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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Student Chapter
OFFICER BOARD 2025-2026
EXECUTIVE BOARD
ALEJANDRO TORRES
President
Alejandro is a fourth-year civil engineering student serving as the CPP ASCE Student Chapter President this year. He previously served as the 2025 Pacific Southwest Symposium Director and as a First-Year Representative. After the success of hosting the Pacific Southwest Symposium, Alejandro looks forward to keeping the momentum going and creating a successful year for the Student Chapter. He currently interns at the Riverside County Transportation Department as part of the Project Development team, helping to create plans for various roadway projects. During his free time, Alejandro enjoys going to the movie theater, spending time with his friends/family, and building LEGO.
AARON CHIONG
Treasurer
Aaron is a fourth-year civil engineering student serving as the Treasurer for Cal Poly Pomona’s ASCE student chapter. He has previously served as the treasurer for the 2025 ASCE Pacific Southwest Symposium Board and is excited to continue contributing to ASCE’s growing community. Aaron also plans to continue his involvement with the Timber Strong Design-Build structural calculations team. He is currently an intern project engineer at Swinerton Builders, working on the OCVIBE Parking Structure and Central Utility Plant projects in Anaheim. In his free time, Aaron spends hours at the rock climbing gym, plays with his cats, and learns to cook.
LAURYN TERAMOTO
Vice President, Internal
Lauryn is a third-year General Civil Engineering student, and will be serving as the 2025-2026 Cal Poly Pomona ASCE Vice President Internal. Prior to taking her current position, Lauryn previously served as PSWS Logistics Coordinator and Conference Chair. She looks forward to continuing her involvement with ASCE, and growing closer with the new board! Lauryn will also be involved with the Timber Strong Design Build team as the BIM Leader. She is currently an Engineering Intern at HNTB, working in multiple divisions of the Brightline West project. In her free time, Lauryn likes reading, sculpting, and cafe hopping. More recently, she has been gaining interest in Star Wars and is slowly making her way through Clone Wars!
JANINE CABRAL
Secretary
Janine Cabral is a fourth-year Civil Engineering student serving as the 2025-2026 Secretary. This is her second year being involved in ASCE and has gained many valuable skills through her time involved in the student chapter. She hopes to connect with fellow students and industry professionals to create lasting relationships through supporting the student chapter and all its events! In her free time, she has many relaxing hobbies like reading, crocheting, and binging shows or movies
MATTHEW MCGRODY
Vice President, External
Matthew is a fourth-year civil engineering student with an emphasis in general civil engineering. This year he will be serving as Vice President, External, and he is looking forward to planning fun and informative general meetings as well as tech talks/tech tours. He is looking forward to continuing to gain leadership experience and communication skills, using his experience planning events like PSWS and the CE Department Banquet previous years. Matthew interned at Granite Construction during summer and is hoping to gain more hands-on experience in the civil engineering field. During his free time, he enjoys playing sports, and video games, as well as watching shows/movies. Additionally, he likes teaching as he is a tutor for students of all ages.
TYLER ANDO
Director of Technical Competitions
Tyler is a fourth-year civil engineering student with an emphasis on environmental engineering. This is his first year serving as a CPP ASCE officer, and he is excited to take on the new position as Director of Technical Projects. For PSWS 2026, he is dedicated to supporting the success of the CPP ASCE competition teams. Throughout his time at CPP, Tyler has served as Secretary and President of the California Water Environment Association - American Water Works Association (CWEA-AWWA) student chapter, as well as a member of the Construction Team and Water Quality Lead for the PSWS Environmental Design Team. When Tyler is not busy with school, he enjoys listening to music, catching up on shows and movies, and going on hikes.
JENNY NGUYEN
Director of Corporate Relations
Jenny is a fourth-year civil engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona and is excited to serve as the 2025–2026 Director of Corporate Relations for CPP ASCE. This is her first year as an officer for CPP ASCE and her first time holding a leadership position in a student organization. She is passionate about bridging the gap between students and industry professionals, and looks forward to supporting the board in organizing corporate events and career development opportunities. This summer, she will be interning at DRC Engineering, where she will be learning about land development. Long-term, Jenny hopes to pursue a career in civil engineering that allows her to make a meaningful environmental impact. Outside of school and work, Jenny enjoys spending time outdoors, rock climbing, and solving puzzles for fun.
