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
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
Nancy Goldenberg
CEO
Laurel Hill
What makes being part of the Women’s Alliance for the Empowerment of River Spaces so meaningful to me is the opportunity to work alongside passionate and accomplished women who care deeply about the future of Philadelphia’s river spaces. Together, we are helping to honor the women who shaped this city while preserving and strengthening the beauty, accessibility, and spirit of the Schuylkill River for generations to come.
-Hope Goudy, Lifetime Rower, Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club
