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| Established in 2005 by a few local visionary engineers and students, the EWB-Atlanta Chapter of EWB-USA is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving, training, and mentoring internationally responsible engineers and engineering students. To date, EWB-Atlanta has grown to over 250 members and affiliates. EWB-Atlanta implements the construction of sustainable systems that developing communities can own and operate without external assistance, thereby allowing them to take an active role in breaking their own cycle of poverty. We strive to empower these communities by enhancing local, technical, managerial, educational, and entrepreneurial skills. We actively promote sustainable development in areas such as water supply and sanitation, food production and processing, housing and construction, energy, transportation and communication, income generation, and employment creation. These projects are initiated by, and completed with, participation from the host community working with our project teams. EWB-Atlanta contributes to meeting the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through capacity building in community projects. Capacity building is defined in that context as "..the building (or strengthening) of human, institutional and infrastructure capacity to help societies develop secure, stable and sustainable economies, governments and other institutions through mentoring, training, education, physical projects, the infusion of financial and other resources, and most importantly, the motivation and inspiration of people to improve their lives" (Hatch, 2004). Meet Some of Our Members  Andrew Parks, P.E. President
Andrew is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in water distribution system design, wastewater treatment plant design, wastewater/stormwater collection systems, water well installation, soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, environmental consulting, and building design. Andrew has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Christian Brothers University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis. He is currently pursuing an M.P.A. in Planning and Economic Development at Georgia State University. In his free time, Andrew is a competitive cyclist and recreational runner. Contact Andrew Heather Bowman, P.E. Vice President
Heather is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in environmental consulting and compliance. Her experience includes air permitting, risk management plans, compliance audits, environmental management systems, and general environmental compliance support for both industrial and federal clients. She is currently employed with CH2M HILL as a project engineer. Heather has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. Contact Heather Cara O'Hern, E.I.T. Secretary
Cara is a registered E.I.T with experience in civil/infrastructure design, construction management and oversight, infrastructure condition assessment, and soil and groundwater monitoring. Field services have included wastewater asset inventory and sampling soil, surface water, and groundwater. She is currently employed with Brown and Caldwell as a project engineer. Cara has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Christian Brothers University. Contact Cara Krishna Maddi Krishna is a Senior Programs Analyst with a background in the insurance industry. Krishna received his education from India Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Contact Krishna
Project Managers  Joe Volpe, P.G. Project Manager - Haiti Water Supply Project
Joe is a Professional Geologist and a Senior Hydrogeologist with Golder Associates in Atlanta, GA. Joe specializes in water resource and environmental initiatives for industrial, mining, and government clientele. His specific areas of expertise include; groundwater resource and development programs, aquifer characterization, surface and subsurface impact assessments, groundwater flow and solute transport modeling, water supply/well field exploration/design/permitting, contaminant fate and transport, and site remediation. He is currently the Operations Manager for Golder Associates in Atlanta, and is managing our Haiti Water Supply Project. Joe enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with his family. Contact Joe  Marc Simmons Project Manager - Jamaica Road Stabilization Project
Marc is currently employed with PBS&J in Nashville, TN as a Project Manager. He has a background in the management of infrastructure projects, intelligent transportation systems, natural gas fueling, and smart card technology for transit. Marc has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. He is currently managing our Port Antonio, Jamaica Road Stabilization Project. In his free time, he holds an interest in sculpture. Contact Marc  Amber Caponi Co-Project Manager - Jamaica Road Stabilization Project
Amber is a Project Manager with a background in commercial construction and cost estimating. Her most recent project is a high rise/mixed-use building on which she estimated and managed many custom unit build-outs along with other base building scopes of work. Amber has a B.S. in Building Science from Auburn University. She is currently co-managing our Port Antonio, Jamaica Road Stabilization Project with the assistance of Marc Simmons who now resides in Nashville. In her free time, she is a former triathlete turned fitness & exercise enthusiast. Contact Amber  Iago Vazquez Project Manager - FilterPure Collaboration
