Issis Macias
Issis Macias, originally from Southern California, moved to Madison in 2016 with her husband, a faculty member at UW-Madison. Shortly after, she joined Clean Lakes Alliance as the Watershed Engagement Manager. In her role, Issis managed all community engagement and educational programs and initiatives. She also worked with partners to raise public awareness, increase volunteerism, and empower individual action to benefit the lakes.
Prior to joining Clean Lakes Alliance, Issis was the Water Efficiency Programs Manager for Anaheim Public Utilities located in Southern California. With over nine years of experience in water resources management, she was responsible for implementing drought response public outreach campaigns and water conservation incentive programs.
She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Cal State, Long Beach and a Bachelor’s in Political Science with minors in Public Policy and Latin American Studies from UCLA. Issis is a painter who primarily works with acrylic and oil pastels on canvas to make abstract artwork. Issis finds inspiration in Mother Earth's colors, Indigenous art, water, music, and human connection.
I’m a conservation voter because access to clean water is a basic human right. We all need to advocate for the most vulnerable communities and ensure clean water is accessible for all today and for future generations.