Helen Sun
About Helen Sun
Helen Sun serves as the Vice President of External Relations for the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she has significantly increased membership and organized events to connect students with industry professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has experience in various roles related to marketing and outreach in civil engineering organizations.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Helen Sun serves as Vice President External Relations at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2021. In this role, she has organized general meetings to introduce civil engineering students to various career paths within the industry. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within ASCE, including Publicity Chair and Outreach Chair, where she was responsible for planning and executing events in collaboration with professional societies and student organizations. Her leadership has contributed to increased engagement within the university community.
Education and Expertise
Helen Sun studied Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2018 to 2022. She also attended West Valley College for Dual Enrollment from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at University College Dublin for 11 months in 2020. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices.
Background
Helen Sun completed her high school education at Lynbrook High School from 2014 to 2018. Following high school, she pursued higher education in civil engineering, which led to various internships and leadership roles in engineering organizations. Her early involvement in student organizations laid the groundwork for her current leadership positions.
Professional Experience
Helen Sun has held various internships that have contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Media Manager for the Engineers in Action Bridge Program in 2019, where she managed communications for the program. She also interned at Reconstruct Inc as a Marketing Intern and VDC Engineer Intern in 2020 and at Caterpillar Inc. as a Marketing Intern in 2021. These roles have equipped her with skills in marketing, media management, and engineering practices.
Achievements in Student Engagement
As Vice President External Relations for ASCE, Helen successfully attracted over 200 students to the first meeting in Fall 2019, resulting in a 50% increase in active membership. Her efforts in organizing events and engaging students have significantly enhanced participation in engineering-related activities, fostering a stronger community among civil engineering students.