Iago is currently employed with LAI Engineering. He received a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. He graduated CUM LAUDE from Southern Polytechnic State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, where he was also elected “Student of the Year 2009”. Iago has a construction background with experience in land surveying, CAD drafting, structural design, roadway, and residential projects. He is currently managing our FilterPure collaboration. In his free time, he enjoys participating in "every kind of sport". Contact Iago Business Development Committee Eric Chang, P.E. Chair - Business Development Committee President (2008-2009) EWB-Atlanta
Eric is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in pollution prevention, solid waste management, ozone depleting chemicals, green procurement, environmental management systems, and sustainability. He also has experience in wastewater treatment plant and compost facility designs, environmental site assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater management studies, and soil investigations. He is employed with Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC in Atlanta as a Regional Environmental Manager. Eric has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering, both from Georgia Tech. He also enjoys hiking, camping, bowling, wiffleball, and traveling. Contact Eric  William Britt, P.E. Chair - Business Development Committee President (2006-2007) EWB-Atlanta
William is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in geotechnical and environmental engineering for real estate development. A founding member of the chapter, he now works in the venture capital industry, connecting investors with startup businesses around the world. William has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and a M.B.A. from Emory University. A founding member and the first President of EWB-Atlanta, he is now heading our Business Development Committee. In his free time, William is a competitive triathlete. Contact Will
Members Jeff Davis Georgia State Representative - EWB-USA Southeast Region
Jeff has more than 15 years experience working in the public utility industry. He has extensive experience in rate design for electric cooperatives and municipalities, financial management for the telecommunication sector, and has worked as an engineer for international cell phone providers. Additionally, he has worked for various international NGOs. Jeff is employed with CDS Associates, Inc. as a project engineer. He graduated from Georgia Tech with an Industrial Engineering degree and received a MBA with a concentration in Finance from Georgia State University. Eddie McCallum, P.E. Vice President (2006-2007) EWB-Atlanta
Eddie is a licensed Professional Engineer currently working for Hazen and Sawyer. A founding member of the chapter, he has experience in the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and odor control facilities. Eddie has a M.S. in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering, both from Georgia Tech.
 Bruce Goddard, P.E. HERO (Health and Education Relief Organization) Team Member - Haiti Water Supply Project
Bruce is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in the design and construction of buildings, water and wastewater treatment plants, power plants, and related civil projects throughout the world. Bruce has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He is the co-founder and Vice-President of HERO, an organization that has been conducting humanitarian work in Haiti for years. Our Los Palis community water supply project was proposed to us by Bruce, and he is an integral member of the assessment and design team. Contact Bruce
 Harvey Toub, P.E. Village Fund Team Member - Haiti Water Supply Project
Harvey is a retired Professional Engineer with a background in mechanical and electrical engineering design throughout the world. Versed in several languages, he also has extensive international experience, including volunteer work for the Peace Corps and the Citizens Democracy Corps. Harvey has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a founding member of Village Fund and is heading up several humanitarian projects in India. Harvey is also a member of the assessment and design team for our community water supply project for the village of Los Palis, Haiti. Contact Harvey  Josh Lewis Team Member - Haiti Water Supply Project
Josh is a licensed Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in land surveying for various properties and clients throughout Georgia. He has been employed with Georgia Land Surveying Company as their Field Party Chief. Josh is also a member of the assessment and design team for our community water supply project for the village of Los Palis, Haiti. Contact Josh  Byers is a licensed Professional Engineer with background in power generations, combustion, fuels, water systems, and air pollution control. He is currently employed by Mirant Corporation in Atlanta since 2001, where he is Manager of Environmental Engineering. Prior to Mirant, Byers worked for Babcock and Wilcox form 1969 to 2001 with domestic and international field project assignments in power generation. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Contact Byers Pete Romocki
Pete is a Sales Engineer and Business Development professional with a background in waste, chemical, automotive, mining, paper, residential, commercial design, and construction industries. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. Contact Pete R. Todd Hagemyer, P.G.