APPOINTED BOARD
JEDRIC UGANIZA
Alumni Relations Chair
Jedric is a third-year civil engineering student who is currently an Alumni Relations Chair of CPP ASCE. He previously served as one of the Outreach and Community Service Chairs. This year, he is also serving as the Vice President of SEACPP and is hoping to learn more about the structural industry through that experience. For ASCE, he plans to give students a stronger experience in civil engineering by giving them an opportunity to meet and learn from alumni. He loves to spend his time playing sports, traveling, and eating lots of different food.
DECLAN HAMBLY
Alumni Relations Chair
Declan is a second year Civil Engineering student and is of of this year’s Alumni-Relations Chairs. After joining ASCE and serving as a First Year Representative, he gained valuable experience and is excited to continue his involvement with ASCE at Cal Poly Pomona. Declan looks forward to being able to connect more with his peers on campus through ASCE, and networking with professionals to learn more about the industry and opportunities for students to learn and gain experience in the field. As an Alumni Relations Chair, he aims to better connect students with alumni to help push students further in their education and work experience. In his free time, Declan enjoys reading, playing guitar, and going to concerts.
YU QI ZENG
Conference Chair
Yu Qi is a third-year Civil Engineering student and one of this year’s Conference Chairs. After serving as the Membership Chair last year, she gained valuable experience and is excited to continue her involvement with the club. This year, Yu Qi looks forward to building new friendships with fellow officers and club members while contributing to another successful year. As Conference Chair, she aims to serve as a strong liaison between the host school and the student chapter, and she hopes to inspire fellow members to get involved and look forward to the opportunities at PSWS 2026. Outside of her academic and leadership roles, Yu Qi enjoys baking, solving puzzles, and catching up on her favorite movies and shows.
NORA MARTINEZ
Conference Chair
Paul Chavez is a fourth-year civil engineering transfer student at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as one of the Conference chairs for CPP ASCE. He really enjoys playing basketball, trying out new food spots, hiking, and spending time with his dogs. Please feel free to connect with Paul on LinkedIn!
TIMOTHY HOANG
SOCIAL EVENTS CHAIR
Trent Jurado is a third‑year Construction Engineering and Management student at Cal Poly Pomona and is excited to serve as the Social Events Chair for the 2026–2027 school year. He’s passionate about building community within CPP ASCE and creating events that bring members together outside of academics. Trent values teamwork, organization, and creativity — qualities he’s developed through leadership roles in ASB, his fraternity, and internship experience as a project engineer. Outside of ASCE, he enjoys playing golf, camping, watching UFC, and spending time with friends. Trent looks forward to helping members connect, have fun, and strengthen the chapter’s sense of unity. Feel free to connect with Trent on LinkedIn!
LYNETTE SIRAKIE
Professional Events Chair
Ruben is a fourth-year Civil Engineering student currently serving as one of the CPP ASCE Student Chapter Social Events Chairs for the 2024–2025 academic year. He is also involved with the 2025 Pacific Southwest Symposium (PSWS) as a Social Events Chair, where he contributes to planning engaging events that strengthen connections among Civil Engineering students from across the region. Through his leadership roles, Ruben has developed a strong appreciation for collaboration, community building, and active involvement within ASCE. He is motivated to remain engaged with the organization throughout his academic journey and hopes to make a lasting, positive impact on the Civil Engineering community. Academically, Ruben is interested in pursuing a career in Civil Engineering after graduation. Outside of his academic and professional commitments, Ruben enjoys playing basketball, hiking, playing Pokemon, and hanging out with his friends.
JACELYN DILAY
Social Events Chair
Alejandro is a fourth-year Civil Engineering student and will be serving as a CPP ASCE Professional Events Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year. He transferred from Mt. San Jacinto Community College last fall and will graduate in Spring 2027. Alejandro looks forward to making new connections and being involved on campus while being involved in ASCE and Concrete Canoe. As a Professional Events Chair, Alejandro is looking forward to organizing events with industry professionals, and assisting in the professional development of the Civil Engineering student body. In his free time, Alejandro enjoys staying active by running, hiking, and going to the gym. If you would like to connect with Alejandro on LinkedIn, you can do so here!
