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The Philadelphia YMF has three basic objectives: (1) provide networking opportunities, (2) interact with schools and the general public to promote civil engineering, and (3) enhance career development. We have lots of events going on to meet these objectives, and we encourage all ASCE members to participate.
Our Job Listings page features useful links to job search tools, as well as a list of our awesome Sponsors! Our Events page features listings for all our upcoming events, as well as our calendar. Our Photos page has links to pictures from all our past events. Our Outreach page has information on all of our various outreach efforts to K-12 schools, colleges, and the public. And, of course, please Contact us for more information!
The Executive Board
Assunta Daprano, EIT
President
A graduate from Drexel University ('16, BS in Civil Engineering), Assunta works for AECOM as a Project Manager in the Goods Movement/Transit Business Line and project lead for the CSXT Public Projects GEC.
Kevin Walsh
Vice President
A graduate of Temple Universtiy ('14, BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering), Kevin works for HNTB as a Highway Engineer in their Philadelphia Office.
Christopher Medora, PE
Secretary
A graduate of Villanova University ('18, BS in Civil Engineering, with minors in Mathematics and Theology), CJ works for AECOM as a Traffic Project Engineer.
Kayla Nelson, EIT
Treasurer
A graduate of Widener University ('19, BS in Civil Engineering), Kayla works for Schnabel Engineering as a Senior Staff Professional in their Chadds Ford office.
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Announcements
President's Message
Dear Philadelphia YMF Members,
It is my pleasure to congratulate the 2023-2024 YMF board, led by Kirsten (Brown) Kennedy, for a fantastic year.
We express our gratitude to Kirsten for her leadership and eagerly anticipate our continued collaboration as she transitions into the role of Past President. I am honored to serve as President
of this year's ASCE Philadelphia YMF Board. My involvement with the YMF board over the past 7 years has been instrumental in my professional and personal growth, and I am enthusiastic about the year ahead.
I am delighted to welcome five new board members to our team: Hannah Booz (McCormick Taylor), Kris Melag (W.S. Cumby Construction), Alyssa Pizzi (J&M Preservation Studio),
Gina Venuto (STV), and Katie Wade (JMT). Your roles are essential to the success of the YMF, and we are thrilled to have you on board. Congratulations on your appointment to the YMF board!
The dedication of our volunteers is what makes the YMF exceptional. From organizing social events to participating in cleanups and student outreach, our volunteers selflessly dedicate numerous hours to the
betterment of our community, making this organization a true success.
This year, we will be launching a Member Pulse Survey to gather feedback from our membership. This survey will enable us to tailor events and programming to your interests and needs.
The survey will be available in the fall, and I am eager to review your responses.
Whether you're new to the YMF or a seasoned member, I am looking forward to connecting with you this year. If you have any questions, ideas, or feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Best Regards,
Assunta Daprano
ASCE Philadelphia YMF President
Project Manager
Goods Movement/Transit Rail, East Region
AECOM
Testimonials
YMF members explain how ASCE benefits them
As a somewhat reluctant networker, ASCE and especially the YMF have been invaluable to me. They put me
in direct interaction with my peers in low stress environments. About 10 years ago I met someone at an
ASCE event that recommended a PE exam review course. After taking the course, I passed the exam on my
first try. It just goes to show, you never know how valuable a new contact can be. As civil engineers I
think it's important to interact with our peers and share our experiences. We should never stop learning
and growing, and ASCE fosters an environment for personal and professional growth.
Martin Williams, PE
KMJ Consultants, Inc.
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