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Departmental Advisory Board

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering’s Departmental Advisory Board (DAB) advises on strategic programs and industry trends and is made up of distinguished engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

DAB members act as ambassadors for Civil & Environmental Engineering, advocating for key objectives.

  • Advancement and Outreach

    Guide efforts to raise the university’s profile, attract top students and strengthen relationships with the community, industry and donors.

  • Curriculum Enhancement

    Advise on updating and improving programs to keep courses relevant, innovative and aligned with industry needs.

  • Student Success

    Support initiatives that help students succeed, including mentorship, internships, career development and guidance on senior engineering projects.

Board Members

  • Alessandra Monetti, PE

    Alessandra Monetti, PE
    Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

  • Andres Mendoza

    Andres Mendoza
    MasTec Civil, LLC

  • Carlos M. Chang, Ph.D., PE

    Carlos M. Chang, Ph.D., PE
    Associate Professor and Advisory Board Liaison, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

  • Catalina Echeverri

    Catalina Echeverri
    Gannett Fleming TranSystems

  • Cesar D. Borges, PE

    Cesar D. Borges, PE
    Kimley-Horn

  • Dat Huynh

    Dat Huynh
    Florida Department of Transportation

  • Douglas Yoder, Ph.D.

    Douglas Yoder, Ph.D.
    Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

  • Elio Espino, PE

    Elio Espino, PE
    CHA Consulting

  • Eric Bronson

    Eric Bronson
    WT Partnership

  • Erik M. Alcántara, PE

    Erik M. Alcántara, PE
    AECOM

  • Franklin A Torrealba, PE

    Franklin A Torrealba, PE
    300 Engineering Group

  • Jesus A. Martinez

    Jesus A. Martinez
    Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

  • José L. Acosta, PE, FASCE

    José L. Acosta, PE, FASCE
    Chen Moore and Associates

  • Kevin Shepherd

    Kevin Shepherd
    Belter Tech

  • Layla Llewelyn, PE

    Layla Llewelyn, PE
    CDM Smith

  • Lilian Marrero, Advisory Board Secretary

    Lilian Marrero, Advisory Board Secretary
    Gannet Fleming TranSystems

  • Maria Porrata

    Maria Porrata
    CALTRAN Engineering Group

  • Matahel Ansar

    Matahel Ansar
    South Florida Water Management District

  • Oscar R. Vasquez

    Oscar R. Vasquez
    City of Hialeah

  • Rashid Istambouli, PE

    Rashid Istambouli, PE
    Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources

  • Rena Chen, Ph.D., PE, Advisory Board Chair

    Rena Chen, Ph.D., PE, Advisory Board Chair
    Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

  • Reynaldo Abreu

    Reynaldo Abreu
    EXP U.S. Services Inc.

  • Sangeeta Chuvashia, PE

    Sangeeta Chuvashia, PE
    City of Sunrise

  • Shelley Ortiz

    Shelley Ortiz
    Highway Studio, LLC

  • Willy Izquierdo

    Willy Izquierdo
    Terracon