New Executive Director Announcement

Darcy M. Burke Appointed as Executive Director

The Urban Water Institute is thrilled to announce that Darcy M. Burke of Watermark Associates has joined us as our new Executive Director.

Darcy brings a wealth of water experience and strong leadership to UWI. She currently serves on the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board, where she was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, she served as the Municipal Water District of Orange County's Public Affairs Manager from 2008-2015.

Nationally, Darcy contributes her expertise as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee, serving on the Water, PFAS Risk Communication, and Climate Adaptation subcommittees. You can also find her in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Room, where she is a champion for change and advancement.

Darcy has led Watermark Associates as President and CEO since 2015, guiding organizations with her expertise in business strategy and communications.

Darcy’s passion for collaboration, innovation and solutions-driven leadership will be invaluable as UWI continues to advance dialogue and collaborations that shape California’s water future.

Please join us in welcoming Darcy to her new role at UWI.