FIU CEE is proud to have a Departmental Advisory Board (DAB) whose members are civil and environmental engineering distinguished practitioners. The DAB has the mission of advising the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering on topics relevant to the civil and environmental engineering strategic program.
Departmental Advisory Board (DAB)
| Rena Chen, Chair Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department |
Jacquelyn Caro-Szutar, Co-chair Lea + Elliot, Inc |
| Lilian Marrero, Secretary Gannet Fleming |
Carlos M. Chang, CEE Liaison Florida International University |
| Reynaldo Abreu EXP U.S. Services Inc. |
Erik M. Alcántara AECOM |
| Matahel Ansar South Florida Water Management District |
Ben Chen Chen Moore and Associates |
| Sangeeta Dhulashia City of Sunrise |
Elio Espino CHA Consulting |
| Dat Huynh Florida Department of Transportation |
Rashid Istambouli Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Willy Izquierdo Terracon |
Layla Llewelyn CDM Smith |
| Carlos Mallol Stantec Consulting Services |
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
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| Andres Mendoza MasTec Civil, LLC |
Maria Porrata CALTRAN Engineering Group |
| Bruno Sanabria Baxter Export Corporation |
Ruben Terrazas Titan America |
| Franklin Torrealba, 300 Engineering Group |
Todd Trueblood Construction Testing & Inspection, Inc (CTI) |
| Douglas Yoder Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (Advisor) |
DAB Subcommittees
Advancement and Outreach: Provide guidance on enhancing the university’s profile, attracting top students, and fostering positive relationships with the community, industry,
and philanthropic partners.
- Ben Chen
- Elio Espino
- Willy Izquierdo
- Jesus Martinez
- Ruben Terrazas
- Todd Trueblood
- Douglas Yoder
Curriculum Enhancement: Advise on curriculum development and renewal to ensure academic programs remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with industry needs.
- Jacquelyn Caro-Szutar
- Lilian Marrero
- Matahel Ansar
- Layla Llewelyn
- Carlos Mallol
- Andres Mendoza
- Bruno Sanabria
Student Success: Focus on initiatives that support student success, including mentorship programs, internship opportunities, career development initiatives, and mentor
the development of senior engineering projects.
- Rena Chen, Chair
- Lilian Marrero
- Reynaldo Abreu
- Dat Huynh
- Rashid Istambouli
- Andres Mendoza
- Maria Porrata
- Franklin Torrealba