Keynote SpeakerFaviola GarciaDeputy Regional Administrator Federal Aviation Administration Ms. Faviola “Favi” Garcia, has served as Deputy Regional Administrator of the Western Pacific Region for the past two and half years. The Western-Pacific Region encompasses four states (Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) and three territories (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marina Islands). Additionally, the Western-Pacific Region oversees six of the nation’s core airports: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco. | Camp Counselor (Chair)Cole T. Hartfiel, C.M. Senior Airport Planner Hello Campers! I'm looking forward to sharing our great City of Sacramento with you all for the upcoming Camp SWAAAE. Please be assured we are working hard to bring you an experience where you'll be "Building Connections to help you fly!" SWAAAE is a community of professionals dedicated to making the world of aviation better every single day. We can't wait to share our campfire stories with you all so we can work together to make this region the best for aviation. You don't want to miss out, so if you've not registered yet, worry not, we have "bunks" (rooms) available nearby, and we look forward to meeting with you soon! |
Here she provides leadership on cross-organizational issues and is responsible for daily operations on internal and external stakeholder activities.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Garcia served as the Supervisory Senior Advisor for the Western Pacific Regional Administrator. She oversaw the region’s daily community engagement activities, and routinely worked towards building and fostering relationships with congressional offices, federal, state and local elected officials, airport executives, aviation state directors, airlines and industry partners, and members of the community at large. She has over 38 years of FAA experience, having served over half of that time in various capacities in the Regional Administrator’s Office.
Ms. Garcia has been an active member of the National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees for over 26 years, where she served as National President from October 2017 through September 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University of Dominguez Hills and has three adult children, two of which are proud Air Traffic Controllers at the FAA.
| SpeakerRoy AmbrosePM/Civil Engineer SFO ADO Read more about Roy Ambrose.Hey there I'm Roy Ambrose, a Civil Engineer working at the San Francisco Airports District Office within the FAA for the past three years. My expertise lies in airport design, pavement, and construction standards, where I've contributed to ensuring safe and efficient air travel operations. My journey into Civil Engineering began during my time at the University of California, Merced, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. It was there that I discovered my passion for the field through immersive experiences like participating in a truss bridge competition, sparking my fascination with civil engineering. "A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work." This quote is something I live by, as it embodies the ethos of perseverance and dedication that drives me in both my personal and professional endeavors. It aligns perfectly with the mission of the FAA, where every day, we work tirelessly to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel. Beyond the confines of engineering, I find solace in the virtual realms of video games, immersing myself in interactive worlds for leisure. Additionally, I'm an avid powerlifter, constantly challenging myself physically and mentally in the pursuit of strength and fitness. I believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, both personally and professionally, and I'm always eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts and industry professionals. |
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SpeakerLemuel del Castillo Lead PM/Civil Engineer Read more about Lemuel del Castillo.Lemuel del Castillo is the Lead Civil Engineer for the San Francisco Airports District Office (SFO ADO) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an office that administers the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Northern California. He is a subject matter expert for airport design standards and AIP for the SFO ADO. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at California State University, Los Angeles in June 2014. He received his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering at the same university in June 2016. He started with the FAA in October 2015. He is readily available to provide guidance to airports’ questions and issues. |
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| SpeakerVincent NguyenPlanner/PM Los Angeles ADO Read more about Vincent Nguyen.Vincent Nguyen is a Planner/PM with the Federal Aviation Administration at the Los Angeles Airports District Office. He collaborates with the various FAA Lines of Business to support major airport capital improvement plans and program implementations at numerous airports in Southern California. He was most recently a PM with the Seattle Airports District Office. Prior to his roles with the FAA, Mr. Nguyen was an accomplished design consultant with national firms working on major capital programs at hub airports that include: LAX, PDX, SEA, and SLC. |
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ModeratorRavi H. Singh
Vice President of Growth and Development PBS Engineers, Inc. |
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speakerFernando Yanez
Lead PM/Civil Engineer SFO ADO Read more about Fernando Yanez.Currently serving as Lead Program Manager for Airport Planning at the San Francisco Airports District Office. 20-years experience with Federal Aviation Administration. Bachelor of Science in Aviation, along with FAA Airway Science Program Certificate from SJSU, and FAA Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL) Graduate, Cohort 8. |
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