VANESSA GALVEZ
CIVIL ENGINEER
Vanessa Galvez is a civil engineer; she helps develop the infrastructure of cities! For example, in 2016, she oversaw the implementation of bioswales in Maspeth, Queens in New York. Bioswales are designed to absorb runoff water. Plants soak up storm water, preventing flooding in cities. Ms. Galvez manages their location; they’re usually built near sidewalks and streets. Plus, they give a fresh appeal to the landscape!
As reported in UMKC University News, Ms. Galvez “became interested in Civil Engineering after watching a documentary about levee failures in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.”
She currently works for Jacobs, an engineering firm for sustainable solutions, and previously worked for NYC Department of Design and Construction.
Further resources
(some links may repeat from above)
Read about Vanessa Galvez’s involvement in the Bioswales project more through University News.
Or, you can read about it on LatinTrends.
Ms. Galvez was featured in the book Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers!
Ms. Galvez was celebrated as a STEM role model for Hispanic Heritage Month 2020: read about it here and here.