In this episode of Making Waves with FWEA, we sit down with Olga Mikhalchishina, a Water Resources Engineer whose path to the water world spans Ukraine, Moscow, and Miami. Olga shares how her early love for the sea and her discovery of environmental engineering at FIU set the stage for a career rooted in purpose. She talks about the mentors, internships, and student chapter experiences that helped her find her footing in Florida’s water community.Olga also dives into her passion for outreach as an active leader in FWEA’s Students and Young Professionals Committee. From expanding student engagement to launching new initiatives for college and technical programs, she highlights why early exposure to the industry matters—and how mentorship and networking can change a young engineer’s life. Along the way, she reflects on the progress made in water and wastewater treatment and the global need for more accessible, practical solutions.

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