Adnan Anabtawi

Director, representing Mojave Water Agency

Adnan Anabtawi is the General Manager of the Mojave Water Agency, a State Water contractor on the East Branch of the State Water Project that serves almost 5,000 square miles of the high desert region. He has over a decade of experience in California water, particularly with large-scale water resources challenges across the State. At the Mojave Water Agency, Adnan manages the day-to-day of the Agency and helps develop and implement policy and programs to ensure the region has access to a reliable and affordable imported water supplies.

Prior to joining the Mojave Water Agency, Adnan worked for a global engineering firm on the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure projects. He has been involved in water management planning efforts across the State and has designed and managed water conveyance, storage, and treatment projects in both the municipal and industrial sectors.

Adnan is a Registered Professional Engineer in California and Washington and received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine and Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.