2023 Cohort
Alejandra Ruiz Senior Staff Engineer (Civil) LACO Associates Redwood Valley, CA
ruiza@lacoassociates.com
Alejandra Ruiz, a former first generation college student, graduated from the Uni - versity of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Mas- ter of Science (M.S.) degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her M.S. project focused on evaluating common natural organic matter (NOM) removal strategies in water treatment plants to assess possible parameter modifications to optimize NOM removal in response to changes in water quality following wildfires. Alejandra has experience in stormwater compliance, developing engineering preliminary reports, grading and drainage plans, and developing improvements plans. Alejandra aspires to obtain her professional engineer licensure, help marginalized communities with her professional skills, and hopes to promote inclusivity and diversity in her field. In her spare time, she enjoys coaching and playing volleyball.
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