ENGINEERDAY 2021CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Welcome to Engineer Day 2021!

We hope you enjoy our virtual format. We've shortened our programthis year so we don't take too much time from your class work.

Presentations We have six presentations: Solid Resources, Clean Water, WatershedProtection, Regulatory & Finance, and Employment Opportunities. Eachpresentation will be approximately 20 minutes with time set aside forquestions.

Panels We have two panels to choose from. Panelists will open the sessions with somequick basic information and then it's up to you to ask them questions.

NetworkingWe are anticipating over 250 attendees, so we'll be dividing everyone intosmaller groups where you can introduce yourselves and interact with our team.There is a networking session in the morning.

VideosSince we can't meet in person again this year for a tour of the Hyperion WaterReclamation Plant and breathtaking ocean views, we've prepared a virtual tourfor you to enjoy.

Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.

ENGINEERDAY 2021CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Grab yourself coffee and a bagel, then turn on your camera and mic to introduceyourself to everyone on the call. Don't worry - we won't put you through anyuncomfortable icebreakers!

Each session will have two speakers presenting key projects and challenges. Can'tdecide which to attend? Don't worry... you can add a second one later.

The work of these divisions spans all LASAN programs. Either is a great place fordiversifying knowledge and skills... from climate change to biosolids to capitalinvestments to budgets, our speakers will explain how their engineering backgroundhas given them a competitive edge.

LASAN's Project Green Leadership (PGL) program hires part-time Student Engineersand full-time Environmental Engineering Associates. Rafael will help you understandthe roles as well as our City hiring process.

9:00am Welcome and IntroductionsPamela Perez - Penn State 1996, Pepperdine 2009

8:30am Networking Breakouts

9:20am Choose your Informational SessionClean Water | Solid Resources | Watershed Protection

9:50am Finance and Regulatory Affairs SessionKayla Ross - UC Riverside 2017Stephanie Gee - Northeastern 2016, USC 2019

10:20am Employment OpportunitiesRafael Rincon - Cal State LA 2018

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We'll introduce you to the team and offer a brief overview of our organizationincluding mission, vision, and culture.

ENGINEERDAY 2021CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Choose your PanelA - Climate ChangeStephanie Gee - Northeastern 2016, USC 2019Rowena Romano - Univ. of HI, Manoa, UC Davis

LASAN is recognized as a national leader in environmental services and programsand is a critical partner in the City's climate response. We'll explain our emissions,biodiversity, environmental justice, and resiliency programs from an engineeringperspective.

B - Diversity | Equity | InclusionAzya Jackson - University of Southern California, 2005Flor Burrola - Cal State LA, 2015Racial equity, gender equity, cultural sensitivity, inclusion, affirmative action... they'vebecome buzz words thrown around by media, but we take them seriously. Join us fora robust discussion of LASAN's efforts and successes while also sharing your ownperspectives on the topic.

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Virtual Tour

Information about the virtual tour will be shared in late October.

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11:15am

11:45am

12:30pm

Each session will have two speakers presenting key projects and challenges. Choosea new one or listen to your first choice again!

Choose your Informational SessionClean Water | Solid Resources | Watershed Protection

Closing ThoughtsDoug Walters, Chief Sustainability Officer

Doug will review the key points made throughout the day and leave you with histhoughts to inspire you as you make choices that determine your career path.

12:15pm

ENGINEERDAY 2021TEAM BIOS

James started working with LASAN in 2019 as an EnvironmentalEngineer Associate with the Watershed Protection Division. From there,he has worked on several projects restoring alleys and addingstormwater infrastructure across Los Angeles to recycle water.

James Aldrich, Environmental Eng AssociateUCR - B.S. Chemical Eng, 2018

Flor works in LASAN’s Wastewater Engineering Services Division. She iscurrently working with the Integrated Resource Planning team focusingon multi-benefit and collaborative projects that will lead to healthierwatersheds, increased efficiency and operation, resilience againstclimate change, and more. She also participates in the newlyestablished LASAN SWE professional affiliate group.

Flor Burrola, Civil Eng Associate CSULA - B.S. Civil Eng & Environmental Eng, 2015

Sandra began working with LASAN’s Clean Water Conveyance Divisionin 2019. She is the lead for the Emergency/Urgent Repair Project -Project Development Team (PDT) program. PDT identifies the needs forsewer system projects, and makes the determination if the projects areemergency or urgent. The goal is to ensure public safety, proper sewerconveyance, and maintenance accessibility. What she loves about herjob is both the ability to continue learning and view firsthand thepositive impacts to the City.

Sandra Cristobal, Environmental Eng AssociateCSULB – B.S. Chemical Eng, 2017

ENGINEERDAY 2021TEAM BIOS

Michael is a registered Professional Civil Engineer at the TerminalIsland Water Reclamation Plant, which treats wastewater to highlypurified levels and also recovers biosolids to be used for landapplication and composting. Michael has project managementexperience in wastewater liquids treatment, wastewater solidstreatment, and water reclamation, as well as hands-on experienceoverseeing wastewater and water reclamation operations. In his sparetime, he has also been a mentor and alumni coach with UCLA's CareerReady Bootcamp and Job Ready Program.

Michael Fan, Acting Environmental Engineer CSULA - M.S. Civil Eng, 2017 / UCLA - B.S. Biology, 2012

Stephanie works in LASAN’s Regulatory Affairs Division. Stephanieworks on the City of Los Angeles' municipal and communitygreenhouse gas inventories as well as special climate-related studies.Stephanie currently works in the Los Angeles Climate Action Programand she has previously worked in LASAN's Organic Waste RecyclingImplementation Program. She is excited to be working to reduce ourclimate impact in LA and improve our environment.

