Speakers Bureau

Interested in learning about Yuba Water Agency? Yuba Water has a wide variety of subject-matter experts who are available to discuss the specifics of the agency’s primary mission areas of flood risk reduction, water supply reliability, fish habitat protection and enhancement, hydroelectric generation and recreation at New Bullards Bar. To request a speaker, email us at communications@yubawater.org or call our main line at (530) 741-5000.

Yuba Water Agency Speakers


Yuba Water Agency Assistant General Manager Willie Whittlesey

Willie Whittlesey
General Manager

Willie’s Bio




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A photo of Communications Manager DeDe Cordell


DeDe Cordell
Communications Manager


DeDe’s Bio




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A photo of Yuba Water Agency Administrative Manager Terri Daly

Terri Daly
Assistant General Manager

Terri’s Bio

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A photo of Yuba Water Agency Watershed Manager JoAnna Lessard.
JoAnna Lessard
Watershed Manager

JoAnna's Bio

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Government Relations Manager Adam RobinAdam Robin
Government Relations Manager

Adam's Bio


Topics of discussion:
  • Government relations
  • State and federal legislation
  • Water law
A photo of Yuba Water Agency Water Operations Projects Manager John James
John James
Director of Resource Planning


John’s Bio




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A portrait of Yuba Water's Director of Water Resources and Flood Risk Reduction.

Ryan McNally
Director of Water Resources and Flood Risk Reduction


Ryan's Bio




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