Hispanic Heritage looks like community, family, and a multi-generational society. It is inspiring to look around and see the impact that cultures have in everyday life and in the professional realm. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by saluting historic professionals who go, or have gone, beyond their job titles to create solutions and cause positive change in their communities by staying true to who they are. Be sure to click on the provided links to learn more about each talented individual!
Rodrigo Garcia was a civil engineer and the founder of SHPE, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. It started as a group of coworkers looking for support and is now the largest national association for Hispanics providing training, mentoring, and programming to students and professionals in STEM.
Nicole Hernandez Hammer is an environmental scientist, climate change activist, and sea-level researcher who has committed her career to making a difference in vulnerable communities that often receive fewer educational and protective resources than more affluent communities.
Vanessa Galvez is a civil engineer who, not only was the first in her family to graduate college, but also supervised a $3.8 million bioswale project in New York to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution in the nearby Newtown Creek.
Mia Lehrer, founder of Studio-MLA, is a landscape architect and activist who has worked on projects like Dodger Stadium and believes design solutions and policies go hand in hand in creating tangible change for communities to enhance their quality of life and a sense of belonging.
