Leadership Transition at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: CEO Janisse Quiñones Steps Down
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will see a change in leadership as CEO and chief engineer Janisse Quiñones steps down later this month. Quiñones, who joined the department in 2024 after working at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, will be leaving her roles on March 27 as part of a planned leadership transition. Mayor Karen Bass praised Quiñones for her steady leadership and engineering expertise, emphasizing her focus on resilience, reliability, and workforce development.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Quiñones will be returning to the island to take on a leadership role in the modernization and transformation of its electric grid. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Los Angeles and highlighted the city's innovation, diversity, and resilience. Quiñones played a key role in overseeing the reinforcement of the electric grid and water system and transforming the department during her tenure.
The city of Los Angeles will soon announce interim leadership to fill Quiñones's position. Mayor Bass's office thanked Quiñones for her service and highlighted her contributions to the department's progress. The leadership transition marks a significant change for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, as it prepares for continued growth and development in the future.