WELCOME TO THE

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
ORANGE COUNTY
YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM

EDUCATING, INSPIRING, DEVELOPING, AND ENCOURAGING
THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LEADERS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

"Welcome to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County Younger Member Forum (OC YMF)! My name is Nathaniel Kapongo, and I am thrilled to be your ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President for the 2025-2026 year. It’s truly an honor to collaborate with a team of passionate individuals who embody the spirit of OC YMF—driven by a shared belief in the power of collaboration, camaraderie, and lifelong learning to grow and sustain our organization’s legacy."

Nathaniel Kapongo

2025-2026 ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President

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ASCE OC President's Column: Collaboration in Redefining Cities

My term as President of the Orange County Branch comes to a close at the end of September. It has been my honor to serve the civil...

Nestor Godinez, PE

ASCE OC Publications: 2025 Younger Member Leadership Symposium

What if three days could give you the tools to become the kind of leader our industry and our world needs? That’s exactly what the...

Michelle Sabers, EIT

ASCE OC Younger Member Forum: A Year in Review

Since 1999, the ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum (OC YMF) has served as a dynamic hub for young civil engineers in Orange County. Our mission is to foster innovation, collaboration, and leadership within the engineering community. Through meaningful programs, professional development, and networking opportunities, OC YMF empowers the next generation of engineers to thrive and make a lasting impact, both within our industry and beyond. ASCE OC YMF Leadership & Planning

Marionne Lapitan, EIT, ENV SP

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OUR CURRENT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Calista Wong

Engineering Designer, Buildings

TYLin

Community Service Chair

ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum

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Sat, Dec 06
ASCE CSULB Dream Big: A K-12 Civil Engineering Outreach Event
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Dec 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CSULB College of Engineering, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
Sat, Dec 06
ASCE OC Sustainability Committee: December Bike Ride Event
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Dec 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Tracks at Brea Trail, 3317 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92823, USA
Join the ASCE OC Sustainability Committee for their monthly bike rides events to explore Orange County trails!
Fri, Dec 19
ASCE OC YMF: Annual Holiday Party 2025
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Dec 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Irvine Research Park, 5301 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92617, USA
Join ASCE OC YMF's Social Activities & JEDI Committee for an evening of festive fun with games, delicious food, and great company on Friday, December 19th, 2025 as we celebrate the holiday season together! ❄️🎄

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WELCOME TO THE

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ORANGE COUNTY YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM

EDUCATING, INSPIRING, DEVELOPING, AND ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LEADERS

ASCE OC President's Column: Collaboration in Redefining Cities

ASCE OC Publications: 2025 Younger Member Leadership Symposium

ASCE OC Younger Member Forum: A Year in Review

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
ORANGE COUNTY
YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM

EDUCATING, INSPIRING, DEVELOPING, AND ENCOURAGING
THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LEADERS