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Clemson Engineers for Developing Communities

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Meet CEDC Program Director

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Vanessa Lembi
2026-2027 Program Director
Civil Engineering | Rising Senior | Coral Springs, FL

Vanessa Lembi is a Civil Engineering student entering her senior year at Clemson. She joined CEDC to gain professional guidance and connect with fellow engineering students. Passionate about global experiences, Vanessa has studied abroad three times during her college career. Outside of CEDC, she is heavily involved in ASCE, particularly with Clemson's Concrete Canoe Team, and hopes to pursue a career in project management within the engineering industry after graduation.

What excites you most about CEDC this year?

“I'm excited to help create a welcoming and supportive environment for CEDC members this year! I hope to strengthen professional development opportunities that help students build meaningful connections with peers and industry professionals.”

Why should Clemson students join CEDC?

“CEDC offers students valuable professional advice, leadership opportunities, and connections with fellow engineering students. It's a strong community that encourages personal growth, networking, and involvement across Clemson's engineering organizations.”

Connect

CEDC brings together a diverse community of problem-solvers. From first-year students bringing new ideas to graduate students providing technical depth, every voice contributes to our mission.

Our team is a multidisciplinary group who are always ready to step up, solve problems, and bridge technical gaps in projects. With students from over 30 different majors working on 15-20 active projects each semester, we create an environment where fresh perspectives meet experienced leadership.

Faculty Advisor: David Vaughn
General Inquiries:  Email Us
Follow us: @ClemsonCEDC for updates and project highlights

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Leadership & Growth Opportunities

Real leadership experience starts here. Our student-led organizational structure mirrors professional engineering firms, giving you hands-on experience in roles that matter.

  • Student Board of Directors - Shape the strategic direction of CEDC
  • Project Managers - Lead teams and drive project success
  • Assistant Project Managers - Develop leadership skills while supporting major initiatives
  • Management Directors - Oversee multiple projects and mentor emerging leaders
  • Functional Directors - Support organizational operations and growth