JUNE 2024

A Message from the Association

AAA/E AT ORANGE COUNTY MIXER: AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH - MAY 29

AAa/e was excited to host its first mixer at Orange Country to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month. A big thank you to Alex Lin & Eva Plosker for organizing this great event, the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) held a joint mixer with AAa/e, and P2S to host this event at their Irvine office.

AAA/E SAN DIEGO MIXER: AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH - MAY 30

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the AAa/e hosted its very first San Diego Mixer at Gensler’s beautiful office in Downtown San Diego! We were joined by Lois Fong-Sakai, Debbie Espe, and Jeni Burgess from the  Asian Business Association of San Diego (ABA-SD). It was wonderful seeing old friends, forging new connections, and sharing stories about how we can collectively lift up the AANHPI community. A deep and heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us. We’re looking forward to the future of AAa/e in San Diego!

Thank you Arellano Associates for creating a fantastic AANHPI Heritage Month video, our gracious hosts at Gensler, and ABA-SD for supporting us. And a very special thanks to our event volunteers from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, Geosyntec and Gensler.

AAA/E IS FEATURED IN THE VIDEO BY ARELLANO ASSOCIATES!

As we are wrapping up AANHPI month with our Orange County Mixer event tonight and San Diego Mixer event tomorrow, AAa/e will like to wish all our members a Happy Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month. In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history.

Thank you to Arellano Associates for helping us with creating this celebratory video. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Arellano Associates (AA) is a specialized technology, communications and public outreach firm focusing on public infrastructure, transportation and community planning programs throughout Southern California.

Thank you to our featured speakers including

Board Member Noya Wang, P.E., S.E., Director of Public Works City of Rosemead;

Foundation Board Member Raymond Tan, P.E. (CA), Civil Engineer at DRP Engineering, Inc.

and Board Member and Past President, Tayvin Saks, P.E. Consultant/ Civil Engineer at Jacobs.

Click here to see the video!

SAVE THE DATE FOR AAA/E’S 46TH ANNUAL AWARD BANQUET - OCTOBER 3

AAa/e Celebrates!

June marks the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time when the vibrant colors of the rainbow fill streets and communities worldwide. This month-long observance is dedicated to honoring and uplifting the voices, experiences, and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority individuals (LGBTQ+).



Pride is more than just a celebration; it is a call to action. It serves as a reminder of the obstacles faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the need to challenge prejudice, discrimination, and societal norms. Pride Month encourages us all to embrace diversity, foster understanding, and create a world where everyone can live their lives authentically and without fear.

Upcoming Programs

AAa/e MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Join us for the in-person launch of our 2024 Mentorship program. The event is closed to those who are participating as either mentors or mentees. For any mentees, please make sure to sign up for the program HERE.

If you are unable to make it in person, there will be a virtual one but we highly suggest people attend the in-person event.

AAa/e ANNUAL BOOK CLUB 

Calendar Look-Ahead

SAVE THE DATE

• June 21 - In-Person Mentorship Launch
• July 16 - Luncheon Program: Metro
• August 15 - Luncheon Program: Caltrans/ Transportation

AAa/e Welcomes Our Newest Members

A big welcome to all the new members who joined in the last two months!

Student/ Recent Graduate Membership

Abdul Tauqeer, UNLV

Marcell Majmuhammad, Bechtel

Liana Wong, ARUP

Emily Walls, Drexel University

Batool Al Shair, Southern California Institute of Art

Mia Yuguchi, Washington University in St. Louis

Khac Le, California State Polytechnic University

Brian Chen, USC

Za’Rya Allen

Anson Anonuevo, UC San Diego

Vincent Jiang

Manal Imran Dar, RISD

Araz Hasheminezhad, Iowa State University

Tasha Men Yun Kuo, House & Robertson Architect

Jonghwa Park, USC          

Amy Suzuki, Sorensen Architects

Xinwei Zhuang, UC Berkeley

Yesenia Hernandez, USC

Mitch Balistrieri, Mitch Balistrieri

Dixzell Baculao, UNLV

Ryan Hoo

Niloy Das, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Kurt Metrose, UH Manoa

Montse Estrany Bover, University of Arizona

Alyssa Romera

Gina Namkung, UCLA

Iris Li

Malynn Porayanee, Le Architecture

Silas Adkins

Karanjot Singh, UC Berkeley

Xin Chen, USC

Yilin Zheng, Columbia University

Corporate Membership

Traci Minamide,Los Angeles Sanitation

Kunal Shah, PBS Engineers, Inc.