RUBEN RIVERA
Social Events Chair
Joel is a third-year civil engineering student and will be serving as one of the outreach and community service chairs alongside Richie Do for the 2026-2027 academic year. He is a transfer student from Santiago Canyon College and he is hyped to be serving with this position so he can connect with other civil engineering students who are passionate about their major while serving the local community and bringing more people into this great industry. He enjoys many active hobbies like running, paddleboarding, hiking, and the works. He loves taking care of his pets, one cat and a leopard gecko, and he would love to talk about music like alt rock and indie genres. Feel free to connect with Joel on LinkedIn!
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ELEEN GREGORYONA
Membership Chair
Richie is a fourth-year Civil Engineering student and will be serving as a CPP ASCE Outreach and Community Service Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year. He is a transfer student from Mount San Antonio Community College. He is excited to be serving on the officer board and making more connections on campus. Richie is currently interning with Fuscoe Engineering. He enjoys reading, hiking, pickleball, and volunteering. If you would like to connect with Richie on LinkedIn, you can do so here.
JOSHUA LEE
Outreach & Community Service Chair
Nathan is a second-year Civil Engineering student, driven by a passion for designing resilient infrastructure and improving community mobility. This year, Nathan is thrilled to step into the role of Membership Chair. He looks forward to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and resource-rich community for members while growing the organization's reach. Academically and professionally, Nathan's interests are focused on structural engineering and transportation systems, and he is eager to explore how these two fields intersect to shape modern cities. Outside of academics and leadership, Nathan believes in staying active and well-rounded. Nathan is always looking to connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Reach out to connect here!
GAVIN ABAIGAR
Outreach & Community Service Chair
Gavin is an incoming fourth-year Civil Engineering student serving as this year’s Outreach and Community Service Chair for the ASCE CPP Student Chapter. His involvement as a general member sparked a deeper interest in the field and helped him secure a Summer Associate position at Atkinson Construction, a subsidiary of Clark Group. There, he’s gained hands-on experience in quantity takeoffs, bid outreach, and plan analysis on multi-million dollar infrastructure projects including Brightline West & 91/57 Acacia. He looks forward to bringing this growing industry perspective into his role and contributing to impactful outreach efforts within the local community. Outside of engineering, he enjoys weightlifting, music festivals, and spending time outdoors.
JACKSON FAJARDO
Publicity Chair
Mia is a second-year civil engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona and is excited to serve as one of the Publicity Chairs for the 2026-2027 academic year. As a first-year member of ASCE, she looks forward to promoting events, increasing student engagement, and learning from her peers while becoming more involved in the civil engineering community. She is especially interested in the construction side of civil engineering and hopes to continue gaining hands-on experience through internships and professional involvement. Outside of school, Mia enjoys hiking, running, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to contribute to ASCE and continue growing as a future civil engineer. Feel free to connect with Mia here!
DANIEL ORTEGA-TELLES
Publicity Chair
Tyler is a fifth-year civil engineering student with an emphasis on environmental engineering. This is his second year serving as a CPP ASCE officer, and he is excited to connect students and industry professionals through the CE Department Banquet and Job Fair. During his time at CPP, Tyler has served as Director of Technical Competitions for ASCE, Secretary and President of the California Water Environment Association - American Water Works Association (CWEA-AWWA) student chapter, and Water Quality Lead and Construction Team member for the PSWS Environmental Design Team. When Tyler is not busy with school, he enjoys listening to music, catching up on shows and movies, and going on hikes. If you would like to connect with Tyler on LinkedIn, you can do so here!
ALEX TIENG
First Year Representative
Alex Tieng is a first year civil engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as a First Year Representative for CPP ASCE.
NATHAN TRINH
First Year Representative
Nathan Trinh is a first-year general civil engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as a First Year Representative for CPP ASCE.
ARYAMAAN BHATTACHARYA
First Year Representative
Aryamaan Bhattacharya is a first-year civil engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as a First Year Representative for CPP ASCE. He is currently conducting research on sustainable pile design and is a part of the PSWS GeoWall team.
ANTHONY DA SILVA
First Year Representative
Anthony Da Silva is a first year civil engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona and currently serves as a First Year Representative for CPP ASCE.
