Katherine Zitsch

Katherine Zitsch is Director of Water Strategy at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where she is leading a collaborative initiative to address Georgia’s water challenges through 2050 and beyond. Her focus is on developing innovative water management strategies that consider the interconnected systems of water, energy, and agriculture. With a career spanning over 25 years in environmental engineering and natural resources management, Katherine brings a wealth of expertise in strategizing and implementing comprehensive solutions for the southeast’s complex water challenges.

In 2020, Katherine received the George Warren Fuller Award from the American Water Works Association for her contributions to the water supply field. She is Immediate Past President of the National Water Supply Alliance and a Governing Board member of ACF Stakeholders. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master of Science degree in environmental systems engineering, both from Clemson University (Go Tigers!). She is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer through the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.