YMF

Christopher Medora, P.E., ENV SP (AECOM)

Christopher Medora is a Traffic Project Engineer with AECOM in their Philadelphia office. He works on a variety of projects for clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. His experience focuses on the design of traffic control, signing and pavement markings, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and traffic signals, as well as performing analyses and operational studies. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and holds his Envision Sustainability Professional certification.

Chris, or CJ, has served seven (7) years on the YMF board and currently serves as the YMF’s Vice President. Prior to serving as the VP for the YMF, CJ served in the roles of K-12 Outreach Co-Chair (x2), Student Member Transition Chair, Awards Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. During his time as a student at Villanova University, he was actively involved in the YMF’s outreach and community service activities in addition to his roles at the student chapter level.

At the Society level, CJ is a corresponding member of both the new ASCE Committee on Career Pathways & Pipelines and the Committee on Career Advancement. He also serves as a Practitioner Advisor to the Villanova University ASCE Student Chapter.

In his free time, CJ enjoys listening to music, watching sports, spending time with friends, and traveling with his wife, Katie.

Kayla Nelson (Schnabel Engineering)

Nelson is a Senior Staff Professional at Schnabel Engineering in the Geostructural Team. Her work includes preparation of construction plans, performance of geotechnical/structural analysis and design calculations, and construction observation and testing. Kayla’s attention to detail and organization skills aid in the collaboration of her team and providing clients with high-quality and consistent deliverables.

Kayla graduated from Widener University in 2019 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. She is an active member of the Philadelphia Section YMF, having served in the roles of Social Media Chair (1 Term), College Contact Chair (2 Terms), Technical Events Chair (1 Term), Treasurer (1 Term), and Secretary (Current Term). Nelson has represented the Philadelphia YMF at two Younger Member Leadership Symposiums and five ERYMCs. In addition to her involvement in the YMF, Kayla is involved in the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI); She currently serves as Website Director on the Board. At the society-level, Kayla is a Member of the Committee on Student Members (CSM).

Kayla is enthusiastic about the possibility of serving as your next Vice President and continuing her service to the Younger Members of ASCE Philadelphia.

Tyler Farley (TPD)

Tyler Farley is a Highway Design Specialist with Traffic Planning & Design, Inc. (TPD), working in the Access and Multimodal Design Groups in the Philadelphia office. He specializes in the design and permitting of roadways, driveways, traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, as well as on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, and highway safety improvements. His project experience spans work throughout the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Tyler graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Over the past seven years, he has been actively involved with the Younger Member Forum (YMF), where he currently serves as Awards Chair. His previous roles on the YMF board include Civil Engineering (Civ-E) Club Chair, College Contact Chair, Information Technology (IT) Chair, and Professional Development Chair.

Outside of work, Tyler enjoys traveling, running, golfing, attending concerts and Philadelphia sporting events, and spending time with family, friends, and his dog.

Kerianne Chen (TPD)

Kerianne (they/she) works at TPD, Inc. as a Highway Design Specialist. They have been on the ASCE Philly YMF board since 2022, serving three terms as K-12 Outreach Chair and one term as Community Service Chair (current). She has attended two ERYMCs and one ASCE annual convention. In addition to their involvement with ASCE Philly YMF, Kerianne is active with WTS Philadelphia and serves as Chair for TPD Spectrum, TPD’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group.

At TPD, Kerianne primarily works on PennDOT, DelDOT, and City of Philadelphia projects. Her experience includes roadway horizontal and vertical design, ADA and multimodal design, drainage analysis, plan preparation, and coordination with clients, site engineers, and municipal reviewers. Kerianne is a graduate of Drexel University, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a minor in Communications.

Kerianne’s skills in organization, communication, and collaboration make them a great candidate for Treasurer. She has prepared for this election by talking with executive board members to get a better understanding of the roles and expectations for the position. She appreciates your consideration!

Outside of work, Kerianne is often found volunteering at the animal shelter and fostering animals, reading novels, hiking or camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Appointed Positions

Are you interested in serving as an Appointed Officer on the ASCE Philadelphia YMF Board?

The YMF calls on its members each year to serve on the YMF Board. Current positions, excluding the Executive Board, are appointed by the current, past, and incoming YMF President. Every effort is made to give motivated individuals roles aligning with their passion. A list of positions from this past year and brief descriptions can be accessed here.

If you would like to be considered for the 2026-2026 term year YMF Board, please email ASCE Philadelphia YMF President, Kevin Walsh (jkwalsh@hntb.com), by no later than 12:00 PM EST on Friday, May 29, 2026. In the email, please rank your top three preferred YMF Board roles and why. Let us know if you have any questions about Appointed Officer positions!