Isabela Espindola (She/Her) Senior officer

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"I am a Brazilian young water professional working towards a water wise world"

"My lived experience has led me to where I am now: working in the water sector and helping other YWPs to engage in the sector"

"I am committed to create a world where youth has a voice that is heard and taken into consideration."

Water Experience

Dr. Isabela Battistello Espindola is a Brazilian young water professional based in London working at the International Water Association (IWA) as the Membership Engagement Senior Officer responsible for the young water professionals and regulators communities within IWA. Isabela holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), focusing on South America's transboundary water governance and management. She also has an MSc. in Environmental Sciences and a BA in International Relations and Economics. Over the past ten years, Isabela has been involved with a series of projects and activities ranging from international relations, hydropolitics and transboundary cooperation, human rights, sustainable development, international environmental governance and international environmental policy. She advocates for Women & Youth's effective engagement in the Water Sector, especially in the global arena. She has been a member of several youth volunteer organizations in the fields of Water, Women in Science, and the Environment, being an inspiration for many in creating and building international relations.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Being a Mentor
• Having a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)