HONORARY BOARD
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JACK BUSSIERE
Steel Bridge Project Manager
Jack is a fourth-year general civil engineering student serving as this year’s CPP Steel Bridge Project Manager. He previously served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Construction Captain for CPP Steel bridge and President of CPP ASCE. Jack is excited to continue CPP Steel Bridge’s legacy of success and working diligently to provide student members with countless opportunities to learn and compete. When he is not busy with school, clubs, or work, Jack enjoys spending his free time skiing, backpacking, exploring, camping, or watching Formula 1
HANNAH PEARSON
Concrete Canoe Project Manager
Hannah is a fourth-year civil engineering student serving as the 2025-2026 CPP Concrete Canoe Co-Project Manager. Since her transfer from Sierra College last fall, she has been an active member of ASCE, MEP-WiSE, and Concrete Canoe and joined the paddling team. She is excited to work alongside her amazing officer team to provide members with a sense of community, opportunities for growth, and to be a part of the Concrete Canoe legacy. In her free time, Hannah enjoys cooking, working out, playing pool and board games, thrifting, and spending time with family and friends
JOSE ALFARO
Concrete Canoe Project Manager
Jose is a fifth-year general civil engineering student and is currently co-project manager of CPP Concrete Canoe. He was previously the construction captain for CPP Concrete Canoe. Jose is determined to work tirelessly to provide members with an enjoyable and knowledgeable experience as they strive for success. When not busy, he enjoys playing board games, watching football, and spending time with family.
MIGUEL MORALES
Timber Strong Project Manager
Miguel is a fourth-year general civil engineering student serving as this year’s CPP Timber Strong Co-Project Manager. Miguel is excited to continue to grow the Timber Strong team, while also inspiring more students into wood design. When he is not busy with school, Miguel enjoys spending his free time listening to music, playing video games, and watching soccer.
BRYAN ZURITA
Timber Strong Project Manager
Bryan is a fourth-year general civil engineering student serving as this years CPP Timber Strong Co-Project Manager. Bryan is excited to grow and leave a lasting impact for the Timber Strong team. Bryan will also be Marshal for Chi-Epsilon hoping to bring the civil engineering clubs closer to one another. When he is not busy Bryan enjoys fishing, spending time with friends, working out and wood working.
FACULTY ADVISORS
Faculty Advisor
Giuseppe Lomiento, PH.D., PE
​​Giuseppe Lomiento is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he has been on the faculty since 2014. He previously served as a postdoctoral scholar in Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, and as a research affiliate at the Caltrans Seismic Response Modification Device Testing Facility and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His work focuses on experimental and analytical methods to improve the seismic performance of structures, including vibration-based structural health monitoring and response modification systems. Outside of engineering, he is passionate about philosophy, cooking, visual arts, and playing tennis.
Faculty Advisor
Allan Y. Ng, PH.D., P.E.
Allan Ng, PLS, is a professional practice professor at Cal Poly Pomona, Civil Engineering Department and a licensed land surveyor in California. He teaches courses including Introduction to Civil Engineering, Surveying Engineering, Satellite Surveying in Engineering, Photogrammetry, Subdivision Engineering and Legal Descriptions, Digital Mapping, California Land and Boundaries Law and consults in land survey and land development projects. Professor Ng is the coordinator for surveying laboratory and multiple geospatial engineering courses. Professor Ng’s research interests lie in the integration of technologies within geospatial engineering education; laser scanning models integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin and application in virtual/mixed reality. Professor Ng is a past executive committee member of ASCE UESI Surveying & Geomatics Division; co-chair of the ASCE UESI Surveying Competition committee and member of FIG Commission 6, working group 6.3, Applications of immersive technologies in Engineering Geodesy. Professor Ng is also a co-editor for ASCE Manual of Practice 152, Surveying and Geomatics Engineering: Principles, Technologies and Applications.
Faculty Advisor
Seema Shah-Fairbank, PH.D., P.E.
Seema C. Shah-Fairbank is a professor of civil engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. She teaches courses in general civil engineering, fluids, hydraulics, hydrology, and environmental engineering. Dr. Fairbank served as the 2020-2021 ASCE LA Section President and has been the faculty advisor for CPP ASCE Student Chapter for 12 years. Her specialization is in sediment transport and river mechanics. During her free time, Dr. Fairbank loves to paint, hike, and volunteer in her community.
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