City of Santa Monica
Sunny Wang currently serves as the Water Resources Manager and Principal Water Resources Engineer for the City of Santa Monica since October 2018, while also holding the position of Chairperson of the Board at the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency since December 2021. In addition to these roles, Sunny Wang has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California since August 2016. Previous experience includes serving as the Water Technology Leader for Southern California at Brown and Caldwell from August 2015 to September 2018, as well as progressing through various engineering roles at Black & Veatch from June 2004 to July 2015, and starting a career as an Environmental Engineer at Parsons from June 2001 to December 2002. Sunny Wang holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Environmental Engineering, respectively, from the University of California, Riverside.
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an 8.3 square mile city situated at a gateway to the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational and art venues. Named by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World, Santa Monica is home to three miles of wide beaches and the Santa Monica Pier, and attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 90,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with visitors and employees. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City has reduced water usage community-wide and is working toward water self-sufficiency by 2020, has increased solar capacity, and has adopted policies prohibiting single-use plastic bags and motorized leaf blowers to promote sustainable practices. Partnerships with local schools and Santa Monica Collage have created top-notch educational institutions, complemented by public libraries that are rated among the nation’s best. Outstanding educational opportunities are a prime reason that families choose Santa Monica. Learn more at www.santamonica.gov and follow the City on Twitter (@santamonicacity).