In Engineering 2021 Honorees

NATALIE ALVAREZ YAZMIN ARELLANO DONNA AUGUSTE TARA AZAMIAN LUVELYN BENITEZ GABRIELA BERNALDINO JESSICA BEYER ELIZABETH CALIVA Turner City of El Cajon Auguste Research Northrop Coffman Engineers, U.S Army Corps Sundt Dudek Construction Group, LLC Grumman Inc. Construction, Inc.

LARA CEIGERKANSKY JENNIFER CHEUNG RUISHAN CHOW AMANDA COMBS SARAH CURRAN RHODA CUTCHON ODESMA DALRYMPLE, PH.D CALINA FERRARO PERLA GOCO Turner NIWC Pacific Community Dudek Psomas Northrop USD SMSE Integral Group Port of San Diego Construction Colleges Grumman

MARIANNE PAM HERMOSILLO KATHY HERRING HAYASHI INGRID HOCH KELLY HON SANDY HOUCK GOLDSBOROUGH Sundt IEEE Board Turner Becton Dickinson Stok Burns & Construction, Inc. of Directors / Construction McDonnell Qualcomm, Inc.

TIFFANY HUNT JAYNE JANDA-TIMBA CARMEN KASNER DEBRA KIMBERLING KELLY MICHAJLENKO ANI MEHRA Booz Allen Rick Engineering NV5, Inc. in Engineering 2021 San Diego County GLUMAC Port of San Diego Hamilton Engineering Honorees Council

DANIELLE NORRIS DANIELLETERESA OQUENDO NORRIS KATE PALMER KATHERINE PARTAIN PRITI PHARKYA, PH.D DIGNA RICARDEZ NICOLE RIEGER LIMA SAFT, PH.D, PE, PMP JOANA SHUCKEROW Hologic HologicAVIVV Dudek General Atomics Genomatica Booz Allen Dudek CA Transportation Northrop Hamilton Grumman

MELISSA STAYNER, PG, CEG DANA THIBODEAU KRISTEN TUERK, AIA, DBIA MICHELLE VARGAS ALISA VIALPANDO KIMBERLY WENDER, PE ANNDRIA WRIGHT MEHRNOUSH YAVARY, PE COLLEEN ZAGAR Geologist NOVA Northrop Balfour Beatty Illumina Inc. Hunsaker and Psomas AVIVV Atlas Technical Turner Services, Inc. Grumman Associates San Consultants Construction Diego, Inc. 30 www.sdbj.com MARCH 29, 2021

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Intentions to Major in Engineering, Math/Stats, or Computer Science

2009 2019 Over the last ten years, interest in majoring in engineering and computer science has increased, but women's intentions to pursue these majors in college continues to lag behind men's intentions. 21.7% 4.4% 26.7% 7.1%

Degrees Awarded in Engineering and Computer Science

Total Degrees Awarded Increase in bachelor's Bachelor's degrees 43% degrees awarded in awarded to women 2013 153,958 engineering and 6.7% of color in 2018. 2018 computer science. 2018 220,281 Increase in bachelor's degrees awarded to 65% women in engineering and computer science. 0 50,000 100,000 L150,000 200,000 250,000 Degrees Awarded to Women

Bachelor's degrees 2013 27,439 21% awarded to women 2018 in 2018. 2018 45,406

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Top 10 Engineering Degrees Awarded to Women: 2017-18

Industrial/Manufacturing/ Environmental Engineering 1 Mechanical Engineering 4 Biomedical Engineering Systems Engineering Metallurgical & 2 Chemical Engineering 5 Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Engineering

3 Computer Science Computer Engineering

Women in the Engineering Workforce SOURCES National Science Board. Science and Engineering Indicators 2020 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California, Los ONLY WOMEN LEAVING ENGINEERING/STEM Angeles. (2019). The American Freshman: National Norms, Fall 2019 of engineers are women (expanded version). 13% Corbett, C., & Hill, C. (2015). Solving the Equation: The Variables for OVER ONLY Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing. Washington, DC: 30% American Association of University Women. ONLY of computer scientists 32% 30% Fouad, N. A., Singh, R., Fitzpatrick, M. E., & Liu, J. P. (2012). Stemming are women of women the tide: Why women leave engineering. University of Wisconsin, 26% of women of women who Milwaukee. who have left U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, switch out of earn of tenured/tenure-track bachelor's the National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics ONLY STEM 2019, Tables 325.35 and 325.45. faculty in engineering degrees in engineering degree profession Roy, J. (2019). Engineering by the numbers. American Society for engineering Engineering Education. 17% are women programs in are still cite Bureau of Labor Statistics. Labor Force Statistics from the Current college. Female for every $1 working in organizational Population Survey, 2019. https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm. climate as the 2016 American community survey (5-yr estimates): Tables B24122 engineering and B24123. engineers 90¢ male engineers reason. earn earn. 20 years later. MARCH 29, 2021 www.sdbj.com 31

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NATALIE ALVAREZ YAZMIN ARELLANO DONNA AUGUSTE TARA AZAMIAN Engineer Director of Public Works Founder and CEO Principal Systems Engineer Turner Construction Company City of El Cajon Auguste Research Group, LLC Northrop Grumman