Todd is a Professional Geologist with more than 20 years of experience managing and implementing environmental projects that include hydrogeologic site characterizations, groundwater flow and transport modeling, remedial design/remedial action, stormwater management, wetlands assessment and mitigation, GIS applications, human health and ecological risk assessment, air emission testing and permitting, and financial reporting of environmental liabilities. This work has been performed as part of site remediations, property transfers, Brownfields site redevelopments, litigation support, and on-going client environmental management programs. He has a B.S. in Geology from Colorado State University and a M.S. in Hydrogeology from the University of South Florida. Todd is a Senior Hydrogeologist for Geosyntec in Atlanta. Contact Todd David Ashley, CEM, LEED AP
David is a mechanical engineer with experience in energy consulting. His experience includes commercial and institutional energy audits as well as modeling and analysis of industrial processes, whole buildings, hydraulic distribution systems, and renewable energy systems. He has a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He is currently employed by Nexant, Inc. Contact David Andrew Tsivoglou, P.E.
Andrew is a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in water resources, and environmental and infrastructure engineering. Andrew is a founding member of the chapter and a Life Member of EWB-USA. He served as EWB Mentor to the Student Chapter of UNH, for the Gougaram School Garden water supply project in Niger, West Africa in 2006, and more recently as a senior team member for the Jamaica Road Project. Andrew has a B. C. E. from Georgia Tech and M.S. in Civil and Hydraulic Engineering from Colorado State University. Contact Andrew Daniel Toon, P.E.
Daniel is a District Engineer with United Consulting, Inc. and a board member of Honduras Outreach, Inc. With a background in the concrete formwork industry, he has worked on numerous missions projects in Honduras. Daniel has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. Contact Daniel Gerry Pass
Gerry is an engineer in Siemens' Leadership Development Program and is currently working on a partnership between Siemens and EWB. His experience with EWB was through West Virginia Universoty where he was project lead on a slow-sand water filtration project in Nicaragua. Gerry has a B.S. Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Meredith Herrmann
Meredith is an engineer in Siemens' Leadership Development Program and is currently working on a partnership between Siemens and EWB. Her experience with EWB was through West Virginia Universoty where she was chapter president and project lead on a water filtration project in the Dominican Republic. Meredith has a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Advisors  Dr. Gordon Streeb, Ph.D. Gordon is currently Visiting Professor of Economics at Emory University in Atlanta, having retired from The Carter Center at the end of August 2004 where he had been Associate Executive Director for Peace Programs. Ambassador Streeb joined the Center in March 1994 as a diplomat-in-residence near the end of a 30 year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, a professional path that included assignments in West Berlin, Mexico, Geneva, deputy chief of mission in New Delhi, culminating in his appointment as ambassador to Zambia from 1990-1993. His Washington assignments included executive assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Economic and Social Affairs in the Bureau International Organization Affairs. An economist by training, Ambassador Streeb initially directed the Center’s Global Development Initiative, an innovative project to assist emerging democracies in creating sustainable development plans. As Associate Executive Director for the Peace Program area of The Center, Ambassador Streeb’s duties include managerial oversight for projects to prevent and resolve conflict within nations, promote and protect human rights, observe elections in emerging democracies, and build the economic and social foundations necessary to sustain peace and strengthen democracy. Ambassador Streeb received Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota. He is a native of Windsor, Colorado. He worked as a nuclear engineer for Dow Chemical Company, operator of the Rocky Flats nuclear plant near Denver, 1961-1962. He taught economics at the University of Minnesota and Normandale State Junior College, 1969-1973. His foreign languages are German, Spanish, and French. Contact Gordon Pamela Armstrong Scott
Pamela is a communications expert specializing in executive coaching, consulting, and e-learning to members of the engineering profession. Through the use of strategic communication plans and leadership evaluation, she gives clients a framework for personal growth both in the workplace and in life. Pamela is owner and CEO of Armstrong Scott, Inc. Prior to establishing her consulting business, she was a Communications Specialist for the U.S. Government Accountability Office Pamela has a M.A. in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Communications from Bethany College. Contact Pamela | |
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