In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Jones about water justice in our communities. Dr. Jones dives deep into the pressing issue of water insecurity, exploring where our water comes from, who controls it, and the social, economic, and environmental factors that impact access to safe drinking water.  From the ongoing challenges of contamination and pollution to the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities, Dr. Jones provides a comprehensive look at the current state of water equity and how experts, lawmakers and communities can work together to solve this crisis. She also encourages young people to consider careers in the water sector, emphasizing the urgent need for fresh perspectives and new talent to address the critical challenges facing our water systems today.

Dr. Jones is the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Howard University. She is chair of the Chartered Science Advisory Board of the EPA and serves as a Presidential Appointee to the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Dr. Jones has received numerous awards including (but not limited to) Researcher of the Year award from Howard University, a Top Women in Science Award from the National Technical Association, and the Top Women Achievers award from Essence Magazine. Learn more about Dr. Jones and her work here.