Region 5 Governor Official Nominee
Vision statement
I plan to focus my attention at the grassroots level to enhance collaboration and build on the Section's positive momentum. Serving at the Regional level will provide tools, ideas, and networks that will enable me to continue supporting ASCE PR's growth and increasing its membership. My experience as President of a Section that required revitalization can benefit Region 5 by offering guidance to other ASCE entities, such as Branches, facing similar challenges. Additionally, I intend to continue my advocacy efforts related to infrastructure and public policy. There is significant potential for improvement at the local level, and exchanging ideas within the Region can strengthen our ability to guide public officials more effectively. I look forward to collaborating with the Region 5 Board to develop best practices that can be shared throughout the Society and bring lasting value to our members.
Biographical statement
Education
- BS Civil Engineering, UPR Mayaguez, 2019
Work experience
- Director of the Engineering Division of the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA), 2024-present
- Grant Program Manager & Proposal Specialist, Engineering and Recovery Consulting, 2023 - 2024
- Infrastructure Policy Advisor and Management Consultant, Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (FAFAA), 2021 – 2023
ASCE involvement
Society level
- Region 5 Governor, 2022-present
Local level
- Puerto Rico Section
- Governor / ASCE PR Advisor 2022 - Present
- Past President, 2022
- President, 2019 - 2022
- Chair, Government Relations Committee, 2019 - 2024
- Chair, Infrastructure Report Card 2019
Other volunteer activities
- Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Institute of Civil Engineers, 2024 – Present
- Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Civil Engineers, 2022- 2024
Awards
- PR Institute of Civil Engineers’ 2022 Emerging Leader
- ASCE’s 2022 Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year Team Award
- ASCE’s 2021 ASCE New Faces of Civil Engineering Honoree
- ASCE’s 2021 Eastern Regional Younger Member Council Outstanding Young Member in Government Relations Award
Publications
- Author and Chair, 2019 Puerto Rico Infrastructure Report Card
