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 Podcast
00:27 - Meet Rossana D'Antonio: Background & Achievements
01:59 - Rossana’s Journey: From Engineer to Executive
04:11 - Challenges at LA County Public Works
07:51 - Emergency Management & Wildfire Response
09:31 - Personal Impact of Disasters
13:23 - Reflections on Public Service & Community Impact
15:42 - ASCE Leadership & National Advocacy
19:52 - The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
22:23 - Inspiring the Next Generation: Movies & Outreach
27:19 - Mentorship & Professional Growth
30:25 - Advice for Emerging Engineers
32:33 - About "26 Seconds": Writing the Book
39:05 - The Story Behind the Title
42:39 - Aviation Safety & Systemic Gaps
44:54 - Advocacy & How Viewers Can Get Involved
46:11 - Looking Ahead: Rossana’s Next Chapters
48:10 - 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.

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The Public Works Podcast: Rossana Dantonio Episode