Alma Beciragic

Alma Beciragic is a highly accomplished environmental scientist and management consultant specializing in water quality and management. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and a B.S. in Environmental Chemistry from Queens University of Charlotte, where she graduated as salutatorian. unc+1

Her expertise includes applied research in water quality, treatment, and emerging contaminants such as PFAS and microplastics. Her doctoral research focused on developing membrane systems for treating impaired water sources to produce high-quality drinking water, and she has co-authored a publication on microplastics as groundwater contaminants. unc+2

She has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the water sector, participating in the Water Environment Federation's 2020 Water Leadership Institute and receiving scholarships such as the AWWA American Water Scholarship and an Arcadis scholarship during her academic career. Her early career also involved working with organizations like NOAA and Charlotte Water on environmental and water management projects. unc+2

Originally from Croatia, Alma moved to the United States in 1994. Her career journey has taken her from student researcher and tutor to her current role as a Senior Management Consultant and Applied Research Manager at Arcadis, reflecting a progression into leadership within environmental consulting. unc