Type Of Business:
Consulting Engineering Firm and Education
Expertise:
Ms. Sidaross' expertise is in structural engineering and education.
Major Product/SVS:
Engineering Consultation and Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Chess, Ping Pong, Belly Dancing
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Walden University; Master's Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Southern California; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Alexandria University
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Civil Engineers; ABI; IBC; UCC
Place of Birth:
El Mansourah, Alexandria, Egypt
Industry:
Civil & Structural Engineering
State/Country of Origin:
Greece
Children's Names:
Mariana, Michael
Date of Distinction:
6/6/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
What separates her is her sensitivity to public and infrastructure safety, and practicing ethical engineering with courage. She does not accept intimidation or follow amiss laws and rules. She was the first woman engineer to be elected president for the engineers union in the 36-year history of the union section. In addition, she was also the first woman engineer to earn a doctoral degree in engineering management with an emphasis on the legal/justice system effect on engineering in order to cause positive social change in engineering and legal systems. Her experience includes continuous engineering practice and education in several countries with several languages for more than 20 years. She was the first woman engineer to challenge the union and court system process for women engineers' civil rights. Ms. Sidaross represented herself in courts and faced big retaliation. To the best of her knowledge, she is the first woman civil/structural engineer to receive worldwide recognition such as: Woman of the Year on an international level, the Nobel Prize Medallion, the Peace Prize Medallion and the American Medal of Honor. She also acquired the title of “honorable” more than 12 years ago from the secretary general for the United Culture Convention, and received an Ambassador of Knowledge award and other recognitions from ABI/IBC. She is also the Professional of the Year, representing civil/structural engineering by Cambridge Who’s Who. Although she is proud of her career accomplishments, she notes that she still needs her civil rights and losses back from the retaliation she faced, and for the system of new civil rights to be extended to all members of society.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as a female structural engineer that made a difference in American society through her faith and courage which caused social change for women engineers and well as the civil rights of all engineers. She would also like to be remembered as someone who credited God for helping her to get out of several disasters.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would like to reform the legal system to get civil rights for women engineers as well as herself.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would like to have lunch with Prince William and Kate. She loves this young beautiful couple of the Monarchy of England. Their classic lifestyle reminds her of her own family style, not exactly as the Monarchy, but rather the concept. She loves the fashion, beauty and power they acquire and wishes them all success in their future. She would like to advise them to cause social change using the power that God has given them, to not stand still, and to make a difference in life.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Sidaross is pursuing a doctoral degree in engineering management with an emphasis on the legal system's effect on engineering business and construction. She graduated with honors from the Bridge Design Academy State of California and was able to save the state millions of dollars of losses by correcting a brand new bridge design before construction began. Her actions saved the public of southern California from a disaster that could have happened if the project was actually built.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career are numerous, but if she had to choose one, it would be managing construction sites of hospitals and other major university buildings as a licensed female civil engineer, with about 100 men. She acquired two master degrees in civil engineering with a specialization in structural engineering.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Schools; Local Churches; Earthquake Response, CA; Professional international Organization for Culture Awareness
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination, goal-oriented nature, self-motivation and to the support she receives from her family and God’s help.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her family background and her interest in the construction field. She always wanted to build something that lasts forever, and she did. In addition, having excelled in mathematics and calculus helped her to succeed in the engineering field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Sidaross has done public speaking for Ph.D. graduate students.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Collaborating with Government Companies, Teaching Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, English, French and Arabic Translation in Business and at a Community College
Education Certifications:
Bridge Design Academy Graduate, State of California, with Honors
Awards/Honors:
Professional of the Year in Civil/Structural Engineering, Cambridge Who’s Who (2010); Noble Prize Medallion, ABI/IBC; Peace Prize Medallion, ABI/IBC; American Medal of Honor, ABI/IBC; Ambassador of Knowledge, ABI/IBC; Woman of the Year, ABI/IBC; Greatest Living Legends, ABI/IBC; Hall of Fame, ABI/IBC
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Sidaross hopes to earn a doctorate, develop her business, teach at the university level and become a consultant.