Thessali Farr joined the team at Water4 in 2021. She holds a master’s degree in international relations with a focus on global security from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in political science from Oklahoma Christian University. Additionally, she attained certificates in international relations from American University, nuclear security policy from George Washington University, and international law from the Hague Academy of International Law. Thessali spent six years in the political field in Oklahoma, working as a legislative bill tracker providing political intelligence and then was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, serving eastern Oklahoma County.