The Philadelphia Water Department celebrates its veterans, including our Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Education, Community Engagement, and Government Affairs, Laura Davis.
Laura served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1991 in active duty and from 1991 to 1995 in the reserves.
She remembers the time as an important one, saying:
I thought that it was such a worthwhile endeavor… It is such a good way to, at a younger age, expose yourself to a lot of different cultures and a lot of different people. That’s the value that I found in it. It was a lot of camaraderie… I thought it was a valuable experience. I met a lot of different people. I got exposure to different cultures, different people. And I just found it to be a very rewarding experience.
Laura has worked at the Philadelphia Water Department for 26 years, beginning as a public relations trainee and, later, public information officer.
Her current role involves managing education initiatives and community engagement, and overseeing PWD’s community engagement teams. Laura’s time in the Army still shapes her work life today, with discipline, organization, and punctuality remaining things she values as a professional.
PWD celebrates veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service, Laura and all who have served!