"As a leader long dedicated to student engagement in ASCE, my vision is to enhance connections for students at the local level through engagement with sections, branches, and younger member groups, facilitated by ASCE Region leadership. As a conduit between Society-level and local programs, I will champion a culture of collaboration and communication, furthering opportunities that connect students with their local members and leaders.
A key component of this vision is ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers. I am committed to connecting students with the extensive range of people that work in the civil engineering industry, bridging the gap between academia and the professional world. By providing students with the skills, experiences, and networks they need to seamlessly transition into the workforce, ASCE will stay relevant and continue to be their professional engineering home. My goal is to foster strong relationships between student members and industry professionals, driving an increase in ASCE membership by delivering value to existing members, welcoming new professionals, and smoothly transitioning student members into full members upon graduation.
Focusing on students, retaining current members, and adding new members will allow ASCE to thrive financially and maintain its position in the world as trusted advisors. By nurturing our student members and fostering a strong sense of community, we will ensure the continued growth and success of our organization, while upholding the values and standards that make ASCE a respected and influential force in the civil engineering industry."