President's Message - Celebrating in new, exciting and innovative ways!

By Elizabeth Ruedas, PE, QSD, QISP, ENV SP

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the…

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ASCE OC Branch - September Luncheon: LA Metro Regional Connector

By Jason Fix, PE

On September 20th, Ivan Hee, PE (Skanska Civil USA) and Carlos Herranz, PMP (Mott MacDonald)…

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ASCE Society - GR Update: 2018 Election Results & ASCE's Policy Priorities

By Brian Pallasch, CAE, Managing Director, Government Affairs & Infrastructure Initiatives

The Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives and Republicans have maintained their…

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In This Issue


President's Message - Celebrating in new, exciting and innovative ways!

By Elizabeth Ruedas, PE, QSD, QISP, ENV SP

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” - Socrates The last month has been filled with new, exciting and innovative ways of celebrating our industry, members, history and potential as civil engineers! Here are some highlights that I hope will inspire you as much as they have me. 

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ASCE OC Branch - September Luncheon: LA Metro Regional Connector

By Jason Fix, PE

On September 20th, Ivan Hee, PE (Skanska Civil USA) and Carlos Herranz, PMP (Mott MacDonald) presented the technical aspects of constructing the new Los Angeles Metro Regional Connector Station.

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ASCE Society - GR Update: 2018 Election Results & ASCE's Policy Priorities

By Brian Pallasch, CAE, Managing Director, Government Affairs & Infrastructure Initiatives

The Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives and Republicans have maintained their control of the Senate.  Infrastructure continues to be raised as an area of bipartisan agreement that the divided Congress could addresss early in 2019.  Results of State Ballot Measures, estimated House Committee and Senate Committee Chair positions, and information on high profile state races.

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ASCE OC Geo-Institute - Design Challenges of a Mid-Rise Hotel on an Active Fault

By Pavlo Chrysovergis, P.E., ASCE OC Geo-Institute Chair

The Orange County Geo-Institute Chapter hosted an August dinner meeting in Costa Mesa featuring a presentation by Dr. Marty Hudson and Ms. Rosalind Munro of Wood Group.  

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ASCE OC YMF - 2018-19 Mentorship Program Kicks Off Fast!

By Bryant Wong, PE, ENV SP

The 2018-19 ASCE OC Branch Mentorship Program has gotten off to a fast start! Literally!

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ASCE OC - K-12 Outreach - Fountain Valley High School Career Fair

By Victor Aguirre

On Wednesday, October 24th ASCE OC-YMF was invited to attend the Fountain Valley High School career fair. Members from OC YMF had the opportunity to present, educate and inspire students about the profession of civil engineering. They explained the process of obtaining a civil engineering degree, as well as the importance of involvement with ASCE at the college and post college level. Most importantly, they encouraged them to pursue higher education regardless of profession.

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ASCE OC YMF - Celebration of FY 2017-2018

By ASCE OC YMF

On September 19th, 2018, OC YMF celebrated the end of the 2017-2018 fiscal year (FY) by acknowledging achievements and accomplishments of the group as well as individual members. 

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ASCE OC Branch - California Coastal Clean-Up

By Ashlyn Alexander

On September 15th, 2018, the ASCE OC Branch and YMF joined together to participate in the 34th California Coastal Cleanup Day in Huntington Beach, California.

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Local News: TCA: Celebrating 20 Years of Keeping People Moving in Southern California

By Sarah Swensson King

How The Toll Roads came to be the fastest, easiest and most predictable way to get to and through Orange County.

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ASCE OC New Members - November 2018

By Mimi Luk

Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming the newest members to ASCE OC! We look forward to getting to know you and hope to see you at an upcoming meeting.

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Publications Committee - Newsletter Information

By ASCE OC Branch Publications Committee

The ASCE OC Newsletter is looking for volunteers!  Do you appreciate documenting the legacy of ASCE and being connected to our key members?  This is a great opportunity to learn the process and broaden your contacts.  We are looking for individuals to volunteer about 4-8 hours per month with assisting in uploading newsletter articles, tracking our events, and learning our internal management software.  Let us know if you are ready to jump-start your ASCE career! Interested in advertising in our newsletter?  Do you have an interesting topic you would like to share?  Trying to get in touch with us?  Please submit all correspondance to the Newsletter Committee! More info...