atalie Alvarez is an engineer with Turner azmin Arellano oversees the Public Works onna Auguste has been working with sensors, ara Azamian is a principal systems engineer at Construction who currently works as a proj- Department for the city of El Cajon. In her artificial intelligence and machine learning for Northrop Grumman, where she has worked Nect manager for Turner’s Special Projects Yrole as director, Arellano manages the two Dmany years, including early work in commer- Tsince 2014. She initially worked on the F-35 Division. Since beginning her career in 2014 she primary divisions of the department, engineer- cial AI systems in the 1980's. In 2018, she founded assembly line in Palmdale as a mechanical engi- has held a variety of roles in construction man- ing and operations. Her extensive experience Auguste Research Group in Oceanside with two ob- neer. She then supported international production agement across Turner’s California offices, most overseeing all phases of work is invaluable to jectives. One objective is focused on sensors and ac- of the F-35 in Ankara, Turkey. While overseas, she recently senior cost analyst for all projects in San the city. She excels in strategic leadership, hav- tionable data science. Her current sensor research in- obtained a master’s degree in systems engineering Diego County. ing built and led effective cross-functional teams. volves predictive analytics and also novel approach- through UCLA’s online program. Alvarez founded the first Young Professionals Her bold initiatives drive change and influence es to robot payload transport. The other objective Azamian joined the systems engineering direc- Group in the San Diego office of Turner Con- positive project outcomes. Arellano is a talent- is to advocate for STEM diversity by introducing torate at Northrop Grumman’s Rancho Bernardo struction. Under her leadership, the group hosts ed leader and a mentor who helps individuals STEM and data science concepts in diverse com- site in June 2019, quickly taking on the challenging on average eight unique events each year, engag- throughout the department grow. munities with culturally-responsive hands-on topics. role as integrated functional capability (IFC) lead ing over 75% of Turner’s staff. Alvarez is actively Arellano received her B.S. in civil engineer- Earlier in her career, Auguste co-founded a for the Global Hawk Ground Segment Modern- involved in Turner’s Diversity, Equity and Inclu- ing from California Polytechnic State University, startup company, Freshwater Software, that pro- ization Program (GSMP). There she moved the sion initiatives, leading staff through courageous San Luis Obispo and her M.S./MBA in indus- vided tools for systems administrators to use in program along to its first certification and flight conversations and study action teams focused on trial administration from CETYS Universidad, managing business-critical web servers. The team test. She recently transitioned to a new role lead- racial justice. She leads diversity college recruit- Instituto del Noroeste in 2000. She is licensed in at Freshwater grew from 5 to over 60 people and ing a team of seven engineers through systems ment efforts and is passionate about exposing un- California to practice civil engineering and sur- eventually the company was acquired in 2001 for integration phases of the program. derrepresented students to the industry. Alvarez veying. After more than 16 years as the public $147M.Auguste uses those same leadership skills Azamian graduated from Cornell University holds a bachelor’s degree in civil (architectural) works director for the city of Brawley, Arella- from her experience as she works with Black and in 2014. She is a member of Northrop Grumman engineering and a master’s degree in green technol- no came to El Cajon as a deputy director/city Latinx youth who are interested in data science. Women’s International Network, which works to ogies, both from the University of Southern Cali- engineer. She was promoted to director four She can be reached at donna@augusteresearch- inspire women to lead, succeed and excel both fornia. She can be reached at [email protected]. years later in 2020. group.com. personally and professionally.

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LUVELYN BENITEZ GABRIELA BERNALDINO JESSICA BEYER ELIZABETH CALIVA Senior Discipline Engineer, Civil Engineer Project Controls Manager Project Manager Structural Engineering U.S Army Corps of Engineers Sundt Construction, Inc. Dudek Coffman Engineers, Inc.

uvelyn Benitez is a 15-year veteran at Coff- abriela Bernaldino is a proud, Mexican essica Beyer has been in the construction in- lizabeth Caliva is a project manager at Dudek man Engineers with more than two decades of woman in engineering who earned her de- dustry for over 12 years and joined Sundt with 17 years of experience specializing in water, Lstructural engineering experience. Specializing Ggree from UCSD as a first-generation col- JConstruction, Inc. in 2010. Prior to her cur- Ewastewater, and recycled water planning proj- in the life-science market, she has extensive expe- lege student and her M.S. in Civil Engineering rent role as Project Controls Manager, she served ects. She has specific expertise in hydraulic modeling rience in new building design and structural eval- at SDSU. She currently works as a Civil Engi- as an Administrative Assistant, Certified Payroll and is proficient in several modeling software pack- uations of existing buildings and seismic retrofits. neer with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Specialist, Project Administrator and Estimator. ages. As a project manager, she has been integral in Benitezhas established herself as a go-to where she leads and participates in dam and She previously worked at Soltek Pacific. Beyer- leading and managing the large-scale infrastructure resource for architects and contractors alike. levee safety inspections. In Feb. 2020, Bernald- planning and condition assessment efforts, master has been an instrumental part of many projects DPR Project Executive Adonia Akers supports ino was invited to Kentucky to work with the planning to develop capital improvement plans and that:“With a passion for building, Luvelyn eval- nations' top structural engineers to develop and throughout the state working on projects like San development driven model analysis. uates project challenges collaboratively with the enhance her structural technical skills in risk Diego City College Math and Social Sciences,- Notably, Caliva served as lead modeler responsi- entire team to find solutions that are construct- assessments for dam structures. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Recreation Center Ex- ble for the development and analysis of the hydrau- ible, effective and efficient. She is responsive and She worked on Keystones Dam spillway and pansionand Orange Coast College Mathematics, lic model for the design of recycled water system respectful with all her interactions and attacks stilling basin slab analysis where she evaluated Business & Computing Center just to name a few. in North San Diego County. The hydraulic model each project with resilience and fortitude.” the data output from a computational fluid dy- She was recently promoted to Project Controls development and analysis included facilities layout, In addition to her jobs of being a mom and namic model to determine the sensitivity of wa- Manager for her in depth knowledge of Sundt's pressure zone delineation, facilities sizing, demand engineer, Benitez is active in the AEC communi- ter pressures during high releases. Bernaldino business processes and unyielding desire to stream- assessmentand alternative evaluations. The first ty. She has served on the SEAOSD board of di- strives to become a better engineer by studying line and advance our operations. Beyer holds a phase of the $72M recycled water project is cur- rectors and is involved in other committees. She for her last exam (Survey) to obtain her PE. She rently in construction. Caliva is a California profes- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Adminis- is instrumental in professional mentoring, train- serves as a mentor and one of her future goals sional engineer and holds a Master's degree from ing young engineers on structural design and best is to one day teach an engineering course at a tration from Grand Canyon University and she is University of California, Berkeley in Water Re- practices for client support. She can be reached at community college. She can be reached at (562) the mother to two young girls. She can be reached sources and Water Quality Engineering. She can be (619) 321-0787 [email protected]. 413-0596 or [email protected]. at (619) 323-4701 or [email protected]. reached at (760) 479-4114 or [email protected]. MARCH 29, 2021 www.sdbj.com 33

