Welcome to A Dam Conversation With... Mia Kannik!

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 Takeaways from This Episode7:00 – “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 mobility12:20 – Soil Mechanincs and Earth Structures coursework in Master’s Degree Program helped prepare Mia early in her career13:10 – There is a benefit to pursuing a Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering for a successful dam safety career14:30 – There is a transition in the industry from building new dams to rehabilitation and decommissioning of dams26:30 – Advice to younger self – Get involved and learn/collaborate with the communityHigh Hazard Potential Dam Grant InformationASDSO’s Collaborate Website (Collaborate | Association of State Dam Safety)We want to hear from you! Send us a message at [email protected] and let us know what questions you may have for our leaders and innovators.Get Involved!Association MembershipIn addition to free resources for the Dam Safety community, membership with ASDSO provides the following list of benefits and more! Follow this link to join! https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member  Member discounts on all training and productsUnlimited access to full ASDSO conference papersOnline member directoryMiscellaneous surveys archiveJournal of Dam Safety.Committee MembershipConsider joining one of the many ASDSO committees and Interest Groups. Find the full list at the following link:  Committees and Interest Groups | Association of State Dam SafetyUpcoming Training OpportunitiesFind upcoming training opportunities, including on-demand webinars, live webinars, seminars, and past content in the Training Center! Training Center | Association of State Dam SafetyASDSO ToolboxThe ASDSO Toolbox (www.damtoolbox.org) is intended to be a one-stop shop for current guidelines and regulations of the dam safety industry. The content is growing but we need your help to further the momentum! Consider volunteering as a moderator, proposing new content, or suggesting additional resources. This program was copyrighted in 2024 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials with All Rights Reserved.