Careers

a screenshot from Paula Hart's Public Works Story video

“There’s a lot of opportunities for women in public works.”

Paula Hart, Principal for Hart Engineering, LLC, highlights the opportunities for women in public works, emphasizing the demand for diversity and different perspectives. “Any woman that is interested in it…

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a screenshot from Shannon Williams' Public Works Story video

“Getting into public works is fulfilling.”

Shannon Williams, PE, Senior Project Manager for Keller Associates, encourages women to pursue careers in public works, highlighting the fulfillment of making a difference in communities. “Getting into public works…

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a screenshot of a Public Works Stories video featuring Angel Cobb and Flozelle Roberts

“You have a place at the table.”

Angel Cobb, Civil Engineer II for the City of Phoenix, Arizona, and Flozelle Roberts, Director of Public Works for the City of Port Arthur, Texas, encourage women to get involved…

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Susan Baillargeon video screenshot.

“I went in there with one skill—I could drive a truck.”

Susan Baillargeon talks about how working for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) gave her opportunities to continue growing and advancing in her career. “I am here today in this…

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Barry Sheff video screenshot

“We bury our best work.”

Barry Sheff shares how he got started in a career in public works and the sub-surface utilities world. “It’s funny, we like to say we bury our best work…and I…

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a screenshot of Lauren Hunter's Tell Your Story video

“We need more women in public works.”

  Lauren Hunter is the Human Resources Officer for the City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Public Service. Lauren considers herself an HR nerd who’s always looking for ways to…

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a screenshot of Kati Horner Gonzalez's Tell Your Story video

“Every step of my career…can be tied to the connections I’ve made through APWA.”

Kati Horner Gonzalez, APWA Member and owner of Katigon Consult, shares how APWA paved the way for her career and helped her along the way.

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“APWA Committees are opportunities to further your professional development.”

Renee Tyler is the Director of Administration for the City of Fulton, Missouri. Renee has served in a variety of volunteer roles within APWA. She was part of the 2018…

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“I feel so proud to be a part of things that are making people’s lives better.”

  Daymon Johnson is the Director of Capital Projects for the Town of Bennett, Colorado. In this role, he oversees major capital projects in the water, wastewater, buildings, and roads…

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“You don’t need a college degree to have a fulfilling career.”

  Donna Jessup is the Operations Manager for the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She oversees the Streets, Motor Vehicles, Parks, and Traffic bureaus in this role. Donna has worked for…

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