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LARA CEIGERKANSKY JENNIFER CHEUNG RUISHAN CHOW AMANDA COMBS Project Engineer Cybersecurity Research Scientist Regional Director for Employer Engagement, Project Manager Turner Construction Company NIWC Pacific Advanced Manufacturing San Diego & Dudek Imperial Counties Community Colleges

ara Ceigerkansky has more than 20 years of ennifer Cheung began her career as a mathe- ince joining California Community Colleges s a civil engineer and project manager at construction experience, and has worked in en- matician and was awarded a Fulbright grant in 2019, Ruishan Chow’s goal has been to Dudek, Amanda Combs has led high-qual- Lgineering with Turner Construction for the last Jto study Quantum Cryptography in Denmark Sfulfill manufacturing workforce needs. She Aity water and wastewater projects, from de- 15 years. She has worked on notable projects in the during the 2011-2012 academic year. She is passion- works with educators and industry experts to design to construction-phase services for pipelines, Los Angeles, Denver and San Diego markets as an ate about STEM education among K-12 students velop industry-aligned curriculum, and attract and pump stations, water storage and treatment plants. electrical engineer, project manager and preconstruc- and has volunteered to coach kids for Elementary grow tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce. Chow She has a substantial background in technical tion lead.In 2020, Ceigerkansky transitioned to the Science Field Day, Science Olympiad and robotic is passionate in promoting and supporting wom- planning and rehabilitation design of water res- Campus at Horton redevelopment project in down- (Botball) competitions. Cheung has been involved en in STEM by inspiring and being a role model ervoirs and pump stations. As project manager, town San Diego. She is currently the lead structur- with the Lean In movement, started by Sheryl Sand- for young women pursuing such fields. Combs stays heavily involved throughout the de- al engineer (steel, concrete and masonry) and has berg and has been a circle leader of the San Di- Chow was born and raised in Singapore. She sign process, ensuring successful delivery for clients. assisted with procurement while working in oper- ego Women In Tech circle for almost three years, earned her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineer- Notably, she was the lead engineer for the plan- ations. The project includes an existing five-story whereshe helps raise awareness of gender inequality, ing at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Her ning of a recycled water system expansion which steel structure that will eventually become 11 stories. encourages women to speak upand provides a safe expertise includes lean manufacturing, process included the development of distribution system Ceigerkansky has a passion for mentoring space for women to be unapologetically ambitious. optimization and controls, project management, layouts for five reservoirs, seven pump stations and others in the construction industry. Inside of this She joined the Women In Cybersecurity (Wi- leadership, coaching and training. Her industrial 35 miles of new pipelines. In addition, she is cur- commitment, she leads educational sessions in CyS) professional organization in2019 and offi- experiences began in school through internships. rently managing design rehabilitation services for Turner Construction’s ACE Mentoring program. cially founded the local San Diego Affiliate in Aug After graduation, she participated inthe graduate 10 water storage reservoirs in San Diego.Combs She also enjoys volunteering.Ceigerkansky holds 2020. Her involvement with the San Diego Coun- rotation program at Johnson Matthey,sampling holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engi- a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from ty Engineering Council gives her an opportunity work in various business units, and spent a year neering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.She is a registered Pro- to promote cybersecurity as an engineering field at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (now SCIEX). State University.When she is not working, she en- fessional Engineer and is currently pursuing her among other engineering principles. She can be She is the 2021 chair of the Society of Manufac- joys spending time with her family and watching DBIA accreditation. She can be reached at lcei- reached at [email protected]. turing Engineers San Diego Chapter. She can be her two sons race motocross. She can be reached [email protected]. reached at (856) 857-4040 [email protected]. at (760) 479-4174 or [email protected].

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SARAH CURRAN RHODA CUTCHON ODESMA DALRYMPLE, PH.D CALINA FERRARO Team Leader/Senior Project Manager Senior Principal Engineer, Associate Professor of Industrial Principal Psomas System Test Engineer and Systems Engineering Integral Group Northrop Grumman University of San Diego Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering arah Curran is a registered civil engineer with hoda Cutchon started her engineering career riginally from Trinidad and Tobago, USD As- alina Ferraro brings over a decade of sus- nearly 20 years of experience. Her past five at Northrop Grumman in 2014, working as sociate Professor of Industrial and Systems tainable engineering experience in three Syears at Psomas’ San Diego officehave pro- Ra logistics engineer, eventually transitioning to OEngineering Odesma Dalrymple, Ph.D. is a Ccountries and two continents to the global vided the company with additional expertise in the hands-on work in component and system testing. proponent of education equity as a way to ensure Integral Group team. With both building sci- site development and education markets. From there, she moved on to become a system test sociallyjust growth and development. Dalrymple’s ence and design engineering experience, she in- As team leader, she oversees Psomas’ San Di- lead for various projects with an unmanned air vehi- work as an engineering education scholar focus- teracts with a broad spectrum of building pro- ego engineering site development and public works cle (UAV) in 2015. In 2020, Cutchon took an assign- es on transforming engineering education and its fessionals. As the leader of the Integral Group projects. Her background, ranging from master ment as the Northrop Grumman Lead for ground public image, making it more inclusive, justice-ori- San Diego design studio, she demonstrates her planning to final project design and construction testing a modern ground station for UAVs, followed ented and socially connected. Her research identi- commitment to a sustainable future both per- support, leads to creative, feasible and sustainable by the first flight for the Global Hawk Ground Sta- fies, develops and evaluates tools, techniques and sonally and professionally. civil engineering designs from concept to imple- tion Modernization Program at Edwards Air Force pathways that can facilitate deep learning and sus- Ferraro was a recipient of Consulting-Spec- mentation. Curran’s passion for creative solutions Base. Cutchon’s significant contributions to the pro- tained interest in engineering and other STEAM ifying Engineer Magazine's 40 Under 40 award to stormwater management is central to her in- gram helped lead to a successful outcome. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in 2015 and Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer volvement in all civil engineering design projects. Cutchon is actively involved in industry orga- fields, particularly for historically underrepresent- Magazine's Mechanical Engineer of the Year Curran strongly believes in supporting current nizations including Society of Women Engineers ed populations in the United States. award in 2018. She is a registered professional and future careers in civil engineering and actively (SWE). She also judges California State Univer- Dalrymple is faculty lead of the Engineering engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional, a supports staff growth as leaders. She volunteers sity San Marcos’hackathons for high school stu- Exchange for Social Justice (http://bit.do/ExSJ) WELL Accredited Professional and a certified as an architecture, construction and engineering dents, and volunteers during Northrop Grum- at USD’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering DBIA Associate. She currently sits on the board (ACE) mentor and serves on several internal com- man’s E-week, which celebrates and promotes (SMSE). She has co-developed and co-maintained of the San Diego Green Building Council and mittees at Psomas. engineering with kids, educators and parents. three STEAM education outreach programs serving the local ASHRAE Chapter and is an active She graduated cum laude from the Univer- Cutchon holds a bachelor of science degree in underrepresented youth and communities: STEAM member of CREW San Diego. Additionally, sity of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in civil electrical engineering from California State Uni- TEAM Academy, the STEAM Youth and Commu- she is a frequent public speaker and also served engineering. versity Northridge. nity Conference and STEAM Labs. She serves on the for two years as an ACE Mentor. SMSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and is partnered with many community organizations. INTEGRAL

