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Back to Water Resources Center<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\/<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ max_width=”2481px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Batchelor-web.png” alt=”Mona Dominguez Headshot” title_text=”Batchelor-web” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PROFESSOR, BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n William Batchelor became the WRC Director in 2025. As director, he leads the WRC team in working with communities, farmers, governments and agencies across Alabama to improve water monitoring, green infrastructure, watershed planning and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Batchelor is also a professor of biosystems engineering at Auburn with expertise in crop simulation modeling, precision farming and irrigation. He served as dean of the Auburn College of Agriculture and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station from 2010 to 2015.\u00a0<\/p>\n Learn more about Bill by clicking here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Untitled-6.png” alt=”Mona Dominguez Headshot” title_text=”Untitled (6)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mona Dominguez joined the Alabama Water Watch<\/a> team in 2009. She became the Director of AWW in 2017. She has a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of the South Sewanee and a Masters of Community Planning from Auburn University.<\/p>\n In addition to overseeing the operations of AWW, she develops training materials, facilitates workshops, and seeks out opportunities for collaboration and growth. She also works internationally with the Global Water Watch Program<\/a> to develop and implement community-based water monitoring programs.<\/p>\n Learn more about Mona by clicking here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Untitled-10.png” alt=”Sergio RuizCordova Headshot” title_text=”Untitled (10)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sergio joined the AWW team in 1993 while pursuing a M.S. in Aquatic Ecology from Auburn University. He oversees the activities of the Global Water Watch Program<\/a> including the implementation of community-based, science-based watershed stewardship projects in other countries.<\/p>\n Sergio’s work with AWW primarily involves data management and reporting. He works closely with citizens of all backgrounds and ages encouraging awareness about water issues and the environment while conducting citizen-based water monitoring and watershed stewardship sessions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ max_width=”2481px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Untitled-18.png” alt=”Sydney Smith Headshot” title_text=”Untitled (18)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sydney began volunteering as a water quality monitor with AWW in 2014 and became a citizen trainer in 2015. In 2017, she joined the WRC Team. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn University.<\/p>\n Her work with Alabama Water Watch<\/a> involves communicating and coordinating with volunteer monitors and trainers, preparing for workshops and helping the other program staff where needed.<\/p>\n Learn more about Sydney by clicking here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Untitled-15.png” alt=”Carolina Ruiz Headshot” title_text=”Untitled (15)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Carolina joined the AWW team in 2017. Carolina has a B.S. in Interior Design from Auburn University.<\/p>\n Her primary responsibilities include data processing and management, workshop prep, volunteer coordination, lab and monitoring kit maintenance, and assisting other program staff with daily operations.<\/p>\n Learn more about Carolina by clicking here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Amy-1.png” alt=”Carolina Ruiz Headshot” title_text=”Amy” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ min_height=”175px” custom_margin=”-47px||||false|false” custom_padding=”36px||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Amy Zvonar joined the AU Water Resources Center team in 2025. She has a B.A. in Biology from Agnes Scott College and a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of the Environment.<\/p>\n Amy\u2019s brings more than 20 years of environmental education experience to the WRC and her primary role is to support the education and outreach programs of Alabama Water Watch and the Private Well Program.<\/p>\n Learn more about Amy by clicking here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”2481px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Cooley-Headshot-2025.png” alt=”Laura Bell headshot” title_text=”Cooley Headshot 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||11px|||” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Laura Bell Cooley \u00a0joined the WRC Team in 2018. She\u00a0holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Urban and Environmental Planning and\u00a0<\/span>M.S. from Cornell University\u2019s Department of Design and Environmental Analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n Laura is a project manager, planner, facilitator, and community builder. She provides leadership to initiatives that involve multiple agencies in environmental planning, decision-making, and restoration. She helps facilitate educational training opportunities, often for sectors working in green stormwater infrastructure and watershed planning. Cooley also develops communication strategies to engage the diverse audience that work with the AU Water Resources Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about Laura by clicking here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Untitled-12.png” alt=”Sara Bolds staff headshot” title_text=”Untitled (12)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||0px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_radii=”on|3px|3px|3px|3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.aces.edu\/blog\/topics\/watershed-planning\/planning-for-sustainable-irrigation-expansion-in-alabama\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Adam Newby joined the WRC Team in 2021. 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DIRECTOR, AU WATER RESOURCES CENTER<\/em><\/h3>\n
wdb0007@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 111<\/span><\/h3>\n
MONA DOMINGUEZ<\/h2>\n
DIRECTOR, ALABAMA WATER WATCH<\/em><\/h3>\n
mdominguez@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 117<\/span><\/h3>\n
SERGIO RUIZCORDOVA<\/h2>\n
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL WATER WATCH<\/em><\/h3>\n
ruizcor@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 105<\/span><\/h3>\n
SYDNEY ZINNER<\/h2>\n
VOLUNTEER MONITOR COORDINATOR, ALABAMA WATER WATCH<\/em><\/h3>\n
awwvolunteers@auburn.edu<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 113<\/span><\/h3>\n
CAROLINA RUIZ<\/h2>\n
LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR<\/em><\/h3>\n
awwprog@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 105<\/span><\/h3>\n
AMY ZVONAR<\/h2>\n
AWW COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH<\/em><\/h3>\n
awwcommunications@auburn.edu<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
ALFA ROOM 113<\/span><\/h3>\n
LAURA BELL COOLEY<\/h2>\n
PROJECT MANAGER: SUSTAINABLE WATERS AND COMMUNITIES<\/em><\/h3>\n
lbc@auburn.edu<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
FUNCHESS 233<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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ADAM NEWBY<\/h2>\n
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ASSOCIATE<\/em><\/h3>\n
newbyaf@auburn.edu<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
FUNCHESS 233<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n