Dr. Souto has been working for Florida’s water resources for over 30 years in many different capacities, providing her a comprehensive understanding of the complex environmental issues facing our state.

Dan has over 25 years’ experience in water resources with a foundation in water quality protections, habitat restoration, and ecological assessments. He has led numerous projects throughout Florida and nationally focused on science-based solutions to environmental issues. Dan is passionate about advancing the science of restoring ecosystems and protecting marine and freshwater resources.  

Andrea Bishop has over 26 years of technical, project, and contract management experience in environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and restoration programs for the Department of Defense.

Mr. Walker Dawson, P.E. has over 18 years of diverse experience in governmental management, water quality, coastal and waterfront engineering. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience and knowledge in project management, overseeing consultants and contractors to drive project success.

Dr. Rachael Z. Cooper has over 10 years of experience integrating watershed science, stormwater engineering, and applied research to support efforts in ecological engineering. She has performed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, assessed nutrient pollution, and designed and evaluated nature-based stormwater treatment systems. Her work has included collaboration on grant writing, preparing technical documentation, leading peer-reviewed publications, and applying engineering methods in both research and practice.