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Recognition of Jamil Ibrahim’s Service to AIH

In 2024, Jamil Ibrahim retired from the AIH Board of Directors. As past-president, I wanted to take the time to honor and recognize Jamil’s leadership, vision, and friendship over the last eight years I’ve been involved with AIH. Jamil has led us through significant challenges with tenacity and enthusiasm. We were so fortunate to have Jamil’s leadership and vision throughout the pandemic, and through several major transitions of AIH management.

Jamil joined AIH as a Professional Hydrologist in 2006. He joined the AIH Board of Directors as Vice President of Institute Development in 2016, became President Elect in 2019, served as AIH president from 2021 to 2022, and provided valuable guidance as Past President from 2023 to 2024. He remains a trusted advisor and an active member of the PH community as he continues to lead interdisciplinary teams for large-scale water infrastructure projects at Stantec.

After pondering the best way to honor Jamil’s contributions over the last 8 years, I decided to take you through a photographic tour of Jamil’s contributions since I have known him.

Jamil as President-Elect, presenting the 2018 AIH Awards at the 2019 SEDHYD Conference
Jamil as President-Elect, presenting the 2018 AIH Awards at the 2019 SEDHYD Conference
Jamil organized the first Northern California meetup of AIH in 2020
Jamil organized the first Northern California meetup of AIH in 2020
Jamil leading the AIH Board through the pandemic with virtual collaboration and engagement (March 21, 2021)
Jamil leading the AIH Board through the pandemic with virtual collaboration and engagement (March 21, 2021)
Jamil celebrating New Water Year in style from coast to coast (2022)
Jamil celebrating New Water Year in style from coast to coast (2022)
Jamil with Dr. Zhong Zhang and Laura Keefer at the AIH Booth during the 2023 SEDHYD Conference
Jamil with Dr. Zhong Zhang and Laura Keefer at the AIH Booth during the 2023 SEDHYD Conference
Jamil helps the team with the Hydrologist-in-Training Exam Review Session at the AWRA 2024 Conference
Jamil helps the team with the Hydrologist-in-Training Exam Review Session at the AWRA 2024 Conference
Jamil leads a session on Surface Water and Ocean Topography at the AWRA 2024 Conference
Jamil leads a session on Surface Water and Ocean Topography at the AWRA 2024 Conference

In recognition of Jamil’s service, I’d like to remind everyone of a significant contribution of his to AIH – his vision – his goal for AIH to be the premier certifying organization and “home” for hydrologists and hydrologic technicians, which is carried forward today. We look forward to Jamil’s continued involvement with AIH and his valuable advice and continued friendship! Thank you, Jamil.

[Written by Jule Rizzardo, AIH Past President]