A top lesson from Catalyst? An appetite for doing things differently. Nicole Wesley left inspired to take thoughtful risks and put human connection first.

For #ImagineADayWithoutWater, revisit #RuralRipples with Brent Locke on public awareness and the communicators who help communities understand water's value. Listen: player.captivate.fm/episode/…

"Water shouldn’t be a dry subject!" 💧🥂 @martinriese, the Water Sommelier, shared a special toast 🥂 at our #Convergence2026 graduation, encouraging graduates to be entertaining when telling the story of water.

🎓 Congratulations, Convergence Class of 2026! Keep telling water’s story, building trust, and making ripples in your communities. 🌊 Check out this video from some of their instructors celebrating this group’s achievements.

🎓 Celebrate the Convergence Class of 2026 TOMORROW at 12 PM CST! Hear from commencement speaker Manny Teodoro and cohort speaker Taylor Stakes as we recognize this year’s graduates and welcome them into the Convergence alumni community. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

A year of learning leads to Oct. 14. 🎓 Celebrate the Convergence Class of 2026 with cohort speaker Taylor Stakes, guest speaker Manny Teodoro, and Rogue’s Chelsea Boozer. 12 p.m. CST | Virtual Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

One week to go! 🎓 Join us Oct. 14 at 12 PM CST as we celebrate 50 Convergence graduates from 30 organizations. Hear from class speaker Taylor Stakes and commencement speaker Manny Teodoro as we recognize the Class of 2026. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

We were honored to welcome Sage Pellet of @healthygulf to #Catalyst2026. In a new blog, he reflects on how intentional spaces, genuine listening and curiosity can shape stronger community engagement. Read more: healthygulf.org/setting-the-…

When small water systems face big challenges, who helps build the bridge? For #InternationalPodcastDay, revisit a Rural Ripples conversation with George Hawkins of @MoonshotWater on protecting ratepayers and building the partnerships they need. 🎧 ruralripples.captivate.fm/

🎓 Celebrate the Convergence Class of 2026! Join us Oct. 14 at noon CT to honor 52 graduates from 31 organizations—and hear from commencement speaker Manny Teodoro on public trust and utility communications. Add to calendar: lnkd.in/evx8pfre #Convergence2026