Kristina Minchow, P.E., has over 10 years of experience in mine water treatment, specializing in both active and passive systems for acid mine drainage and metals removal. Her expertise spans treatability studies, pilot programs, and full-scale treatment plant design at sites from sea level to 11,000 feet elevation. Kristina began her career in research, exploring biological prevention of acid mine drainage in waste rock at the University of Colorado. She entered the consulting space with Golder Associates, working with both the geochemistry and water treatment teams on feasibility and mine water treatment system designs. At Ensero, she leads site-wide water management evaluations and treatment optimization programs for major mining operations across the Americas. Her work focuses on developing practical solutions for challenging mine water treatment in remote and environmentally sensitive locations.