NIWR Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the National Institutes for Water Resources provides leadership and guidance for all 54 Water Resources Research Institutes across the United States. Working closely with the Executive Committee, USGS, and Van Scoyoc Associates, the Board ensures that NIWR remains a strong, collaborative network advancing water research, education, and outreach.

Board members represent institutes from every region of the country, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to NIWR’s mission. Together, they oversee organizational priorities, support national initiatives, and foster connections among universities and Federal agencies.

2026-2027 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Role Board Member Institute Email
President
Linda Weavers
The Ohio State University
President-Elect
Kevin McGuire
Virginia Tech
Past President
Yu-Feng Lin
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Board Members

Region/Role Board Member Institute Email
Mid Atlantic
Brian Rahm
Cornell University
New England
Vinka Oyanedel-Craver
The University of Rhode Island
South Atlantic-Gulf
Jason Unrine
University of Kentucky
Powell Consortium
Karen Schlatter
Colorado State University
Great Plains
Ryan Lefers
South Dakota State University
Oceania and Islands
Walter Silva Araya
University of Puerto Rico
Great Lakes
Keith Cherkauer
Purdue University
Pacific Northwest
Kendra Kaiser
University of Idaho
At-Large Representative
Stephanie Ewing
Montana State University