Dr. Miriam Hacker serves as a Research Program Manager at the Water Research Foundation,building bridges between research and practice. Her research portfolio through the Foundationfocuses on projects related to Utility Management, Workforce Management, Water Reuse, andDecentralized Systems. Dr. Hacker earned her BS, MS and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering atthe University of Washington with an emphasis in construction, energy, and sustainableinfrastructure. Her professional experience includes local permitting, stormwater management,network development, and the housing-water nexus. More recent research experience includesinstitutional and governance considerations for implementation of alternative water systems(e.g. onsite water reuse, general water reuse) and community engagement best practices.Dr. Miriam Hacker serves as a Research Program Manager at the Water Research Foundation,building bridges between research and practice. Her research portfolio through the Foundationfocuses on projects related to Utility Management, Workforce Management, Water Reuse, andDecentralized Systems. Dr. Hacker earned her BS, MS and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering atthe University of Washington with an emphasis in construction, energy, and sustainableinfrastructure. Her professional experience includes local permitting, stormwater management,network development, and the housing-water nexus. More recent research experience includesinstitutional and governance considerations for implementation of alternative water systems(e.g. onsite water reuse, general water reuse) and community engagement best practices.