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BOARD

President
Jeff Braun, P.E.
President@asceoc.org

 

President-Elect
Elizabeth Ruedas, P.E.
VicePresident@asceoc.org

 

Treasurer
Sherry Weinmeier, P.E.
Treasurer@asceoc.org

 

Secretary
Clint Isa, P.E.
Secretary@asceoc.org

 

Past President
Josue Vaglienty, P.E.
PastPresident@asceoc.org

 

YMF
Chuck Karunathilake
President@ymf-oc.org

 

 

INSTITUTE CHAIRS

Construction Institute (CI) Chair          

Amber Shah     

Ashah@lagunahillsca.gov

 

Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Chair        

Remi Candaele 

remi.candaele@gmail.com

 

Geo-Institute (GI) Chair

Taki Chrysovergis         

taki@spcgeo.com

 

Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Co - Chair         

Lynn Odgiiv     

Lynn.odgiiv@aztec.us

 

Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Co - Chair         

Bita Shahla      

Bita.shahla@wsp.com

 

Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) Chair   

Matthew Dennerline      

matt@diazyourman.com

 

Utilities Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) Chair          

Shawn Clark     

Shawn.Clark@cardno.com

 

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

ACEC Liaison  

Tapas Dutta     

TDutta@cox.net

 

Awards & Nominations Chair  

Josue Vaglienty           

JVaglienty@HNTB.com

 

Community Service Co-Chair  

Ashlyn Alexander         

Ashlyn.alexander@parsons.com

 

Community Service Co-Chair  

Triet Dang        

tmdang@transystems.com

 

Disaster Preparedness Chair   

Sudi Shoja       

Sudi@engineeringsolutionsservices.net

 

Government Relations Chair   

Ken Bui

Ken.Bui@Jacobs.com

 

History & Heritage Chair          

Tom Broz         

ndtabroz@aol.com

 

K-12 Outreach Co-Chair           

Guillermo Medina         

gmedina@lpainc.com

 

K-12 Outreach Co-Chair           

Victor Aguirre   

victoragui2391@gmail.com

 

Life Member Forum Chair       

Larry Lewis       

ml3lewis@gmail.com

 

Life Member Forum     

David Wright    

davidwright91773@verizon.net

 

Marketing Chair           

Juliet Su          

JSU@thetollroads.com

 

Membership Chair       

Anh Case         

Anh.Case@jacobs.com

 

Mentorship Co-Chair   

Risa Abelgas   

nabelgas@huitt-zollars.com

 

OCEC Liaison 

C.T. Bathala     

ctbathala@hotmail.com

 

Professional Development Co-Chair    

Tamim Atayee  

TAtayee@RiverTec.com

 

Professional Development Co-Chair    

Naz Mokarram

nmokarram@yahoo.com

 

Professional Development Co-Chair    

Melissa Hilsabeck        

Melissa.Hilsabeck@kpff.com

 

Programs Co-Chair     

Joe Gonzalez   

Joe.Gonzalez@Jacobs.com

 

Programs Co-Chair     

Jazzy Quinabo 

jazzy.quinabo@jacobs.com

 

Programs Co-Chair     

Ravi Shah        

rshah@markthomas.com

 

Public Relations Chair

Vacant 

 

Public Infrastructure Coalition of OC (PIC OC) Chair   

Yaz Emrani      

YEmrani@carollo.com

 

Publications Chair      

Robert Martinez

robert.j.martinez@aecom.com

 

Social Co-Chair           

Jazzy Quinabo

jazzy.quinabo@jacobs.com

 

Social Co-Chair           

Chuck Karunathilake     

ckarunat@gmail.com

 

Student Activities Co-Chair     

Gabrielle Gonzalez        

gonzalez.gabreelle@gmail.com

 

Sustainability Co-Chair           

Sam Ali

Sam.Ali@ocpw.ocgov.com

 

Sustainability Co-Chair           

Charlotte Wu    

charlotte.wu@aecom.com

 

Website Co-Chair        

Daniel Keady   

Adeleine Tran   

website@asceoc.org

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