Marla Smith-Nilson

Marla Smith-Nilson has extensive experience in the water sector. Marla co-founded WaterPartners International in 1993 and served as the Director of International Programs until 2005. In 2005, they founded Water 1st International and currently holds the position of Founder and Executive Director.

Marla Smith-Nilson has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona. Additionally, they hold a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The exact start and end years for both degrees are not specified.