This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community.

Today, we welcomed Mia Kannik, a Program Manager with the Ohio Dam Safety Program with over 26 years of experience. Mia, thank you for your stories and advice!

Key Takeawaysfrom This Episode

• 7:00 – “Co-Ops can be great; they can also teach you what you don’t like as well”
• 11:25 – Benefits of working for a state agency include work life balance, an opportunity to work on a lot of interesting projects, and opportunities for upward mobility
• 12:20 – Soil Mechanincs and Earth Structures coursework in Master’s Degree Program helped prepare Mia early in her career
• 13:10 – There is a benefit to pursuing a Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering for a successful dam safety career
• 14:30 – There is a transition in the industry from building new dams to rehabilitation and decommissioning of dams
• 26:30 – Advice to younger self – Get involved and learn / collaborate with the community
• High Hazard Potential Dam Grant Information
• ASDSO’s Collaborate Website (Collaborate | Association of State Dam Safety)

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