November 2026 SEAOSD President's Report

One of the most valuable parts of being involved in SEAOSD is the opportunity to learn from one another. Whether we are discussing lessons from a recent earthquake or connecting with colleagues from across the country, these exchanges help us become better engineers and strengthen our profession.

On October 20, we had a well-attended joint event with EERI focused on the Venezuela earthquake. Thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge and observations, and to everyone who joined us. Learning from past events is an essential part of our growth as engineers, and discussions like this help us apply those lessons to the decisions we make in practice.

A couple of weeks ago, I also attended the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in San Francisco. A small contingent from San Diego joined more than 1,100 attendees from across the country. Bringing that many structural engineers together is a reminder of the depth of knowledge within our profession and the value of making time to share it. We each bring different experiences, and we have much to gain by staying connected beyond our own offices and local communities.

That same opportunity exists here at SEAOSD. I encourage you to attend an upcoming event, take part in a committee, or invite a colleague who has not yet gotten involved. Our association benefits from the experience of longtime members and the questions and perspectives of those just entering the profession.

Thank you for contributing to our structural engineering community. I look forward to continuing these conversations throughout the year.

P.S. Our new website is up and running, check it out! Thank you to Heather, Selena, and Krystinne for helping us launch it. Please let Heather and me know if you encounter any issues.

David Gonzalez, SE

SEAOSD President 2026-27