Newsha Ajami is an internationally recognized leader in urban water strategy, innovation, and financing, with a focus on sustainable resource management and environmental resiliency. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and effective science-policy-stakeholder communication. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, she has a strong educational background. Ajami has a track record of publishing highly cited papers in top journals and has received prestigious scholarships and fellowships, including the William R. Gianelli Water Leaders scholarship and NSF funding for AMS Science and Policy Colloquium. She brings a wealth of experience across various organizations, notably as the Director of Urban Water Policy at Stanford University and in advisory and board member roles in organizations promoting sustainability and water quality.