Student Advisory Council
Dorsa Ferdosian
Dorsa is a 4th-year civil engineering student at CSUF with a deep passion for construction management, inspired by her father’s lifelong dedication to the field. Growing up, she cherished the moments spent on jobsites, learning from his skill and tireless work ethic despite his lack of formal education. Now, as she pursues her own path, she sees it as a way to honor his hard work and shared dreams. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, she is committed to strengthening the department, fostering a supportive environment, and ensuring every student has the resources to succeed.
Sushant Chaudhary
Sushant Chaudhary is a graduate student at CSUF pursuing a Master's in Civil (Structural) Engineering. His academic interests focus on concrete and earthquake engineering, and he is actively involved in research projects related to these areas. Outside of academics, he enjoys traveling, reading books, watching movies, and participating in sports. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, Sushant is dedicated to advocating for the student body, fostering better communication between students and faculty, and contributing to the enhancement of the academic environment.
Carlos Flores
Carlos Flores is a third-year civil engineering student at CSUF, dedicated to excelling academically and gaining a deep understanding of his coursework. Fascinated by civil engineering, he is eager to expand his knowledge. Outside the classroom, Carlos enjoys staying active through soccer, running, and gym workouts, and he’s an avid fan of soccer and football. As a Student Advisory Council member, he looks forward to becoming more involved in his education, contributing to the program's improvement, and gaining valuable school engagement experience.
Mariana Rocha
Growing up on a dairy farm as a first-generation Mexican American, Mariana developed a passion for engineering through hands-on problem-solving and innovation. Now pursuing civil engineering, she focuses on construction projects and is gaining valuable experience as an intern with the City of Fullerton. As a Student Advisory Council member, she aims to advocate for her peers, bring fresh perspectives, and foster academic and professional growth for all students.
Diego Lara
Diego Lara is a Student Currently Majoring in Civil Engineering. His current goal is to utilize his skills & resources to work for a Construction contractor or engineering firm in the future. He is inspired by his family & would like to become the first engineer in his family. Diego is currently involved in this year’s 2024-2025 ASCE steel bridge & will be competing along with other CSUF students. As a member of the Student Advisory Council this year, he would like to work on creating more opportunities for students that will give them early-on career experience
Paolo Madrigal
Paolo is an undergraduate student with a strong interest in reinforced concrete design and structural engineering research. He is actively involved in civil engineering clubs, as he will participate in CEMA's design-build competition and ASCE's concrete canoe team; additionally, he has branched out to act as one of Titan Rover's science leads. To advance his interest in research, he collaborates with faculty on materials science research and uses his knowledge to work as a tutor for civil engineering classes. With these experiences, Paolo aims to enhance CSUF's civil engineering learning experience through direct collaboration with faculty.
