Jacob Hamada, Eit
About Jacob Hamada, Eit
Jacob Hamada serves as the Publicity Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he has been active since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, which he attended from 2018 to 2022, and has a background in various leadership roles within civil engineering organizations.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Jacob Hamada currently serves as the Publicity Director for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Conference Coordinator for ASCE from 2020 to 2021. His involvement with ASCE began in 2018 when he took on the role of Mentee Relations for six months. Additionally, he served as Sports Director for one year from 2019 to 2020, where he likely contributed to organizing sports-related activities and events for members.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Hamada completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2022. His educational journey began at Southridge High School, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, which he applies in his various roles within engineering organizations.
Background
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Jacob Hamada's upbringing has influenced his passion for transportation. This interest is reflected in his professional experiences, particularly in transportation planning and traffic operations. He has gained practical experience through internships and leadership roles in various engineering organizations at Cal Poly SLO.
Internship Experience
In 2021, Jacob Hamada interned at Kimley-Horn as a Transportation Planning/Traffic Operations Intern for three months in Orange, California. This role allowed him to gain hands-on experience in transportation planning, further enhancing his expertise in the field. His internship experience complements his academic background and leadership roles in civil engineering organizations.
Leadership Roles at Cal Poly SLO
Jacob Hamada has held several leadership positions at Cal Poly SLO. Since 2021, he has been the President of the Cal Poly SLO Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). He also served as the Alumni Coordinator for ITE from 2020 to 2021 and as the President of Chi Epsilon, the civil engineering honor society, from 2020 to 2021. These roles demonstrate his commitment to fostering community and professional development within the engineering field.