My intent as a civil engineer is to design infrastructure that improves communities and has a lasting impact on the people who depend on it. I am currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri, where I have developed a strong interest in water and wastewater systems, land development, and public infrastructure. My interest in engineering has grown through hands-on experience outside the classroom. Working with an engineering firm has allowed me to gain experience with various design tools and projects. Seeing how engineers take a community’s needs and turn them into practical designs has reinforced my desire to pursue this career. I want to continue gaining experience in different areas of civil engineering so that I can become a well-rounded engineer and eventually earn my Professional Engineer license. I hope to work as a civil engineering consultant where I can help the community that raised me. I am particularly interested in water and wastewater as these systems are crucial to the public health but often go unnoticed until they fail. I also want to incorporate accessibility into my designs. As a brother of someone with access problems, I have seen first hand the impact of accessible infrastructure. Christine Wilson’s career represents the kind of engineer I hope to become. Her passion for design, commitment to helping clients, and willingness to mentor those beginning their civil engineering careers are qualities I deeply admire. I hope to follow that example by not only designing projects that improve communities, but also by helping and mentoring the next generation of engineers.