Derek Chitwood

Derek Chitwood has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Derek is currently working at Water Mission as the Director of Engineering Technical Innovation, a position they assumed in July 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Managing Engineer, Technical Innovation at the same company from June 2021 to February 2023.

Before joining Water Mission, Derek held the position of Asst Professor at Dordt University from July 2019 to June 2021.

Earlier in their career, Derek worked at Partners in Hope as the Country Director, serving the marginalized ethnic minority groups in southwest China. Derek held this role from 2009 to June 2021. Derek'sresponsibilities included empowering rural communities through partnerships and resource development.

Overall, Derek Chitwood has a strong background in engineering, technical innovation, and leadership roles focused on serving marginalized communities.

Derek Chitwood has a strong educational background in engineering. Derek pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southern California from 1983 to 1987. Derek further pursued their education in the same institution and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering by 1999.