Melody A. Gonzalez, E.I.
About Melody A. Gonzalez, E.I.
Melody A. Gonzalez, E.I. is a civil engineer and Vice Secretary at the American Society of Civil Engineers, with extensive experience in various engineering roles and leadership positions in professional organizations. She has worked at Black & Veatch and has been involved with the Florida Water Environment Association, contributing to community engagement and diversity initiatives.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Currently, Melody A. Gonzalez serves as Vice Secretary at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. She has held this position since 2021. Prior to this role, she was involved with ASCE as Outreach Chair from 2019 to 2020 and as Membership Chair from 2020 to 2021. Her contributions to ASCE focus on enhancing member engagement and outreach initiatives within the civil engineering community.
Education and Expertise
Melody A. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Florida International University, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed an Associate’s Degree in Engineering at Miami Dade College from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background is complemented by her participation in the Water Leadership Institute in 2018, which aimed to develop leadership skills in the water sector.
Background
Melody A. Gonzalez has a diverse professional background in civil engineering and community engagement. She began her career as a Teacher Assistant Volunteer at Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2011. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Civil Engineering Intern at Black & Veatch and Student Research Assistant at Florida International University. She has also served as President of the Engineers Without Borders USA - FIU Student Chapter, where she focused on community outreach.
Achievements
Melody A. Gonzalez has been recognized as a NACME Scholar, highlighting her achievements and potential in engineering. She graduated as a World Ahead Graduate, an accolade that acknowledges outstanding academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Additionally, she serves as a DEI Board Member at the Water Environment Federation, contributing to initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the engineering field.
Professional Involvement
In addition to her role at ASCE, Melody A. Gonzalez is actively involved with the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), where she serves as Secretary for the South Chapter and as Members Relationship Committee Chair at the state level. Her previous roles with FWEA include serving as Student Coordinator and Outreach and Public Communication Chair, where she focused on engaging students and the community in water-related initiatives.