Val Fishman

As BEF’s chief development officer, Val Fishman oversees a team responsible for providing solutions in environmental water stewardship; renewable energy; clean energy education; and greenhouse gas mitigation to BEF’s corporate, sports, university and utility partners.

Val has authored several articles and hosted numerous panels on the topic of corporate sustainability and water stewardship. Her leadership on the Change the Course national water campaign helped earn the 2017 U.S. Water Prize for its work to bring over 40 companies together to support over 40 freshwater restoration projects across North America. She leads work on the Business for Water Stewardship, a network of businesses focused on securing water for business, nature and communities.