Mark Hogg
Founder/CEO, WaterStep More than 30 years of international water work uniquely positions Mark as an inspirational advocate for global water, sanitation, and health issues. Since 1995, WaterStep has equipped people how to use their sustainable safe water solutions in over 70 developing countries and in disaster response.
About this speaker
Mark Hogg is the Founder and CEO of nonprofit WaterStep, a global leader in safe water technology and innovation. WaterStep develops, manufactures and implements much of its own equipment that is easy to operate, affordable, sustainable and efficient.
The WOWCart(WaterOnWheels) is putting the capability of providing large amounts of safe water and disinfectant into the hands of disaster workers on site.
You can find more information on the disaster response cart and WaterStep.
WOWCart Introduction - 2 minutes:
https://vimeo.com/969875438?share=copy
News Reel - WOWCarts in Eastern KY Flooding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp3XXrerk0Y
WaterStep 2024 Projects - 3 minutes:
https://vimeo.com/948192901/488b939c9f?share=copy
WaterStep receives the Theodore Roosevelt Award for the WOWCart - 13 minutes:
https://youtu.be/2b6cep9ZEag?si=WRg6JrjjSTzKS4iY
The WaterStep team proves ordinary people can work in their own communities to advance safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions. The result from their passion to make a difference is stronger communities, safer health care facilities, and dramatic decreases in school attendance.
Mark tells stories of these amazing people in various settings around the world in his presentation, "the power of one."
Mark's personal honors include:
- Inaugural Humanitarian of the Year from Muhammad Ali
- Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year
- Teddy Roosevelt Government Leadership Award for WaterOnWheels Team Emergency Water Treatment System
Living in Louisville, KY, he enjoys time with the four women in his life: his wife, Marcia; his daughter, Ariquonicaa; his granddaughter, Isabella; and his great granddaughter, Magnolia. Carpentry, walks with Rozz (his Blue Tick Coonhound), and a good book are savored luxuries.
