Feb 11, 2026
Women Leading Water Spotlight Series
The water industry is driven by individuals who care deeply about the work they do.
Our Women Leading Water Spotlight Series features women from the organizations supporting this initiative by sharing their journeys, reflections on leadership, and what being a woman in water means to them today.
We’re grateful to spotlight the voices and perspectives that help strengthen and support the water community. Join us to celebrate Women Leading Water this March at The Water Tower.
Meet Jessica Fowler
Senior Project Manager
The Walsh Group | Walsh Construction & Archer Western
Can you share a bit about your journey and what led you to work in water?
My journey into the water industry wasn’t a straight line, but I’ve always been driven by solving complex, large-scale challenges. The water industry felt like the perfect fit for my career where I could make a real impact. I’ve gained a deep respect for the engineering, the collaboration of execution teams, and the ability that we have to build infrastructure that directly impacts our communities. It’s been a challenging yet fulfilling path, and I’m grateful to contribute to something that plays such a crucial role in everyday life.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that the work I’m doing helps improve the quality of life for people and communities. It is incredibly meaningful to know the impact of what I do goes beyond the day-to-day tasks.
What kind of community do you hope to help build?
I hope to help build a community that is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, where everyone’s voice matters and people are encouraged to learn from one another. A community where we can collectively solve challenges, lift each other up, and make a real impact on the world through our work.
We thank Jessica and The Walsh Group for supporting Women Leading Water and sharing their perspective with our community!
The Water Tower consists of two nonprofit organizations: The Water Tower at Gwinnett, a 501(c)4 – responsible for the development and operations of the campus, and The Water Tower Institute, a 501c3 – responsible for solutions, instruction, and engagement programming. Together, these entities are cultivating an ecosystem of water innovation fueled by imagination, informed by research, and powered by pioneers. The Water Tower brings together public and private sectors of the water industry, side by side with academia and nonprofits, to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges.