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Dear Professionals & Members of ASCE Maryland Section:
Welcome to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Maryland Section! I am pleased and honored to serve as your president for the 2026-2027 term, as well as continue to serve as the Chair of the Professional Objectives Committee of ASCE Maryland. My previous years serving on the Younger Member Group Board as well as the Director and Secretary of the Maryland Section have been extremely rewarding on a professional and personal level, and I am excited to lead the Section’s Board this year.
I am a water resources engineer by practice, and my passion lies within flood mitigation and stormwater management. I have always loved rainstorms, rivers, and the way water moves. Volunteerism and philanthropy have been huge parts of my life since I was a child, and I knew I found the right home with both civil engineering and ASCE. As a civil engineer, I am dedicated to advancing the infrastructure and natural systems of communities, and serving the public in this capacity.
ASCE Maryland is committed to the advancement of the science and profession of engineering for all of its membership. We strive to connect professionals of ASCE with each other. Our membership is incredibly diverse, with four technical institute chapters and two Branches in the Catoctin and Eastern Shore geographies. I would love to see you participate in an event from any of our entities, whether it be the Section, Institute, or Branch events!
As my presidential year begins, I would like our Section to focus on the following areas: (1) increasing participation and membership, (2) strengthening our student outreach, (3) diversifying our suite of offered events to provide more value. To accomplish these goals, I want your feedback on what we can do for you, and do better to serve our professionals & members! I love hearing about successful past events or longtime Section traditions. Please reach out to me anytime at president@ascemd.org with your thoughts, suggestions, and guidance. I would like to learn from anyone, whether a student or a seasoned Life Member of ASCE.
Thank you for the opportunity to make a difference in the Maryland Section and in ASCE in general. I hope that the Section Board can serve our civil engineering professionals & members better with a more diverse suite of events and activities, and I pledge to advocate for civil & environmental professionals in Maryland in an impactful and effective manner. I look forward to meeting you at our events throughout the year!
Alyssa S. Sooklal, P.E., ENV SP, CFM®
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