Hong Lin

Dr. Lin serves in the executive management team of the State Water Project (SWP), as the Financial Manager at the California Department of Water Resources. Dr. Lin provides high level policy advice to the Director and other senior management team members regarding the investment of resources to maintain and improve State Water Project operations. Dr. Lin oversees the annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion, development and implementation of policies for comprehensive asset management and capital investment programs for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of State Water Project facilities. Dr. Lin worked on a wide range of water management programs within the Department prior to becoming the SWP financial manager. Prior to joining the Department, Dr. Lin worked on various water, wastewater and stormwater projects in consulting, private industry and local government. Dr. Lin is a registered professional engineer in California and received her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University.