Johanna Clemens is an inspiring trailblazer in the field of engineering! Johanna faced the challenges of being a minority woman in a male-dominated field. She often had to go the extra mile to prove her capabilities, working long hours to earn the respect of both field staff and upper management. Despite the doubts, Johanna's dedication shone through, and she won respect when field employees discovered she was the engineer, not the secretary.

Native to East Los Angeles, she graduated from Garfield High School, attended USC, and joined MWD full-time in 2015. She initially worked in the Construction Management Unit, then as a field engineer in Conveyance & Distribution, then in Facility Planning’s Substructures Team, and now as a Team Manager in the Infrastructure and Reliability Section.

Balancing a full-time career, raising three young kids, and recently earning a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Arizona Global Campus, Johanna exemplifies dedication and resilience.

In her role at MWD, Johanna ensures Small Businesses are supported by verifying that contractors meet requirements, addressing gaps in small business participation, and providing timely payments.

When she's not working, Johanna loves spending time with her family and finding fun activities to enjoy with her husband and their kids, ages 6, 4, and 2.