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

"Welcome to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County Younger Member Forum (OC YMF)! My name is Jacob Perea, and I am thrilled to be your ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President for the 2026-2027 fiscal 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."

Jacob Perea

2026-2027 ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President

ASCE OC President's Column: FY2026 Quarter 4 Update

As my term as President of the ASCE Orange County Branch comes to an end on September 30, 2026, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors, and event attendees for making this a fantastic year! I will always remember my time as President fondly, and appreciate the amazing people and great events that make this Branch such a first-rate organization. Jenny Robinet (PACE) will be taking over as President on October 1, 2026, and will be supported b

Eric Pheifer, PE

ASCE OC Branch & YMF: Angels vs. Twins Baseball Game Social

On September 17th, ASCE OC Branch and YMF members gathered at Angel Stadium for an exciting evening of baseball, networking, and community. Attendees enjoyed watching the Los Angeles Angels take on the Minnesota Twins while connecting with fellow engineers and industry professionals in a relaxed setting. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this collaborative event and helped make it a memorable night. We appreciate the opportunity to strengthen connections within our engi

Nathaniel Kapongo

ASCE OC Community Service: Beach Clean-up with Veterans

On July 11, ASCE Orange County and the San Bernardino-Riverside YMF teamed up with Recycle for Veterans for a beach cleanup in Huntington Beach. We were greeted with beautiful weather, sunny skies, and a cool ocean breeze, as we kicked off the morning with a quick huddle to go over the plan for the day. After grabbing supplies, volunteers spread out across the beach and got to work cleaning their assigned areas. As the morning went on, it was rewarding to see the difference o