I was introduced to SWE while in school at Michigan State University. SWE was one of the most active societies on campus, and I loved having a support system of like- minded women. I was President of the MSU SWE student section for a couple of years, and was the Region H Student Representative my last year at school – my first regional and national SWE experience, very cool! I’m relatively new to SWE-MN. Last spring volunteered to be on the nominating committee and this year I’m one of the membership co-chairs. I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter of SWE involvement, I’m really excited to be apart of SWE-MN!
I received my undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering in 2004, and my master’s degree in Environmental Engineering in 2006, both from Michigan State University. My husband and I are both from Western Wisconsin, so we knew we would end up back in the Twin Cities eventually to be closer to family. In April 2006, we were both hired by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). In fact, we were the first “husband and wife” team hired on at the same time.
Currently I work in the Bridge Hydraulics Section at Mn/DOT as a hydraulic design engineer and supervisor for the waterways unit. We help design bridges and culverts over rivers and streams, to ensure the opening is appropriate for flooding concerns and the foundations are protected against scour or erosion.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dog Sadie. We love watching and playing all types of sports, especially cheering on the Spartans and the Packers. I also like to read, run or take fitness classes, and bake.
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