Ann-Perry Witmer

Instructor, University of Illinois College of Engineering

Summary
Engineering educator providing university students with a real-world understanding of the profession through
project-based instruction and contextual design application, both domestically and in the developing world.
Also a licensed professional engineer consulting on domestic drinking water design in Illinois, Wisconsin, and
Minnesota.

Experience
Lecturer at University of Illinois
August 2013 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Teaching faculty in the University of Illinois College of Engineering, focusing on introducing students to
the practical aspects of engineering careers through academic experiences in team-based design, contextual
engineering approaches, diversification of engineering thought, and international service projects.
Principal Engineer at Witmer Water Consulting LLC
April 2014 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Providing economical, client-centered engineering design and analysis services in the area of drinking water
treatment, supply and distribution. Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.
LEED accredited professional in building design and construction.
Assistant Client Team Leader at The Foth Companies
April 2012 - April 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Project Manager at Crispell-Snyder,Inc.
October 2006 - April 2012 (5 years 7 months)
Project Engineer at Strand Associates
June 2002 - October 2006 (4 years 5 months)
Free-lance Writer at Self-Employed
January 1991 - January 2002 (11 years 1 month)
Assistant City Editor/Reporter at Peoria Journal Star
April 1985 - January 1991 (5 years 10 months)
Reporter/Editor at Bethlehem Globe Times
June 1982 - March 1985 (2 years 10 months)

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Volunteer Experience
Governor, Board of Governors at YMCA of the University of Illinois
April 2016 - Present
Faculty Advisor at Engineers Without Borders USA - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chapter
July 2014 - Present
Faculty advisor to EWB-UIUC, one of the largest chapters in the organization, with more than a half-dozen
active projects in Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Public Affairs Council member at American Water Works Association
Chair of Section Communications Committee, a committee of the AWWA Public Affairs Council. Serving
second three-year term on the AWWA Council.
International Community Programs Guru at Engineers Without Borders USA
July 2016 - Present
ICP gurus act as organizational reviewers who collaborate directly with chapters on technical, cultural, health
and safety issues during design and implementation planning for engineering projects throughout the world.
Section Chair at Wisconsin Section American Water Works Association
January 2014 - December 2014
Served as chair of Wisconsin Section of AWWA as part of an elected four-term term that progressed from
senior trustee (2012) through past chair (2015) positions.
Chair, Global Engagement Committee at YMCA of the University of Illinois
November 2015 - Present
AWWAIndia Advisory Committee Member at American Water Works Association
March 2015 - Present
Member of AWWA committee dedicated to partnering with the drinking water profession in India to provide
best practices for safe drinking water delivery.
Vice President at World Water Alliance of Florida
August 2013 - Present
The World Water Alliance of Florida is a charitable organization whose purpose is to facilitate the
development of projects that improve safe water supplies, sanitation, and health and hygiene education for
low income communities in developing countries.

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural and biological engineering, 2016 - 2019

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science (M.S.), SRIS multidisciplinary in international service design, 2014 - 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BSCE, Engineering, 1998 - 2002
Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi; Harvey H. Jordan Award, 2002, William John Mackay Award, 2002
Boston University
BS/BA, Journalism/Art History, 1978 - 1982
Activities and Societies: Mortar Board (Pi Sigma Alpha) Honor Society; chair, Peace & Justice Committee,
Newman Center; frequent performer at campus coffee houses

Interests
Service projects to bring safe drinking water to developing communities in need (recent past projects in
Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Nigeria)

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Ann-Perry Witmer
Instructor, University of Illinois College of Engineering

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