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Director, Water, Energy and Sustainable Cities Practice Barbara Rossmiller

Barbara Rossmiller is currently a director in Chemonics’ Water, Energy and Sustainable Cities (WESC) practice, responsible for technical leadership in water, sanitation, and hygiene programming. She is a senior water and sanitation, sector governance, and institutional strengthening specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in international development. In previous roles as chief of party, Barbara led comprehensive water sector reform in Jordan and has also fostered reconciliation through shared resources management in Cyprus. She also specializes in managing complex multidisciplinary programs in post-conflict or politically challenging environments. Her technical experience lies in sector governance, urban water and sanitation services, water resources management, environment and natural resources, cultural heritage and community development. Prior to Chemonics, Barbara served as a water, climate, and natural resources practice area director where she was responsible for portfolio management, business development and thought leadership for a leading international research institute. She has worked in over 20 countries, including long-term assignments in Jordan, Iraq, and Cyprus. Barbara holds an MBA from Duke University and a B.A. from the University of Minnesota.