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Denise Vedder

San Diego County Water Authority

Sacramento Delegation Attendee 2020

Denise Vedder is responsible for developing and executing regional outreach and public affairs programs that inform and educate the San Diego region’s residents and businesses on critical water issues. She has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and implementing comprehensive public affairs, community education, and outreach and media relations programs and activities. Vedder directs and participates in facilitating and enhancing two-way communication between the Water Authority and its multiple stakeholders, providing expert professional assistance and guidance to Water Authority board members, executives, managers and others on public affairs, media relations, and community outreach matters. Prior to her appointment as director in 2018, Vedder served as the department’s senior manager for 11 years, directing two award winning drought outreach programs. Before joining the Water Authority, Vedder was appointed as the first Communications Manager for the city of Carlsbad, where was responsible for designing and implementing a strategic communications plan and building the city’s outreach program from the ground up. Vedder also served two district attorneys as a public affairs officer. Vedder has a BA in journalism and political science from San Diego State.

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