Anna Gitter to fill communications, education role
El Paso – On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Public Service Board welcomed its newest member, Anna Gitter. She is an Assistant Professor with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in El Paso.
Gitter will fill the Communication and Education role on the PSB. She succeeds Dr. Kristina Mena who served two four-year terms on the Board.
“Dr. Mena did an outstanding job on the Board and I’m appreciative of her commitment,” said EPWater President and CEO John Balliew. “EPWater, the Board and community will benefit from Anna Gitter’s appointment and her expertise in water resources management and environmental sustainability.”
Gitter has a Masters and Ph.D. in Water Management and Hydrological Science from Texas A&M University. She works closely with the Community Health Worker network to provide environmental health training and resources for local schools and underserved communities. She was a researcher with the Texas Water Resource Institute for six years, where she led grant-funded programs throughout the state to address water quality improvements.
“My passion is water and when I moved here a few years ago, I wanted to find a way to give back,” said Gitter. “It’s an honor to be selected based on my expertise to help the utility continue providing sustainable water for the future.”
EPWater is governed by the PSB, which consists of the Mayor of the City of El Paso and six board members, who are appointed by the City Council. Board members serve four-year terms.