Felicia Marcus

Felicia Marcus is a prominent figure in water policy and environmental management, currently serving as the William C. Landreth Visiting Professor at Stanford University's Water in the West Program. She also contributes to the Water Policy Group, an international advisory network spanning six continents.

Education:

• JD from NYU School of Law
• AB cum laude in East Asian Studies from Harvard College
• Non-degree Rotary Fellowship at Hong Kong University

Marcus has held leadership roles in government, including Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA Region IX, and Head of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Her work focused on water rights, quality, sustainability, and public engagement. In the non-profit sector, she served as Western Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and EVP/COO of the Trust for Public Land.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Recipient of numerous unspecified awards for water policy innovation and environmental leadership.

She actively participates in volunteer boards, such as the Daugherty Global Water for Food Institute and the Sustainable Conservation Advisory Board, and collaborates globally through the Water Policy Group to advance sustainable water management practices.