Ravi Singh, PBS Engineers, Inc.

Mona Shah, PBS Engineer, Inc

General Membership

Patrick Choi, Choice Projects   

Bernard Miranda, Swinerton Builders

Ryan Kyung-Il Chung, California Baptist University

Leah Jurilla, W.E. O’Neil

John Say, Capital Engineering

Associate Membership

Shan Jin, HMC Architect          

Erickson Nguon, Kitchell

Sing Song, Langan

Athenel Trazo, AC Martin

Joshua Chang, CDG Builders

Crystal Chum, SmithGroup

Samin Eslamiam, Ayres Associates

Tiantian Guo, HPI Architect

Joshua Agustines

Karli Ching, EDGE Electrical Consulting

Corporate Sponsor Highlight

AAA/E APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT OF NINYO & MOORE!

At Ninyo & Moore, we believe that engineering is at the center of creating spaces that shape lives. Every project we undertake is driven by our commitment to excellence and our passion for making a positive impact on communities. With over 37 years of experience, Ninyo & Moore has been a driving force for innovation, reliability, and expertise in the engineering industry. Ninyo & Moore's expertise spans across a wide range of services and market sectors. Whether it's resolving complex environmental challenges, or providing geotechnical engineering solutions, we strive to exceed our client's expectations.

Our team of dedicated professionals brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project. With 16 offices across the southwestern region, including Los Angeles, we are well-positioned to provide geotechnical and environmental solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

To learn more about Ninyo & Moore and how we can help bring your vision to life, visit our website at ninyoandmoore.com.



Join us as we transform today so our world is a better place tomorrow.

Volunteer Opportunities

BE A PART OF THE AAA/E COMMUNITY!

As part of our service to the community, AAa/e hosts exhibits throughout the year to promote our organization and provide exposure to the programs that we offer. Most of the events that we participate in are targeted at high school and college students, where we run activities while we help provide insight into the AEC industry.

If you are interested, please contact Michael Chang, michael.chang@acmartin.com.

JOIN AAA/E COMMITTEES! 

If you are interested in joining our committees, please sign up here.

AAa/e is ever expanding our services to our membership. If you are interested in joining one of our many committees, please reach out to info@aaaesc.org. 

Our Committee lists can be found here: https://aaaesc.org/COMMITTEES. 

We deeply thank our volunteers as without them, we are not able to expand our outreach and impact to the AEC community.

Introducing New Benefits for AAa/e Members

Join AAa/e! All members will enjoy the following & much more:

• Discounts to AAa/e Special Events and VIP Receptions
• Access to MBE/SBE Business Opportunities & Program Presentations 
• Individual and Firm Listing in the AAa/e Member’s Directory
• Networking Opportunities and Personal Growth

We welcome you to join us as a Corporate Member! 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Elevate the exposure of your firm, services, or products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our Monthly Luncheons, Master’s Series, Student/Young Professionals Forum, Scholarship Fundraiser, Members and Supporters Appreciation Event, and our Annual Awards Banquet. Click here to find out more!

AAa/e is on LinkedIn

STAY CONNECTED WITH AAA/E

Connect with us on LinkedIn! Stay up to date with events on our site.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaaesc

Post Your Jobs Here

AAA/E OFFERS A FREE JOB PORTAL FOR MEMBERS

The Southern California market is booming and firms are actively searching for qualified entry-level and seasoned AEC professionals to service our myriad of public and private sector projects. Did you just land a multi-million contract and need a senior-level Project Manager to take charge? Look no further, the AAa/e Job Portal is your answer! AAa/e members can avoid pricey headhunter fees and post their firms’ open positions on the AAa/e website, for free!

Click here to post your job opening in the AAa/e Job Portal’s online form.