Faculty
The NHA Hydro Academy brings together leading experts from the water power industry to offer a wide range of courses and workshops, supporting students in their continuing education and professional growth. Learn more about our esteemed faculty below.
Jay A. Anders, P. E.
Jay A. Anders, P. E. is currently a full-time professor at Southern Adventist University in the School of Engineering and…
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Don Ans
Engineering Manager with over 38 years working with electric utilities. The first 32 years were spent providing engineering services to…
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TJ Ferreira
TJ began his involvement with the California energy market at its inception in 1998, during his tenure at the Northern…
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Betsy O’Malley, PhD
Dr. O’Malley is an environmental scientist specializing in fisheries and aquatic resources. She received her PhD from the University of…
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Robert Otal, P.Eng., CAMA
Robert Otal is a Professional Engineer with over 17 years of experience working in the areas of asset management (AM),…
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Catherine Percival, PhD
Catherine Percival has over two decades of work and research experience in water management, hydropower operations, and hydrologic modeling. As…
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Roger L. Raeburn, P.E.
Roger has over 45 years of experience as a civil engineer with 25 years specific to dam safety. He serviced…
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Jim Thrasher
With an impressive 36 years in the hydro industry, Jim brings a wealth of experience to the table. His academic…
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Tim Welch
Timothy Welch is an experienced hydropower strategic and technical advisor with 35 years of federal service to the hydropower industry. …
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