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Shelby Villatoro: Empowering communities as a technical translator and bike safety advocate
As a technical translator and bike safety advocate, Shelby Villatoro turns complex engineering into clear, relatable information for the public. From leading road safety classes to training helmet fitters and providing free helmets and resources, Shelby is dedicated to mitigating safety concerns and making transportation safer for everyone.
Alletta Callaway: Learning, Leadership and Service with Heart
Meet Alletta Callaway, a powerhouse professional and exceptional talent who brings heart, humor and purpose to everything she does. Alletta talks about her journey to CDM Smith University, where she now helps shape leadership programs and supports the next generation of leaders. She also shares how giving back fuels her, including her work creating blessing bags for people in need in her community. From lifelong learning to lifting others up, Alletta’s story is a reminder that the most impactful careers are built on passion, service and showing up fully.
Chris Coyle: Leading With Purpose and Serving With Heart as a Community Builder and Gadgeteer
Meet regional team leader and construction manager Chris Coyle. He shares the passion that drives his career, how he supports and mentors his teams and why giving back to his community is central to who he is. Get a glimpse of his “gadgeteer” side: the tools, tech and hands‑on problem‑solving that power both his fieldwork and community service. From leading major infrastructure projects to volunteering with emergency response teams, Chris shows what it means to bring purpose, compassion and service into everything he does.
Karen Pridmore: Enriching Lives as a Marketer, Veteran and Senior Dog Mom
Get to know Karen Pridmore as she warmly invites us into her world as a marketer, veteran and senior dog mom. Karen shares her incredible journey from serving in the Air Force to working at the Department of Veterans Affairs and eventually becoming the West Pacific Group marketing manager at CDM Smith where she leads a talented team of creative professionals. Her capacity for helping others stretches beyond her professional life as she opens up about her passion for dog fostering. Discover how she embarked on her journey, the unwavering support she receives from her colleagues and dog rescue organizations, and the profound impact it has had on her life and the lives of the dogs she fosters.
Vin Apa: New York City's Community Catalyst, Environmental Engineer and Handball Enthusiast
What's life like for someone who brings their whole self into everything they do? Meet Vin, someone who puts charisma in charismatic and a New York City community member with a unique narrative to share. Whether meeting with coworkers on a project, mentoring, volunteering or meeting community members out on the handball court, Vin embodies what it means to bring your whole spirit into all aspects of life while inspiring others to listen with compassion and strive for lifelong learning. Learn more about some of the organizations and people mentioned in this video: New York Cares: https://www.newyorkcares.org/home Raymond Tieu, Volunteer Coordinator at Bowery Mission: https://www.bowery.org/ Grow NYC: https://www.grownyc.org/
Roscoe Charity: Making the Greatest Investment as a Father, Mentor and Automation Engineer
Since The Greatest Investment’s inception in 2010, CDM Smith automation specialist Roscoe has been channeling his passion for mentoring to help create a safe and empowering outlet for young girls of color in central Florida. Having a daughter of his own, Roscoe holds a deep understanding and appreciation for this mission and hopes to inspire young girls with his insights and perspective. See how these young girls are unlocking the doors to their fullest potential and support – www.tgicamp.org.
Ayman Halaseh: Reaching Refugee Children with STEM Education and Water Resources in the Middle East
Ayman, a water resources engineer, believes water and STEM can be vehicles for peace. While his work on a project Northern Jordan unexpectedly supported the needs of Syrian refugees in 2011, his creation of a STEM program for childern in the refugee camps is empowering them and investing in their—and Syria's—future. Want to follow and support Ayman and Shirin's organization, STEM Cures? - Facebook.com/STEM4Refugees
Dave Polcari: Winning Awards as a Wastewater Expert, Sharpshooter and Blacksmith
A New England wastewater design expert, a cowboy sharpshooting champion, and a local blacksmith walk into a CDM Smith office... Meet Dave, someone with more hobbies than your average person and an enthusiasm for helping others succeed. Whether he's chairing an industry committee or visiting a client, Dave makes himself available to his colleagues and clients and still finds time to spark his own creativity, both on-site and at his forge! Learn more about what makes CDM Smith a great place to work at www.cdmsmith.com/culture
Janie Locklear: Proud Member of the Lumbee Tribe, Designer and Modeler, and Community Mentor
One of only 16 Native American women to graduate with a master's in engineering in 2015, Janie's career at CDM Smith has taken off thanks to an all-star mentor, her commitment to an "each one teach one" philosophy, and a flexible work environment that allows her to be on-site for her clients and at home for her family and community. Janie's story is rich with her dedication to service, mentorship and community. A member of the Lumbee tribe, she is one of the firm's experts on AutoCAD C3D Pipeline Design, mentors others and pays it forward by going above and beyond to inspire her community.
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