Susan’s Legacy

Susan E. Stutz-McDonald’s Impact on The Water Industry

Susan E. Stutz-McDonald began her career with Carollo in 1978 and with hard work, dedication, and a spirit of accomplishment rose to the highest level of the company. She served as a Senior Project Manager, Partner, Business Development and Marketing Director, and the first and only female member of the Board of Directors. Her passion for the water and wastewater industry manifested itself in the successful completion of numerous environmental projects. As evident by the admiration and respect of her colleagues, her desire to advance the field of Environmental Engineering had a positive impact throughout the water industry.

Susan was dedicated to mentoring young engineers and especially promoting the achievements of women in the industry. As a means of advancing this goal, Susan’s desire was to establish a Non-Profit Foundation for providing scholarships to women engineers to help expand their education and career in the environmental engineering field. Shortly after her passing in 2005, the Susan E. Stutz-McDonald Scholarship Foundation (SESMSF) was established to accomplish Susan’s goal.

The SESMSF raises funds throughout the year through two major efforts: an annual golf tournament and an annual giving campaign. The 15th Annual Golf Tournament was held on May 12, 2023, at the Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek, CA, where foundation supporters came together to honor Susan and her impact on the water industry. The annual giving campaign encompasses an Annual Information Letter at the end of the calendar year and is equally important in amassing funds for the Foundation.