My journey in engineering began in 8th grade when I discovered my passion for combining creativity and problem solving in my PLTW Engineering class. This early exposure led me to pursue engineering related activities throughout high school including my role as President of the Engineering Club and my participation in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
As I looked into the different engineering disciplines for college applications, I was drawn to civil and environmental engineering for its potential to directly impact communities and solve society's challenges. This aligns with my background in community service, where I dedicated four years to my school's Associated Student Body, planning events and contributing to discussions that directly affected my peers.
Currently, I am a second year Civil Engineering student at UC Irvine, where my passion for the field has only grown stronger. I actively attend guest speaker events, participate on the Geowall team at UCI, and attend American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) events to deepen my understanding of the profession. My commitment to hands-on learning led me to secure a summer internship with the City of Citrus Heights, where I gained valuable insight into the public side of transportation engineering.
Looking ahead, I am eager to explore more of the private sector of civil engineering. I am actively seeking an internship for the upcoming summer that will allow me to apply knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS to real world projects and further develop my skills. My goal is to continue developing my knowledge of various specialties within civil engineering to the best of my ability so I can create infrastructure solutions that positively impact our society.
Summer Internship working under the City Engineering for the City of Citrus Heights
Assisted in completing projects related to city infrastructure including Complete Streets, ADA compliance transitions, and road resurfacing following CALTRANS standards
Improved the visibility of all city-wide PTZ cameras using traffic operation monitoring systems
Created an efficient organization system for all active development projects within the city
Worked in the Environmental Health & Safety Department of UCI to assist in monitoring and regulating UCI’s compliance with environmental regulations set out by SCAQMD and the Clean Water Act
Collected and organized data of equipment on campus that contributed to UCI’s emissions
Distributed chemical waste containers and audited hazardous waste chemicals for the 100+ research labs on campus
Digitized radiation safety records from UCI research labs from the past 20+ years
Demonstrated and instructed individuals and groups in mastering figure skating skills and techniques
Adjusted coaching techniques, based on strengths, weaknesses, and age of athletes
explained and enforced a safe and fun learning environment for students of all skill levels