governance—both for themselves and as role models."

It's often been said that water is the new oil. If that's true, then women and girls need a bigger share of the profits. That's why I'm committed to Water for Empowerment in regard to safe access, sanitation, education, jobs training, and micro-enterprises.

As a business owner and communications specialist, I can help. That's why I am choosing to support WaterAid America's micro-enterprise program for young women in north eastern Nicaragua.

"I want to be part of a dynamic group that can make a positive change to people's living situations without getting bogged down with bureaucracy."

As CEO of EnviroForensics, Steve brings considerable geological expertise to the W4E board, having worked in a variety of geological settings including soft sediments, fractured bedrock, glacial outwash, wetlands, and landslides. In addition, Steve has also conducted extensive work in environmentally sensitive areas inhabited by endangered species.