Emilia Sanchez has been named the port of Oakland's new director of engineering, making her the port's first Latina and the first woman to hold this position of leadership.
Ms Sanchez started as an engineering project manager at the California port in February, according to Container News of Greece.
Prior to this she worked for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for over a decade in various roles. She oversaw the construction of the Hayward Maintenance Complex, the BART Headquarters Tenant Improvement in Oakland, and the Earthquake Safety Programme as well as the Oakland Airport Connector.
Ms Sanchez brings a wide range of experience to the Port's director of engineering role, combining a technical engineering background with skills in leading multi-discipline, cross-functional, stakeholder-engaged teams and projects. Her diverse skill sets are perfect for completing the US port's many initiatives as it transitions to a zero-emissions port.
In addition, Ms Sanchez received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in construction Management from California State University, East Bay.
She has a professional engineering license in California as well as a Project Management Professional Certificate. Ms Sanchez is a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. Her appointment aligns with Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ms Sanchez said: 'I was born and raised in Oakland and am excited to oversee the planning and implementation of projects that will deliver cleaner operations to protect our environment while improving the Port.'
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Ms Sanchez started as an engineering project manager at the California port in February, according to Container News of Greece.
Prior to this she worked for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for over a decade in various roles. She oversaw the construction of the Hayward Maintenance Complex, the BART Headquarters Tenant Improvement in Oakland, and the Earthquake Safety Programme as well as the Oakland Airport Connector.
Ms Sanchez brings a wide range of experience to the Port's director of engineering role, combining a technical engineering background with skills in leading multi-discipline, cross-functional, stakeholder-engaged teams and projects. Her diverse skill sets are perfect for completing the US port's many initiatives as it transitions to a zero-emissions port.
In addition, Ms Sanchez received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in construction Management from California State University, East Bay.
She has a professional engineering license in California as well as a Project Management Professional Certificate. Ms Sanchez is a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. Her appointment aligns with Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ms Sanchez said: 'I was born and raised in Oakland and am excited to oversee the planning and implementation of projects that will deliver cleaner operations to protect our environment while improving the Port.'
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