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Jojo La

Jojo La

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director

  • Education

    • Moffat County High School

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    • Technical University Munich

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    • Fudan University

      2010 - 2011
      1-year Study: Master’s candidate Chinese Language and Culture

    • University of Colorado Denver

      2016 - 2018
      Master's degree Environmental Science 4.0

      Research on the biological toxicity related to the hydrogeochemical effects of sealing abandoned mines with bulkheads

    • Colorado School of Mines

      2006 - 2010
      B.S., Engineering Environmental

      Activities and Societies: Minority Engineering Program, RMAWWA/RMWEA, Representative to the Student Government, CSM Band/Orchestra, Freshmen Peer Mentor, Circle K, Society for Women Engineers Colorado School of Mines Senior Design Broader Impacts Essay Competition Winner 2010, Solar Energy System Design for Estes Park High Peaks Camp (1st place CSM Design Contest)

  • Experience

    • Colorado School of Mines Microbial Laboratory

      Aug 2006 - Jan 2007
      Research Assistant

      Preparation of microbial cultures and growing E. Coli, DNA sequencing, Minority Engineering Program Undergraduate Grant

    • Lafarge North America Aggregates & Concrete

      Apr 2008 - Aug 2008
      Environmental Intern

      Smoke Stack Inspection Training, EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Storm Water Inspection Training, Wildlife Habitat Council Certification Training, Leader of Sustainability Project & Recycling, EPA Air, Storm Water, Discharge Sampling Permits, COSTIS Above Ground Storage Tanks Registration, Aggregate & Concrete Driver, Smith System Training, Mine Safety and Heath Act (MSHA) Training

    • Aqwatec: Colorado School of Mines

      Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
      Research Assistant

      Performed riverbank filtration bench-scale test simulations for water treatment for the Aurora Prairie Waters Project. Also performed bulk water quality laboratory analyses and water extractions for trace organic analyses and QA/QC of data.

    • Moser & Associates Engineering

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
      Engineering Technician

      Stormwater planning, drainage designs, channel restoration, FEMA flood studies, flood hazard area delineations, park designs, erosion control reports, project proposals, AutoCAD drafting

    • ICAST

      Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
      Project Research Fellow

      Conducted a feasibility study under the ColoradoDepartment of Agriculture (CDA) on septage treatment in Delta, CO

    • Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc.

      Nov 2011 - Oct 2017
      Environmental Engineer

      Provided environmental, water quality, water resources, and regulatory assistance to clients for a wide range of permitting and regulatory compliance processes.

    • University of Colorado Denver

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Laboratory Instructor, Environmental Sciences and Hydrology

      Designed and taught environmental science and hydrology laboratory experiments for undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities included teaching environmental science concepts to a diverse audience (including to non-science majors), implementing learning objectives, training and advising other laboratory instructors on technical concepts, public speaking and giving numerous presentations, and fostering a safe learning environment.

    • La Environmental

      Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
      Principal Engineer

      Developed the water quality assessment for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington, 2015-2029 Division of Forestry and Wildland Fire Management Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP). The IRMP is a tribal policy document that serves as a long-range, strategic level, comprehensive plan for the management of the tribe's natural resources. Data analysis on the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Assisted in the Input/Output modeling for the impact study for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Show less

    • Colorado Water Conservation Board

      Apr 2018 - Dec 2021
      Endangered Species Policy Specialist

      Jojo managed the Colorado Water Conservation Board's participation in Endangered Species Act recovery programs. She served as Colorado's representative to the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program, the Upper Colorado Endangered Fish Recovery Program, and the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program. In this role, she focused on congressional authorizations, funding, water management, and technical aspects of the programs. Other duties included recovery and preventing the listing of endangered, threatened, or candidate species and Wild and Scenic Rivers matters. Show less

    • Colorado Environmental Boards and Commissions

      Dec 2021 - now

      Oversees and directs Colorado's Environmental Boards and Commissions. Serves as the Administrator for the Water Quality Control Commission and the Air Quality Control Commission. Responsible for planning, directing, and executing the work of the environmental commissions to ensure successfully implementing statutory responsibilities while providing related support for the department’s development and implementation of environmental programs. Establishes the objectives of the environmental commissions’ office, and serves as a senior advisor on water quality and air quality programs for the Executive Director, Director of Environmental Health and Protection, and Director of Environmental Policy. Establishes the objectives and provides support for the environmental commissions; allocates priorities and resources of the unit accordingly. Show less

      • Director

        Jun 2023 - now

      • Interim Director

        Dec 2022 - May 2023

      • Policy Advisor

        Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program

      John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education
      Jul 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Army Corps of Engineers Wetalnd Delineation

      Richard Chinn Environmental Training
      Aug 2012

    • Engineer in Training

      National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
      Nov 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jojo La
      David Getches Flowing Waters Award Colorado Water Trust سبتمبر ٢٠٢٣ The David Getches Flowing Waters Award is presented in honor of David Getches’ inspirational, collaborative and innovative spirit and determination in restoring and protecting healthy flows in Colorado’s rivers.
    • Awarded to Jojo La
      Colorado Water Leader, Water Education Colorado - ديسمبر ٢٠٢٠ Recognized as the premier leadership development program for the water community in Colorado, Water Education Colorado’s Water Leaders Program aims to positively impact the Colorado water profession by creating a pipeline of dedicated, effective water leaders across diverse fields who exemplify the four quadrants of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social management.
    • Awarded to Jojo La
      University of Colorado Denver Office of Research Services Grant University of Colorado Denver أغسطس ٢٠١٧ Research on the biological toxicity related to the hydrogeochemical effects of sealing abandonedmines with bulkheads
    • Awarded to Jojo La
      Young Professional of the Year RMSAWWA/RMWEA سبتمبر ٢٠١٥ This award recognizes a young professional for their efforts in promoting the water / wastewater industry, advocating the transfer of knowledge from more experienced professionals to young professionals, and supporting the missions of the RMSAWWA/RMWEA.
    • Awarded to Jojo La
      Young Professional of the Year American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) فبراير ٢٠١٤ As an ACEC/CO Young Professional of the Year Nominee and for outstanding accomplishments and impact on society.
    • Awarded to Jojo La
      John W. Marr and Steinkamp Grant Colorado Native Plant Society يناير ٢٠١٤ Research on the study of Physocarpus (Rosaceae) on the Eastern Slope to clarify taxonomic speciationmorphology, variation, and species limits.