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PERLA GOCO MARIANNE GOLDSBOROUGH PAM HERMOSILLO KATHY HERRING HAYASHI Capital Project Manager Burns & McDonnell San Diego Branch Preconstruction Project Manager Director / Senior Staff Engineer Port of San Diego Office Manager Sundt Construction, Inc. IEEE / Qualcomm, Inc Burns & McDonnell erla Goco is a capital project manager in the arianne Goldsborough was recently pro- am Hermosillo has been with Sundt Con- athy Herring Hayashi has been involved in Port of San Diego’s engineering/construction moted to lead the San Diego team at Burns struction for nearly 24 years. She has worked the semiconductor industry her entire career Pdepartment. She has more than 31 years of M& McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned Pher way up through the ranks, taking roles K— developing, deploying and analyzing ad- experience in the engineering field, 21 of those engineering, architecture and construction firm. such asproject engineer, estimator, project man- vanced software tools used to create computer at the port. In this role, she oversees overall office success, sales ager and now preconstruction project manager. and mobile phone chips. Her early experience She has managed and designed more than 50 and business plan development. She plays a key She is known throughout the company as one includes jobs at Unisys Corp., Cadence Design capital and major maintenance projects around role in attracting and retaining talent. This is her of the most knowledgeable employee owners Systems and Syntricity. Over the years, Hayashi San Diego Bay. These include the LED retrofit- second promotion since joining the firm in 2019. when it comes to process and procedure. She has has held a variety of leadership roles in techni- ting projects on all streets and public parks with- She has more than three decades of experience worked for clients throughout the state and has cal development, applications engineering and in the port’s jurisdiction. She managed the design where she has managed more than 100 projects, become the trusted adviser for many due to her information technology. She currently works at and construction of the photovoltaic installation specializing in the electrical utility sector and pro- deep knowledge of the construction process and Qualcomm Inc., working with semiconductor at the B Street Pier Cruise Ship Terminal, which viding innovative engineering, design and con- her application of Lean principles. Her involve- workflows in large scale compute environments. received an Honor Award from the American struction solutions. ment during the preconstruction process has set She is the Institute of Electrical and Elec- Public Works Association, as well as the photo- Goldsborough has a notable ability to lead up many projects for success; these include projects tronic Engineers (IEEE) Director-Elect of Re- voltaic installation at the port’s General Services multidisciplinary teams to success, executing en- at UC Santa Barbara, Golden West College and gion 6 (Western Region of the United States) Building. She also managed the Kellogg Beach gineering-procurement-construction (EPC) proj- the San Diego Unified School District. and a member of the IEEE Board of Directors. Sand Replenishment Project. ects. She is a natural leader who inspires those Hermosillo holds a bachelor of science in con- She is a senior member of IEEE and IEEE- Goco’s knowledge and impeccable work eth- around her, which is evident in her team's growth, struction management from Cal Poly San Luis HKN (IEEE Honor Society). Her many awards ic are well respected and make her a valuable re- responsiveness and talent. Obispo. She is a certified Design-Build profes- include the 2018 Athena Pinnacle Award - In- source to members of the engineering/construc- She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical en- sional, a LEED accredited professional and is a dividual in Technology. Throughout her career, tion team. She is always willing to share her ex- gineering, and an MBA, from the University of Certified Professional Constructor from the Amer- Hayashi continues to inspire and support those pertise and take on new and unexpected projects. Manitoba. She enjoys her time with her husband, ican Institute of Constructors. She can be reached whose passion leads them to a career in tech- Greg, and their two sons, Justin and Ryan. at(619) 572-5811 or [email protected]. nology.

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INGRID HOCH KELLY HON SANDY HOUCK TIFFANY HUNT Engineer Associate Staff Engineer Director of Engineering Senior Lead Technologist Turner Construction Company Becton Dickinson Stok Booz Allen Hamilton

