Thalika Hollingsworth

Thalika Hollingsworth serves as the Program Manager for Source Water Protection at American Water, overseeing programs in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Maryland since November 2018. Prior to this role, Thalika accumulated substantial experience at The University of Georgia, where roles included Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist and Graduate Research Assistant, with contributions to significant projects on water quality and urban stream contamination. Thalika also managed the inaugural Greenhouse Gas Inventory Project at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and has worked as a Student Intern at the USDA's National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, gaining hands-on experience in agricultural field research. Educational achievements include a Master’s Degree in Crop and Soil Sciences and a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences, complemented by a Water Resources Certificate and an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science.