Danielle Teixeira is a trailblazer in PFAS treatment and strong advocate for clean water in underserved Central Mass. communities.
As a senior project manager and stock owner with Tighe & Bond, she manages design, permitting, and construction for major infrastructure drinking water projects across the Northeast. With 13 years of experience as a registered professional engineer, she oversees interdisciplinary project teams of 50+ people across a variety of projects serving more than 15 communities. Over the past two years, Teixeira has led the design and construction of six large water treatment plants to treat PFAS levels in drinking water: two for the Town of Webster, two for the Raynham Center Water District, and two for the Grafton Water District, which collectively represent $100 million in design and construction.
Previously, she led a state-run initiative to improve the resiliency and emergency preparedness of water utilities across Massachusetts. She is active in the New England Water Works Association and Massachusetts Water Works Association, serving in NEWWA’s mentorship program. As the youngest woman to hold her technical management position in the water business line, she balances her career while raising four children ranging in ages from 1 to 7.
Would you choose to be the oldest, middle, or youngest sibling, or an only child? I love being the youngest sibling and wouldn’t want anything different than my big brother in my life.
Best place to relax in Central Mass.? Hiking along the Sawyer Bluff to Wachusett Reservoir Trail with my family and ending with a picnic lunch at the reservoir.
What do you want to accomplish in the next 50 years? I want my children to see that it’s possible to lead with purpose, balance ambition with love, and use their talents to create positive change.