ngrid Hoch has been an engineer with Turner elly Hon is a product lead designer at Becton everaging more than 20 years’ experience and iffany Hunt is a Senior Lead Technolo- Construction for 17 years, serving as a project Dickinson (BD), a global medical technol- demonstrated leadership in guiding teams to gist at Booz Allen Hamilton. She has over Iengineer, cost engineer, senior project manager Kogy company. She has dedicated her career Lachieve Zero Net Energy, Sandy Houck plays T15 years of technical experience, working and sustainability manager. She now works in to helping companies deliver innovative solu- a major role in creating radically better buildings closely with clients to facilitate the successful procurement.Her experience includes work on tions and advocating for women in engineering. that prioritize human health and wellness while mit- adoption and implementation of Agile prac- the San Diego International Airport Terminal Full of energy with a strong work ethic and igating critical climate change impacts. As project tices and delivery methods. 2 Greenbuild and the Cross Border Xpress Ex- creative problem-solving skills, Hon is recog- manager with stok, Houck works in harmony with Hunt joined Booz Allen in 2001, working on pansion project. nized as a dynamic leader who partners effec- owners and project occupier teams to support client business intelligence and mission software for a At the San Diego office, Hoch is the founder tively to achieve excellence. Her background in aesthetic and energy goals, informing on building large federal agency. Recognizing the need for of Turner Construction’s Professional Women’s mechanical engineering with an international envelope and interior layouts to optimize daylight faster, more flexible forms of software delivery, Group, which works to elevate women in engineer- focus from the Georgia Institute of Technology performance and provide access to daylight, views Hunt introduced Agile methods and ultimately ing and construction through professional devel- informs her approach. She began her career at and comfortable working spaces for occupants. led the program and technical teams through opment and events.Hoch volunteered for the U.S. an Atlanta-based design and consulting firm.At She specializes in providing resource efficien- an Agile Transformation. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2020 Lega- BD she works on introducing new infusion in- cies via lighting/daylighting design, measurement Since 2018, Hunt has supported U.S. Navy cy Project. She is involved in numerous industry travenous therapy sets globally while managing andverification planning, and monitoring-based clients as an Agile Coach. She serves as the organizations and spoke on an industry panel for a team of laboratory technicians. commissioning services.Houck uses a holistic, da- Lead Agile Coach for a large-scale modern- the Women’s Construction Coalitionin honor of As the local president for the Society of Wom- ta-driven approach that integrates financial per- ization effort, where she supports all aspects International Women’s Day. Hoch volunteers with en Engineers (SWE) and STEM lead for the formance with real estate solutions, performance of Agile delivery strategy from project incep- Homes of Hope, is the mother of two, and is an Women’s Initiative Network at BD, Hon con- engineering and sustainability consulting to pro- tion.Hunt is a certified ICAgile and Scaled Ag- elder at her local church.Hoch holds a bachelor’s tinuously drives positive change in her commu- vide her clients with strategies for a competitive ile Frameworkinstructor and has taught Agile degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree nity. She is passionate about advancing women business advantage. Her work includes the Al- courses for Booz Allen and the U.S. Navy.She in engineering management, both from Cornell in STEM through mentoring and advocating pine Branch Library as well as San Diego Coun- also leads Booz Allen’s San Diego Agile Com- University. She can be reached at [email protected]. for women. ty’s East County Office & Archives. She can be munity of Practice. reached at (619) 531-1126 or [email protected].

On behalf of the entire team at Turner Construction Company,

Congratulations Natalie, Lara, Ingrid and

Colleen! Natalie Alvarez Lara Ceigerkansky Ingrid Hoch Colleen Zagar

Congratulations to all of the Women of Influence in Engineering! Your leadership, commitment and vision inspire and elevate all women in the industry.

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JAYNE JANDA-TIMBA CARMEN KASNER DEBRA KIMBERLING ANI MEHRA Principal Regional Managing Director President Associate Engineer Rick Engineering Company NV5, Inc. San Diego County Engineering Council Port of San Diego

ayne Janda-Timba is a registered civil engineer ince receiving her B.S. in Civil Engineer- ebra Kimberling is President of the San ni Mehra is an associate engineer in the in California and a principal in Rick Engi- ing from South Dakota State University Diego County Engineering Council Port of San Diego’s Engineering and Jneering Company's Water Resources Division. Sin 1990 and becoming a registered Ca- D(SDCEC) which raises awareness of the AConstruction department and has been She is a leader in regional flood control protection lif. Civil Engineer in 1993, Carmen C. Kasner achievements of the local engineering community. with the Port for two years. Her projects at the and safeguarding our region's water resources. At has remained passionate about serving public Kimberling has a M.S. in Aerospace & Aeronau- Port of San Diego include leading the Prelimi- Rick, she is primarily responsible for managing and private clients for over 30 years. She has tics and a 35-year career history in industry, gov- nary Engineering Program, in which she complet- the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic anal- designed and managed small and large public ernment, academia and non-profit organizations. ed more than 20 preliminary engineering reports yses, FEMA studies, design of Best Management works projects that range from water fountain As a technical leader at Solar Turbines, she devel- within her first year of employment. She is also Practices (BMPs) to meet water quality objectives replacements to a $100 million dollar septic oped fuel, sales and engineering tools that saved a project manager for the Port's Major Mainte- for both the Construction General Permit and the to sewer conversion. Currently, she manages the company millions and improved customer nance Projects. Additionally, she leads the Port's Municipal Permits, including Storm Water Qual- a team of over 120 professionals that provide satisfaction. She designed Atlas Centaur Rocket Reintegration and Reopening Committee where ity Management Plans (SWQMPs). surveying, civil, structural and transportation components for General Dynamics, autonomous she helps plan and implement safety protocols Janda-Timba started as an assistant water re- engineering, water/wastewater/stormwater en- submersibles for the US Navy, and was an engi- and procedures that are mandated by the State sources designer at Rick Engineering Company gineering and public outreach. She also serves neering professor at Purdue University. and County COVID-19 health orders to safe- in May 1990 after receiving her B.S. in Civil En- as a contract City Engineer for Imperial Beach. She is a Fellow of the Society of Women Engi- ly bring back employees to the Port's facilities. gineering from SDSU. She is an expert in storm Kasner remains active in professional orga- neers (SWE), where she served as a global execu- Throughout her career she has worked on water regulations and has developed guidelines nizations and has served in various officer roles tive board member, and is also member of NSBE, multi-million-dollar engineering projects in both relating to BMP design and Watershed Manage- including past President of ASCE, San Diego SHPEand the AAUW.An advocate for engineering the private and public sectors. With more than ment for the San Diego region. She is the chair- Section. She currently serves as the Treasurer society engagement, Kimberling supports engineer- 12 years of experience in the engineering field person for the City of San Diego's Wetland Advi- for San Diego Chapter of APWA. She is active- ing society inclusion initiatives through the SDCEC. Mehra previously worked for AECOM Engi- sory Board and president of the American Public ly involved in the communities she serves and This includes developing leadership skills, learning neering Company for five years as a consul- Works Association (APWA) San Diego and Im- mentors both young and seasoned engineers. techniques to improve workplace culture, and sup- tant to the San Diego County Regional Air- perial Counties chapter. porting engineering outreach initiatives. She can port Authority. be reached at [email protected].

