Jowin Jung knows she has a responsibility to help make this world a better place. As a parent of a young child and with another one on the way, Jung believes her role at the SFPUC has an impact to make a difference for future generations. Jung is a Regulatory Specialist in the SFPUC’s Water…
Author: Teresa Young
Michael Tran, a San Franciscan and Child of Refugees, Knew This was the Job for Him
Michael Tran early on knew he wanted to take a job in public service, especially with the City and County of San Francisco. A child of Vietnam refugees, Tran was born and raised in San Francisco and attended George Washington High School. Through the years, he has seen the City change, but some things are…
Why Richard Thi Believes Shared Ideas, Walks of Life and Experiences Make a Difference
Growing up, Richard Thi never thought about a career in public service, let alone working at a wastewater treatment plant. Raised in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point, Thi is an apprentice stationary engineer at the Southeast Treatment Plant for the SFPUC’s Wastewater Enterprise. He is currently going through his final year in the four-year apprenticeship program….
Why Angela Cheung Believes Diverse Skills are Key to Keeping the Hetch Hetchy System Running
“I don’t know of another water system quite like ours. The way we move water through the Regional Water System is a bit unique,” said Angela Cheung. Cheung is the SFPUC’s Water Supply and Treatment Division Manager, where she oversees the system integral to the delivery of high-quality drinking water to 2.7 million people in…
Why Spread da Aloha is a Way of Life for Ryan Gabriel
“Spread da Aloha” is a family mantra of Ryan Gabriel’s, one that has deep meaning from his grandfather and has been a way of life. Gabriel is a System Operations Manager for the SFPUC’s Water Supply & Treatment Division. He oversees the operations of the Regional Water System, which covers facilities and local water supplies…
How Diversity and History Helped Jennie Pang Learn to be Stronger
“Diversity in our society is a great way to help us become more open-minded and adaptable to life’s inevitable changes,” shared Jennie Pang. “Personally, hearing how history has shaped other people’s lives has made me a more emotionally and mentally strong, such as being more considerate and patient toward others.” Pang is a Regulatory Specialist…