The Public Works Podcast: Rossana Dantonio Episode

Episode Title:Leadership, Resilience & the book "26 Seconds" ✈️ Episode Summary:Join host Shane Silsby as he sits down with Rossana D'Antonio, former Deputy Director of LA County Public Works, ASCE leader, and author of "26 Seconds." Rossana shares her journey from engineer to executive, her experience with disaster response, her advocacy for infrastructure and aviation safety, and the deeply personal story behind her book.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & About the Podcast00:27 - Meet Rossana D'Antonio: Background & Achievements01:59 - Rossana’s Journey: From Engineer to Executive04:11 - Challenges at LA County Public Works07:51 - Emergency Management & Wildfire Response09:31 - Personal Impact of Disasters13:23 - Reflections on Public Service & Community Impact15:42 - ASCE Leadership & National Advocacy19:52 - The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card22:23 - Inspiring the Next Generation: Movies & Outreach27:19 - Mentorship & Professional Growth30:25 - Advice for Emerging Engineers32:33 - About "26 Seconds": Writing the Book39:05 - The Story Behind the Title42:39 - Aviation Safety & Systemic Gaps44:54 - Advocacy & How Viewers Can Get Involved46:11 - Looking Ahead: Rossana’s Next Chapters48:10 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find "26 Seconds"49:39 - Outro & Final Reflections🔗 Learn more about Rossana and her book "26 Seconds" at https://rossanadantonio.com/ or on LinkedIn or wherever books are sold.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share to help us spotlight the people who build and serve our communities!#PublicWorks #Podcast #Leadership #Engineering #ASCE #AviationSafety #Resilience #RossanaDAntonio #26Seconds #TPWP