January 2025 Newsletter 2

 

 

Welcome to our second newsletter of the year! We’ve got an exciting lineup of events and meetings to help you kick-start 2025. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, expand your network, or simply stay connected, there’s something for everyone.

 

Check out the details in this newsletter and make sure to mark your calendar!

 

 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

 

 

Planning Meetings and Board Opportunities

 

Get Involved: Join Our Meetings and Shape the Future of YMF!

 

Curious about what’s happening in YMF? Our monthly general body meetings and event planning sessions are the perfect way to stay updated on upcoming events, meet our passionate officers, and share your ideas! These (virtual) gatherings offer a front-row seat to the latest YMF projects and activities. Whether you’re ready to contribute your ideas or just want to stay connected, we’d love to see you there!

 

We’re also on the lookout for new officers — this is your chance to discover opportunities for professional growth, expand your network, and make a lasting impact on YMF’s future.

 

📅 Upcoming Meetings:

·     2nd Annual Civil Clubs BBQ Event Planning: Tuesday January 21st, 12 PM- 1PM 

·     Golf Tournament Planning: Friday January 31st, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM 

 

💻 Board Vacancies:

·     Philanthropy Chair

·     Social Chair

 

For meeting invites and inquiries to join the board, please contact SF YMF president at sf.asce.ymf@gmail.com.

 

 

PE Info Session

 

 

Mark Your Calendars: PE Info Session is Back!

 

Kick off 2025 by joining ASCE YMF for our annual winter info session on obtaining your Professional Engineer (PE) license! As always, we are thrilled to welcome Natalie King, a board member of BPELSG, who will answer your questions about the exam and application. This event is perfect for anyone looking to navigate the PE licensing process with confidence. Dinner will be provided for in-person attendees.

 

Special thanks to SGH (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger) for generously funding and hosting this event!

 

Please RSVP using the button below to let us know you’re coming!

 

📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM PST

🧾 Cost: $10 for in-person attendees, $5 for remote attendees

📍 Location: SGH, 1999 Harrison St, Suite 2400, Oakland, CA (and on Zoom)

 

 

 

The New Bay Bridge Presentation

 

Join us for networking, dinner, and a presentation of ASCE Golden Gate Branch's monthly event. The presentation discusses the aesthetic and technological advantages of the self-anchored bridge design. More information about the event.

 

 

 

UC Berkeley Career Workshop

 

 

Make a Difference: Volunteer for our Resume & Mock Interview Workshop!

 

Calling all professionals! We're looking for volunteers to help civil engineering students from UC Berkeley sharpen their skills through resume reviews and mock interviews. This is a great opportunity to share your expertise, support the next generation of engineers, and connect with future talent!

 

📅 Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM PST

📍 Format: Hybrid (Location & Room details TBA)

 

If you're interested, please fill out the form below or reach out to Aaron at aaronng2@kpmg.com with any questions. Let’s empower these students to succeed—your experience can make all the difference!

 

 

 

2025 California Water Virtual Career Fair

 

 

 

Explore Your Future at the 2025 California Water Virtual Career Fair!

 

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Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PST

💻 Where: Online

🎟️ Cost: Free!

 

Dive into the dynamic world of water at this virtual career fair, perfect for engineering and science students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in the water industry. Meet employers from municipal water and wastewater agencies, engineering firms, state water agencies, construction companies, and more—all in a friendly, online setting.

 

👉Don’t miss this opportunity to explore internships and career paths in a vital and growing field! Reserve your spot HERE

 

Have questions or want to host an employer booth? Contact the organizer at waterworkshere@gmail.com.

 

 

Mid-Pac Symposium

 

Join Us as a Judge at the 2025 ASCE Mid-Pacific Student Symposium!

 

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 ASCE Mid-Pacific Student Symposium as a guest judge! Hosted at UC Berkeley from Saturday, April 5th to Monday, April 7th, this event brings together ASCE chapters from across the country and beyond to showcase their innovative and creative designs, including the much-anticipated Concrete Canoe Competition.

 

This is a unique opportunity to witness the incredible work of aspiring civil engineers and play a key role in supporting and evaluating their projects. Your expertise and perspective as a judge would be invaluable!

 

📅 Dates: April 5-7, 2025

📍 Location: UC Berkeley

 

For questions or to confirm your involvement, please reach out to sfascesu@gmail.com or connect with our SFSU co-hosts, who are coordinating judge participation:

·     Denzel Dehoyos – ddehoyos@sfsu.edu

·     Leo Wen – lwen3@sfsu.edu

 

We look forward to welcoming you next year to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and innovation at this exciting event!

 

 

Member Spotlight

 

The second spotlight of the year features Zoe Herbert, SF YMF's Social Chair. The member spotlight is open to all so send your shout-outs to us at sf.asce.ymf@gmail.com.

 

 

 

SF YMF Open Forum

 

If you have any events that you would like to advertise in the SF YMF newsletter,

email us at sf.asce.ymf@gmail.com with the information for the event.

 

Thanks to our 2025 sponsors –

 

If your organization is interested in sponsoring any event, please contact sf.asce.ymf@gmail.com!

 

 

 

2024 – 2025 Leadership Team

 

Past President

Garrett Chu

President

Marianne Ghobreal

Vice President

Raymond Chu

Treasurer 

Raymond Chu

Vice Treasurer

Daniel Wagstaffe

Secretary 

Erica Lei

Marketing Director

Itzel Moreno Rosas

Webmaster

Tim Tangareearoon

Fundrasing Chair

Mazen Idriss

Social Chairs

Zoe Herbert, TBD

Professional Development Co-Chairs

Ada Chang, Katerina Tsou

JEDI Chair

Pinn Winyoopongphun

Golf Tournament Chairs

Hannah Lee, Vini Shah & Coleman Bailey

University Liaison Chairs

Aaron Ng, Aishwarya Kalyan Shetti

Philanthropy Chair

TBD

 

Questions? Feel free to email us at sf.asce.ymf@gmail.com

 

The ASCE San Francisco Young Member Forum strives to advance and promote the civil engineering profession by developing a strong network of peers, encouraging professional development, building ties with engineering students, and serving the public good. 

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