Valerie Yanez

Valerie Yanez is a Staff Geotechnical Engineer at GeoEngineers Inc. since September 2021, with a strong academic foundation in geotechnical engineering and civil engineering. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Davis, where Valerie conducted research on microbial induced calcite precipitation to enhance the strength of marine sands, and held multiple roles such as Campus Ambassador, showcasing campus resources, and Undergraduate Research Assistant, testing the mechanical properties of leaf vein patterns. Valerie's internship experience includes serving as a Project Engineer Intern at Joseph J. Albanese, where reports on jobsite progress were created, and as a Sustainability Program Intern for the City of Davis, focusing on solar panel installation procedures. Valerie's educational background includes a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Construction Engineering and Management, both from the University of California, Davis.