Congratulates

On being Named one of San Diego’s Top Women of Influence in Engineering

Danielle Norris Jayne Janda-Timba Program Manager Diagnostic Solutions Division PE, QSD, QSP, QISP, ToR

JAYNE IS AN INSPIRATION TO THE ENTIRE RICK TEAM. SHE EXEMPLIFIES THE SPIRIT OF RICK: outstanding technical expertise, industry leadership, creative solutions, teamwork and Congratulations to all the honorees— past and present. exceptional client service. A member of the RICK team since 1990, We congratulate all honorees that were named as Women of Influence in Engineering. Special congratulations to our own Danielle Norris for her leadership, inspiration and important Jayne is a principal in the company’s Water Resources Division and contributions to help drive our mission to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. an industry leader in safeguarding our region’s water resources. Hologic.com

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KELLY MICHAJLENKO DANIELLE NORRIS TERESA OQUENDO KATE PALMER Director of Business Development Program Manager Project Management Lead Project Manager GLUMAC Hologic AVIVV Dudek

elly Michajlenko is director of business devel- anielle Norris is a Research and Develop- eresa Oquendo enjoys working in the con- s a project manager with Dudek, Kate Palm- opment at GLUMAC, a sustainable engineer- ment Engineering Program Manager at Ho- struction and engineering world. “There is er brings a broad spectrum of engineering King firm. Her focus is to identify, evaluate and Dlogic, a medical technology company pri- Talways something new,” she said.“You have Aand management expertise gained over her ensure MEPT engineering, lighting design and marily focused on women’s health and sells med- to find creative ways to get to a solution. And I 18 years in the industry. Her experience includes commissioning business opportunities, particularly ical devices for diagnostics, surgery and medical love the dynamics of problem-solving in a team systems analysis, modeling, and planning, and in commercial, education and healthcare sectors. imaging. In her current role, Norris was instru- environment.”Abachelor’s degree in civil engi- design of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water She has grown the office by over 300% in sales to mental in launching leading diagnostic platforms neering from Cornell and a MBA from USC pre- facilities. Palmer has a technical background re- deliver more than $5 million in annual revenue. that aid in rapid testing for women's health and pared her to excel as a business analyst with Intel lated to trenchless construction techniques, partic- Her recent victories includesecuring a contract COVID-19.Last year, she helped her company and manufacturing production planner at Trim- ularly in environmentally sensitive areas.Notably, with the county of San Diego for development increase COVID test kit manufacturing by lead- ble Navigation. After nine years in Puerto Rico, she recently completed the design and construc- of the Southeastern Live Well Center, and UC ing teams to execute timely solutions in support Oquendo returned to San Diego, spending five tion of a new water pipeline under a river in Riv- San Diego Hillcrest Redevelopment Outpatient of the global pandemic. years with Enel Green Power. This unique back- erside County avoiding environmentally sensitive Pavilion Phase I. The combined value of these Prior to her work at Hologic, Norris worked at ground allowed for a smooth transition to project habitats using a trenchless construction technique contracts exceeds $2 million. Philips as a Project Manager, R&D Compliance manager at AVIVV in 2020. called horizontal directional drilling. Additionally, Michajlenkoshares industry knowledge, dedi- Manager, and also held positions at Volcano Cor- There she has managed multiple projects in- she is currently a design manager to rehabilitation cates time to her team’s professional development poration and Abbott. She holds a B.S. and M.S. cluding electrical distribution planning and engi- a segment of San Diego's largest raw water trans- and serves numerous community and industry in Biomedical Engineering from California Poly- neering design for underground electrical services. mission pipeline spanning over 12 miles. organizations, includingCREW San Diego and technic State University. Norris is also an active She deliversdesigns used to build projects. Once Palmer is actively involved in the American Urban Land Institute. She even carried home her member in the community volunteering with Ju- construction begins, she supports order chang- Society of Civil Engineers, California Water En- engineering and sustainability practices by culti- nior League of San Diego, Reality Changers, Ath- es, environmental releases, community outreach vironmental Association, and North American vating an organic community garden in Mission ena and Society of Women Engineers and is an and more.Oquendo is intelligentand resourceful, Society for Trenchless Technology. She is a Cali- Valley, educating neighbors about how they can active mentor to young women in the community. bringing with her a fresh perspective and leader- fornia professional civil engineer and holds a Mas- grow their food. She can be reached at (619) 346- ship qualities. ter's Degree from Stanford University in Civil and 3851 or [email protected]. Environmental Engineering. She can be reached at (760) 479-4160 or [email protected].

