Departmental Advisory Board (DAB)

Rena Chen, Ph.D., P.E., Chair Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department	Carlos M. Chang, Ph.D., P.E., CEE Liaison Florida International University
Lilian Marrero, Secretary                               Gannet Fleming TranSystems	Reynaldo Abreu                  EXP U.S. Services Inc.
José L. Acosta, P.E., FASCE                              Chen Moore and Associates	Erik M. Alcántara, P.E.                                                          AECOM
Matahel Ansar                              South Florida Water Management District	Cesar D. Borges, P.E.     Kimley-Horn
Eric Bronson                              WT Partnership	Sangeeta Dhulashia, P.E.                                                          City of Sunrise
Catalina Echeverri                              Gannett Fleming TranSystems	Elio Espino, P.E.                                                           CHA Consulting
Dat Huynh                              Florida Department of Transportation	Rashid Istambouli, P.E.                                                           Miami-Dade County                                                           Department of Regulatory                                                           and Econ
Willy Izquierdo                              Terracon	Layla Llewelyn, P.E.                                                           CDM Smith
Jesus A. Martinez   Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)	Andres Mendoza                                                           MasTec Civil, LLC
Alessandra Monetti, P.E.   Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department	Shelley Ortiz                                                           Highway Studio, LLC
Maria Porrata                              CALTRAN Engineering Group	Kevin Shepherd                                                            Belter Tech
Franklin A Torrealba, P.E.   Engineering Group	Oscar R. Vasquez                                                            City of Hialeah
Douglas Yoder, Ph.D.  Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

DAB Subcommittees

I. 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.

•  Elio Espino
• Jose Acosta
• Catalina Echeverri
• Willy Izquierdo
• Jesus Martinez
• Douglas Yoder
• Alessandra Monetti

II. Curriculum Enhancement:
Advise on curriculum development and renewal to ensure academic programs remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with industry needs.

• Matahel Ansar
• Eric Alcantara
• Sangeeta Dhulashia
• Layla Llewelyn
• Andrés Mendoza
• Shelley Ortiz
• Oscar Vázquez
• Kevin Shepherd

III. 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.

• Dat Huynh
• Rena Chen
• Lilian Marrero
• Reynaldo Abreu
• Rashid Istambouli
• Maria Porrata
• Franklin Torrealba
• Eric Bronson
• Cesar Borges

Former Distinguished DAB Members

• Ben Chen, Ph.D., P.E.
  Lifetime Distinguished Emeritus Member
  Chen Moore and Associates
• Bruno Sanabria
  Lifetime Distinguished Emeritus Member
  Baxter Export Corporation
• Jacquelyn Caro-Szutar
  Lea + Elliot, Inc
• Carlos Mallol, P.E.
  Stantec Consulting Services
• Ruben Terrazas
  Titan America
• Todd Trueblood
  Construction Testing & Inspection, Inc (CTI)