Water Finance Exchange (WFX) has grown our team and hired two new water leaders, each with strong backgrounds in community development and the environmental sector. This month, Marley Bonacquist-Currin and Aliyha Hill have joined WFX’s dynamic team.
Marley Bonacquist-Currin, Applied Research Manager
Marley joins WFX full time this month, after completing her tenure as a WFX Research Fellow and graduating with a Doctorate in Natural Resources and the Environment from Cornell University. She is a Conservation Social Scientist and Environmental Researcher, collaborating with public and private entities to advance community health and well being. At WFX, her work focuses on the intersection of water infrastructure, community engagement, and watershed resiliency. In addition to her research background, she brings seven years of experience in science communication, public outreach, and environmental education. She can frequently be found entoring high-school students in their first research endeavors, teaching K-12 environmental science enrichment classes, and working on her family farm. Prior to completing her PhD, Dr. Bonacquist-Currin received her Bachelors in Economics from Siena College and her Masters in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University.
Aliyha Hill, Texas Community Support Specialist
Aliyha holds a passion for public health and community engagement. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Johns Hopkins University and previously earned her Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Aliyha’s professional journey began in government emergency response, where she learned the importance of accessible resources for communities. Known for her expertise in engagement, outbreak response, and collaboration, she has consistently aimed to close the gap in health inequities. Her ability to engage key stakeholders and uplift communities has been instrumental in keeping adolescents and families healthy. Throughout her career, Aliyha has had the privilege of working on impactful health projects, including COVID-19 vaccine and test distribution, and creating lasting partnerships with city government and local partners.Beyond her professional life, Aliyha is a traveler, coffee lover, and dog mom. Her family and loved ones guide her work and support her dreams, making her journey both meaningful and fulfilling. Aliyha is always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities.