Q&A with your 2019-2020 Director of Outreach: Alysa Johnson

What do you do for work?

I work as a highway engineer focused on roadway design for SRF Consulting Group.

Tell us about your role on the ASCE board.

I am the Director of Outreach where I’ll focus on organizing activities in the community to help educate and excite the community about civil engineering.

What previous positions have you held with ASCE?

I was involved with the ASCE YMG as the outreach chair for a couple years, then as the president and past president.

Who inspires you?

My grandmother is my biggest inspiration. Not only is she kind and loving, but I am astonished on how she was able to get through life’s struggles while building her career and raising a family. My favorite days are drinking coffee or wine and talk about fun memories.

What was your first job?

My first job was working in guest services at the Elm Creek Park Reserve’s winter chalet where I sold passes, rentals, and lessons. The next summer I lifeguarded at their man made swimming pond where I met my future husband!