Rafael Villegas

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Program Manager

Rafael Villegas is a Civil Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in public infrastructure and water utilities. He is a Program Manager at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Rafael actively engages in water resource policy development, strategic planning, inter-agency coordination, water rights issues and project development relating to regional recharge issues. His experience includes development and implementation of the Operation NEXT Water Supply Program, direct engagement Measure W Watershed Area Steering Committees, countywide Integrated Regional Water Management Program (IRWMP), Los Angeles River issues and development of the LA’s Stormwater Capture Master Plan. Through his experience, Rafael has developed a strong background in project delivery that includes program management, contract administration, and most importantly, consensus building.