The Port of Oakland has appointed Berkeley CEE alum Emilia Sánchez as its new Director of Engineering! Sánchez joined the Port in February as an Engineering Project Manager. She is the first woman and Latina to serve in this leadership position at the Port.
Sánchez spent over a decade at BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), serving in various positions. She managed the development of the Hayward Maintenance Complex, managed the BART Headquarters Tenant Improvement in Oakland, and worked on the Earthquake Safety Program and the Oakland Airport Connector.
She brings to the Port's Director of Engineering position a depth of experience, combining her technical engineering background with expertise in managing multi-discipline, cross-functional, stakeholder-engaging teams and projects. Her integrated skill sets are ideal for delivering the variety of projects the Port will undertake in its transition to a zero emissions port.
Check out the full press release on the Port of Oakland's website here to learn more about Sanchez's expertise.