True leadership begins with recognizing the value that every individual brings to the table. Michelle Kam-Biron's commitment to mentoring students, supporting women in engineering and fostering professional growth reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedication to Principle 5, Everybody Matters; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 2, Long-Range View. Through her efforts to expand opportunities and empower future engineers, Michelle is helping build a stronger, more inclusive profession for generations to come.
Creating a stronger future starts with investing in people today. Angel Leon’s dedication to scholarships, mentorship and industry outreach reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s commitments to Barc’s Principle 8, Give Back; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 2, Long-Range View. Through his efforts to connect students with opportunities and encourage future industry leaders, Angel is helping ensure the construction industry remains strong for generations to come.
In this article, Angel Leon, Simpson Strong-Tie Training Specialist/Outreach Coordinator and cofounder of Timber-Strong, discusses the creation of this ASCE design build competition, what it teaches architecture and structural engineering students, and how the program will grow in the future.
