September to December 2026 Edition
Member Highlight: AWRA-WA Secretary, Kory Swabb
AWRA-WA Secretary Kory Swabb is passionate about water resources and committed to fostering collaboration, professional development, and meaningful contributions to the communities she serves.
Member Highlight Questionnaire:
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How long have you been a member of AWRA? I joined AWRA as a student in 2016 and became actively involved as a professional in 2024.
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What is your current role and organization? I am a Water Resources Engineer at Jacobs. My professional experience includes 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses, conveyance modeling, geospatial analysis, and climate science incorporation.
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What inspired you to work in your field? Growing up with two science teachers as parents, I developed an early passion for and curiosity about the natural environment. Civil engineering felt like the perfect intersection of math, science, and the natural world. My interest in hydrology and hydraulics was shaped by exceptional fluid mechanics, geospatial analysis, and open-channel flow courses at the University of Washington, and further strengthened through early-career opportunities working alongside incredible mentors who helped guide my development as an engineer.
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What's a piece of professional advice you've received that you'd like to share? Make it exist first, then you can make it good.
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What's one goal you're determined to achieve in your lifetime? (Could be related to work or life outside of work.) Have my own woodshop and shop cat.
