1980

In the beginning

It all started with an internship.

1986

Secured a full time job as an Engineer I/II

Moved on from an internship to a full time job in the Public Works Department.

1989

First female engineer in the Transportation Department

Promoted to an Associate Engineer in the Transportation Department.

1990

Traffic Operations Luau

Traffic Operations Luau

The committee that made the Luau a huge success.  Laura “Maui-Waui” made sure the committee reached their goal of “This year it is going to be different.”

1993

Parking Manager

Parking Manager

Promoted to Parking Manager in the Transportation Department.

2001

Senior Civil Engineer

Promoted to Senior Civil Engineer in the Transportation Department.

2003

Division Manager

Promoted to Division Manager overseeing Neighborhood Traffic Management division in the Transportation Department.

2006

DOT Fall Recognition Picnic

DOT Fall Recognition Picnic

Laura serving up good cheer at DOT’s Fall Recognition Picnic at Kelley Park.

2008

Deputy Director

Deputy Director

Promoted to Deputy Director overseeing Transportation & Parking Operations in the Transportation Department, including Neighborhood Traffic Management, Traffic Signal/ITS Operations, and Parking & Downtown Operations divisions.

2015

Laura addressing smart parking meters that aren’t so smart after all.

Laura addressing smart parking meters that aren’t so smart after all.

“It is frustrating and we don’t like citations to be issued inappropriately. That’s why we absolutely dismiss them when brought to our attention.” Laura having to address San José’s smart parking meters that aren’t so smart after all. ABC7 News took a closer look into how often this problem is..Read More

2018

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Promoted to Assistant Director in the Transportation Department.