KATHERINE PARTAIN PRITI PHARKYA, PH.D DIGNA RICARDEZ NICOLE RIEGER Sr. Nuclear Quality Engineer Vice President, Lead Engineer Project Manager General Atomics Strategy and Corporate Development Booz Allen Hamilton Dudek Genomatica atherine Partain has spent the last 40 years he next frontier in science and engineering is ignaRicardez is a lead engineer with Booz icole Rieger is a professional civil engineer at General Atomics working in five different to engineer biology to make high performing Allen Hamilton, a Fortune 500 company. and project manager at Dudek. She special- Kdivisions. She started as a lab technician spe- Tconsumer products, while slashing their environ- DShe provides engineering services to the U.S. Nizes in floodplain management, drainage and cializing in manufacturing fresh nuclear fuels and mental impacts. Priti Pharkya, vice president of strat- Navy, responsible for ateam that develops software stormwater quality design and analysis. Rieger testing both unirradiated and irradiated nuclear egy and corporate development at San Diego-based solutions for military networks and communica- has extensive experience working with clients as fuels. After getting her first master's degree she pro- clean manufacturing company Genomatica, started tions. Ricardez, a self-taught computer program- a drainage and stormwater design lead on munici- gressed to engineer work in decommissioning facil- at the company as a research scientist in 2006, after mer with 20+ years of experience and leadership pal, roadway and private development projects and ities and nuclear waste management and in 2000, earning her Ph.D. in chemical engineering. Her lead- roles, has been instrumental in advancing the ca- understands regional and statewide requirements. she transferred to become a Program Manager. ership of the company’s strategy, including identify- reers of women. As a project manager, she has been integral to the In 2006, she was hired in nuclear quality engi- ing new product opportunities and potential acquisi- Ricardez is a U.S. Army veteran and an ex- growth of Dudek’s stormwater practice in San neering and in 2007, Partainattained her certified tions, coupled with her own science and engineering pert in process automation, standardization and Diego, shepherding projects through all phases, quality engineer credentials and became a lead contributions, have had a direct impact on products configuration management. She has been rec- from conceptual planning through final design, nuclear auditor in Nuclear Quality Assurance (from plastic bags to cosmetics) touched by millions. ognized for her work in automation of complex permitting and construction. (NQA-1). She has traveled the world perform- Pharkya’s work includes innovations and pat- software installation, rapid testing of prototype Most recently, Rieger worked with the city of San ing nuclear audits of companies in Japan, Korea, ents tied to Genomatica’s work in developing mi- software, and implementation of security for gov- Diego and its contractor to design and implement a Russia and all over the United States. She became crobes that make everyday products from renew- ernment and military systems supporting our na- stabilization system for a roadway that had become the Chair of the San Diego Section of the Amer- able ingredients instead of fossil fuels. Pharkya tional defense. compromised due to erosion of a cave underneath ican Nuclear Society (ANS) in 2019. The ANS is helped Genomatica achieve the world’s first com- Ricardez was the first in her family to earn a the road in an accelerated,two-month schedule. the premier organization for those that embrace mercial-scale facility that makes widelyused chem- college degree. She began her career as a techni- Rieger provides wonderful mentorship for the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vi- icals using biology. cal writer, but quickly advanced in the technology Dudek’s young engineers and is actively involved tal contributions to improving people's lives and Influenced by consumer demand, brands are field. She also helps lead the Booz Allen San Diego in professional organizations including the Ameri- preserving the planet. increasingly turning to bioengineered solutions Latin American Network for the advancement of can Public Works Association and American Soci- to deliver more sustainable products. Pharkya is Hispanic employees. ety of Civil Engineers. She can be reached at (760) helping to meet this demand. 479-4148 or [email protected]. 40 www.sdbj.com MARCH 29, 2021

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LIMA SAFT, PH.D, PE, PMP JOANA SHUCKEROW MELISSA STAYNER, PG, CEG DANA THIBODEAU Technology in Transportation Engineer Systems Engineer Senior Engineering Systems Engineer California Department of Transportation Northrop Grumman Geologist NOVA Services, Inc. Northrop Grumman (Caltrans) ima Saft, Ph.D. is a licensed civil engineer oana Shuckerow has been a Systems Engi- elissa Stayner is a California certified engi- ince joining Northrop Grumman as a full- working for the California Department of neer at Northrop Grumman since 2018 where neering geologist, leading the team of engi- time Systems Engineer in 2019, Dana Thi- LTransportation in San Diego for 28 years. She Jshe leads and manages a maintenance laptop Mneering geologists at NOVA Services. She Sbodeau has supported the Autonomous Sys- has held multiple roles, most recently serving as software upgrade effort. Early in her career, she specializes in active fault hazard investigations, liq- tems Division's Global Hawk program in a vari- the focal point for Connected Technology and worked as a requirements engineer for develop- uefaction hazard investigations, and development ety of roles, successfully interfacing with a diverse Intelligent Transportation System projects. She ment and eventually became a thread lead for a of schools, hospitals, high-rise buildings and large group of peopleand applying her skills in trade is a Certified Project Management Professional, multispectral sensor program, where she was in grading jobs for residential developments. She studies, architecture/requirements shaping and improving processes and products through team- charge of the maintenance thread. Shuckerow leads NOVA’s site specific ground motion hazard cross-team collaboration. Through her work, she work, dedication and commitment to excellence. was responsible for dictating how maintenance analyses, which are now more common under the supported updates to internal processes, which Saft was named a 2019 Outstanding Engineer was done for the sensor and worked with multiple 2019 California Building Code Update. helped improve efficiencies and provided her sub- of the Year by the San Diego County Engineer- teams to ensure proper maintenance for Northrop Stayner manages projects from preliminary ject matter expertise to numerous studies and pro- ing Council. She is the 2021 president of the San Grumman's program. Additionally, she supported investigation through completion, coordinating posals to secure future program work. Diego Chapter of WTS, a professional organiza- Global Operations and Fleet readiness as the dep- with other consultants to provide value engineer- Thibodeau is active in the employee resource tion with the mission to attract, sustain, connect uty Systems Engineering lead where she worked ing whenever possible. Her strengths are proactive group, Northrop Grumman Women's Interna- and advance women’s careers to strengthen the with customers across multiple programs in order project management, in-grading mapping of struc- tional Network (NGWIN) which aims to inspire transportation industry. to meet schedule and budget requirements. tural geology, and quick, cost-effective solutions women to lead, succeed and excel both personally Saft is an advocate for continuous learning.She In addition to her full-time work, Shuckerow is when geotechnical challenges arise. She is passion- and professionally. Prior to her full-time Systems is an adjunct professor of transportation engineer- an active member of Northrop Grumman Wom- ate about teaching and developing younger staff. Engineer position, she was a two-time summer in- ing at San Diego State and a mentor to many.She en's International Network (NGWIN). While A member of San Diego Building Industry tern at Northrop Grumman while she completed received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil completing her undergraduate degree in Me- Association, Stayner serves on the board of the her undergraduate degree at the University of Cal- engineering from SDSU, and a Ph.D. in transpor- chanical Engineering from Norwich University, BIA Build SD PAC. She served on the board of ifornia, San Diego. Thibodeau is currently com- tation science from UC Irvine. She can be reached she founded the Mechanical Engineering Honor CREW San Diego as director of marketing. She pleting a Systems Engineering Master's Degree at (858) 518-3912or [email protected]. Society and was an NCAA athlete. has served for five years on the North Park Plan- through Penn State University. ning Committee.She can be reached at (949) 357- 7688or [email protected].