Stephanie Gee, Environmental Eng AssociateUSC - M.S. Environmental Eng, 2019 / Northeastern Univ. -B.S. Chemical Eng, 2016

Azya works in LASAN’s Wastewater Engineering Services Division. Shehas worked on stormwater, wastewater, integrated water approachesto manage the City’s watersheds, water resources, and water facilities.Azya is currently working on sustainability, climate resiliency, andprojects to get the city to 100% reuse of wastewater at water treatmentplants. Originally from Merced, CA. Azya is a member of SWE and Orderof the Engineer.

Azya Jackson, Environmental Engineer USC - B.S. Civil Eng, 2005

ENGINEERDAY 2021TEAM BIOS

Lissett works in LASAN’s Solid Resources Support Services Division. Shehas been part of the Facilities Planning Section since September 2019and assists the lead engineer in the delivery of various facilitydevelopment and improvement projects. Lissett is currently working ona one year Telematics Pilot Project where they are testing sevensystems that will assist the drivers in optimizing their collection routes,improve fuel efficiency, reduce liability exposure, and save operationalcosts.

Lissett Mondragon, Environmental Eng Associate I CSULB - B.S. Civil Eng, 2015

Kimia works in LASAN’s Water Recycling Implementation Division,working toward transforming Hyperion to a 100% water recyclingfacility by 2035. She believes that her participation in Engineers withoutBorders, SWE, and the Engineering Graduate Student Associationhelped to better prepare her for her career. Kimia is currently a projectengineer on the Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Pilot Facility Project,which involves testing MBR systems at pilot scale to obtain thenecessary scientific data for the future transformation of Hyperion.

Kimia Nader-Tehrani, Environmental Eng Associate IIUCLA - M.S. Civil and Environmental Eng, 2018 / UCD - B.S.Civil and Environmental Eng, 2016

Raymond works in LASAN’s Solid Resources Processing andConstruction Division. His main duty is construction management.From the planning stage to the ribbon cutting ceremony of aconstruction project, he obtains funding for the project. Raymondoversees the construction, budget, materials needed, constructionschedules, RFI's, Change Orders, as-builts, and execution of the project.

Raymond Olivares, Environmental Eng Associate CSULA - B.S. Civil Eng, 2019

ENGINEERDAY 2021TEAM BIOS

IIene works in LASAN’s Watershed Protection Division. Ilene is workingon various multi-benefit stormwater projects with the goals ofimproving water quality, increasing water supply, prioritizing nature-based solutions, and providing benefits to underserved communities.She has gained valuable experience in construction, groundwaterrecharge, volume capture and water reuse, permitting, andenvironmental policy.

Ilene Ramirez, Environmental Eng Associate II CPP - M.S Civil Eng, 2019

Rafael works in LASAN’s Solid Resources Support Services Division.Rafael provides technical support and assistance on capitalimprovement projects related to the improvement and maintenance ofLASAN collection yards. Rafael is currently working on a Masters in CivilEngineering at Cal Poly Pomona with an emphasis on Environmentaland Water Resources Engineering. Rafael is a member of CSULA’s ASCEchapter.

Rafael Rincon, Environmental Eng Associate I CSULA - B.S. Civil Eng, 2018

James works in LASAN’s Solid Resources Support Services Division. Hemanages green waste collection, operations planning, and contractingfor material collected from 750,000 single-family households and Cityfacilities. James was a Project Engineer managing the Residential In-SinkFood Scrap Disposal pilot program as well as the Food Waste Recyclingprogram at the Los Angeles International Airport. He is also animplementation lead for the City's SB1383 organic waste team and amember of LASAN's Strategic Management Unit which helps to set andtrack the organization's short and long term goals.

James Roska, P.E., Environmental Eng Associate III CPP - B.S. Chemical Eng, 2016

ENGINEERDAY 2021TEAM BIOS

Rowena works in LASAN’s Solid Resources Support Services Division. AtUCD she conducted research on the anaerobic digestion of varioustypes of food waste from industrial and commercial sectors and joinedLASAN in 2008. Rowena leads a team of that works on solid resourcesprograms for various residential curbside collection and City facilities,including those for organics, recyclables, and refuse. Rowena's focus islandfill diversion strategies to achieve zero waste goals. Her team isresearching various organics diversion approaches for residentialcustomers, including in-sink garbage disposers and curbside collection.

Rowena Romano - Senior Environmental Engineer UCD - Ph.D. Biological Systems Eng, 2008 / Univ. of Hawaii,Manoa - M.S. Biological Systems Eng, 2004 /Univ. ofHawaii, Manoa - B.S. Biological Systems Eng, 2001

Kayla works in LASAN’s Financial Management Division. Her role hastransitioned from being a financial and technical liaison betweenproject managers and the LASAN Executive team for water qualitycapital improvement projects to being responsible for the financialmanagement of the Safe Clean Water program (Measure W). Kayla alsoworks closely with the Watershed Protection Division and the Executiveteam to financially manage several other stormwater programs andprojects. Kayla is involved in the following professional affiliations:NSBE, Los Angeles Council for Black Professional Engineers (LACBPE)and Engineers Without Borders (LA professional chapter).

Kayla Ross, E.I.T.,Environmental Eng Associate II UCR - B.S. Environmental Eng, 2017

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ENGINEERDAY 2021PGL Team

Doug Walters, P.E.Chief Sustainability Officer

Pamela Perez, M.B.A.Marketing Manager

Learn more about LASAN:www.lacitysan.org We also post our recruiting activities on

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Diandra OrtizPGL Program Coordinator

Ani AbassianPGL Program Coordinator