Eng. Tharwa Qotaish has over 18 years of experience in water, wastewater, environmental management, governance and resilience projects. He has designed and implemented environmental monitoring plans and developed project proposals submitted to international donors. Currently he is a senior studies and consultations specialist and water expert, having previously served as the head of the water studies division of the Water and Environment Center, where he managed water quality studies and consultancy services. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and certificates in water expertise, as well as training certificates from USAID and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.