KRISTEN TUERK, AIA, DBIA MICHELLE VARGAS ALISA VIALPANDO KIMBERLY WENDER, PE Design Manager Mfg / Ops Quality Manager President Project Manager Balfour Beatty Illumina Inc. Hunsaker and Associates San Diego, Inc. Psomas

risten Tuerk has a decade of experience and ichelle Davis Vargas is a manufacturing/ lisa Vialpando is president and principal imberly (Raetz) Wender is an associate and joined Balfour Beatty in 2019 in a unique operationsquality manager at Illumina, of Hunsaker and Associates San Diego, project manager for Psomas in the firm’s Krole, a design manager. With a background MASQ deputy regional director, motivation- AInc. She is a Registered Civil Engineer in KDowntown San Diego office. She is a Cali- and endorsements in architecture, she works al STEM speaker, MESA industry board mem- California and Arizona with over 31 years of fornia registered civil engineer, focused on com- alongside her construction teammates on some ber, SDSU Aztec mentor and community lead- experience in the design and management of munity enhancement projects, such as public of the largest, most complex design build proj- er. She manages, develops and promotes a group engineering projects from concept through con- transit facilities, parks, ADA compliance and ects. She received both the Design Build Insti- of quality engineers and has worked in medical struction. Her expertise includes the develop- other civil infrastructure. As an Envision Sus- tute of America (DBIA) certification and ac- device companies for over 20 years. At ASQ, her ment of large residential developments such as tainability Professional (ENV SP), she brings creditation through the American Institute of primary focus is on the next generation of qual- Otay Ranch, San Elijo Hills, and a dozen other sustainable design practices to each project. She Architects (AIA). Tuerk is currently collaborat- ity professionals.Vargas has also been an SDSU master-planned communities. Under her guid- organized a local Envision training seminar on ing on one of the largest projects in San Diego Aztec mentor and has guided over 17 mentees ance, her team has entitled more than 50,000 behalf of the Institute of Sustainable Infrastruc- County, the $112 million Juvenile Justice Cam- since 2016. The mentees are mostly first-genera- homes throughout the San Diego community. ture to encourage non-registered Psomas and pus. She is an asset on projects where multiple tion engineering college students. Vargas promotes A principal for over 20 years, she was recently industry colleagues to become certified and in- entities form a single, cohesive team. education at all levels by being a community and named president of Hunsaker and Associates tegrate sustainable practices into their projects. Tuerk is a mentor to students in both ar- motivational speaker and leading events such as San Diego, Inc., which has entitled more resi- Wender is dedicated to several professional chitecture and construction. She is an active the 2020 and 2021 San Diego County Engineering dential homes than any other firm in San Di- organizations focused on enhancing the local member in Balfour Beatty’s employee resource Council Engineer’s Week Festival Student Events. ego over the last 34 years. She is a member of built environment and giving back to the com- group, Connecting Women. To her teams and For her excellence in engineering and commu- the Society of Women Engineers, the Society of munity. As a dedicated member of the Amer- her projects, she provides the right combina- nity work, she has received numerous awards, in- Hispanic Professional Engineers, and serves on ican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), San tion of leadership, expertise and influence that cluding the SWE Outstanding Engineer Award, the board of the San Diego Building Industry Diego Section, she became board president in ensures the right combination of people, tools SDCEC Outstanding Engineering Service Award Association. The company is expected to see 2019. She has participated in pre-college out- and process are available to drive a high-per- and Illumina Most Admired Award. She is on substantial growth under her leadership. reach to introduce students to the civil engineer- formance team. LinkedIn as Michelle Davis Vargas. ing profession and has received several awards for community service. MARCH 29, 2021 www.sdbj.com 41

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ANNDRIA WRIGHT MEHRNOUSH YAVARY, PE COLLEEN ZAGAR Sr. Designer Director of Professional Services Engineer AVIVV Atlas Technical Consultants (Atlas) Turner Construction Company

nndria Wright has over 20 years of expe- ehrnoush Yavary, PE is the director of olleen Zagar began her engineering career rience in drafting and design and is ac- professional services for Atlas Technical with Turner Construction in New York City Acredited as a designer, drafter, and Com- MConsultants (Atlas). She is recognized for Cin 2012, where she worked as an engineer puter-Aided Design(CAD) Coordinator. She her exceptional work quality, above-and-beyond and superintendent on the Whitney Museum. made the decision early on in life to get into performance, heart-lead mentorship and reliant She then took increasingly responsible positions the industry, after listening to a representative leadership as a professional engineer and branch as a cost analyst, eventually presenting financial from ITT Technical Institute who spoke to her leader for the Atlas San Diego office. With over 20 analysis to senior leadership.In 2019, Zagar relo- class. She was so intrigued that after complet- years of diversified construction and engineering cated to San Diego to work as an engineer on the ing a drafting class, she knew she had found experience, Yavary was instrumental in aligning Navy General Administration Facility downtown. her calling. She loved the idea of drawing and her teams for success in 2020 despite challenges The project was completed in October, a month even more so the idea of building something. faced during a pandemic year. As director of pro- ahead of schedule. She is now senior project en- Her experience and love of design and en- fessional services, she is responsible for all matters gineer on a local life science project. gineering led her to take on her current role related to quality, client care and team leadership At the San Diego office, Zagar serves on as a Sr. Designer with AVIVV. Her current for Atlas’ special projects, geophysics and geotech- the planning committee of Turner Construc- projects have her working on moving trans- nical teams. Yavary received her bachelor’s degree tion’s Professional Women’s Group, which hosts mission lines from overhead to underground in civil engineering from the University of Otta- events with the goal of elevating women in engi- in the power and energy industry. She enjoys wa (Canada) and her master’s degree in ocean neering and construction. Zagar also serves as meeting deadlines for major clients such as engineering from Stevens Institute of Technolo- the lead trainer for the San Diego office of Turn- SDG&E and looks forward to working on gy (New Jersey). When she is not working, she is er’s engineering trainings. Young professionals more projects that challenge her to further raising her beautiful 5-year-old daughter Persia inside and outside Turner see Zagar as a role her skills and think outside the box. with her husband Dr. Erik Rosenberg. She can model.Zagar holds a bachelor’s degree in civil/ be reached at [email protected]. environmental engineering from Villanova Uni- versity. She can be reached at [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Sarah Curran, PE and Kimberly Wender, PE

San Diego Business Journal's Women of Inﬂuence In Engineering

On behalf of all of us at Psomas, we are extremely proud of your commitment to excellence in serving our clients, projects, and se�ng an example of leadership for women in the industry!

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