Who We Are
W.A.T.E.R.S. is a group of women who care deeply about Philadelphia—its river, its people, and the spaces that bring us together.
The Alliance was formed around a simple idea: when people come together in service of something beyond themselves, they can create lasting change. We are motivated by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, public health, and the power of public spaces to connect and inspire.
Jane McNeil
Founder of W.A.T.E.R.S.
Alexandra Kelly
Amy Korman
Grant Writer and Novelist
Bonnie Mueller
Commodore Emeritus
Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia
Brannon Johnson
Owner and Head Coach
BLJ Community Rowing
Carol Eicher
Board Chair
Fairmount Park Conservancy
Deborah Crocker
Principal
Grounded Consulting
Erin Reilly
Executive Director
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Gail Redpath
Founder
BeInspired Foundation
Hope Goudy
Board Chair, Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club
Jill Roberts
Vice President of Advocacy
Clarify
Justina Barrett
Chief Learning and Engagement Officer
Historic Society of Philadelphia
Karyn Lyman
V.P. Client Advisor
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Kim Sheppard
President Emeritus
Whitemarsh Foundation
Meg Holscher
Chief Development Officer
Fairmount Park Conservancy
Mickey Herr
Writer, Public Historian, Communications Strategist
Megan Van Arkel
Real Estate Agent
Compass
Maureen Rush, M.S., CPP
President
Philadelphia Police Foundation
Nancy Goldenberg
CEO
Laurel Hill
“Having spent my career focused on policing and public safety, I know that people fully embrace public spaces when they feel safe. Philadelphia’s beautiful, historic parks, trails, and river drives should inspire women and families to explore, exercise, and connect with confidence, knowing these spaces are designed with their safety and well-being in mind.”
-Maureen S. Rush, President, Philadelphia Police Foundation
