Dr. Noel Hacegaba is the Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, managing its daily operations and leading key initiatives like the Supply Chain Information Highway. He played a crucial role in addressing the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis with innovative solutions such as the first "pop-up yard" and 24-hour terminal operations. With over 26 years of experience, he holds multiple degrees from USC and a doctorate from the University of La Verne, where he also teaches. Dr. Hacegaba is a Certified Port Executive and serves on several industry boards, contributing significantly to the goods movement sector.

The Port of Long Beach:

http://www.polb.com

Internships and Scholarships at the Port of Long Beach

https://polb.com/community/education/

Global Logistics Professional program at CSULB

https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/global-logistics-professional

Dr. Thomas O'Brien is Associate Dean at the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPACE) at Cal State Long Beach and is also the Deputy Director of the METRANS Transportation Consortium. He directs the California Local Technical Assistance Program (CALTAP) Center, or CalTAP, and previously led CPaCE's Center for International Trade and Transportation. His work focuses on logistics, supply chain management, and transportation workforce. Dr. O'Brien holds a Master's and Ph.D. from USC and is an Eno and Eisenhower Transportation Fellow.

Come join us as we pick Dr. O'Brien's brain on the subject of Global Logistics and the many career paths anyone can take.

IANA Scholarship Information:

https://intermodal.org/scholarship-program

CPACE Certificate Programs:

https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/courses/certificate-programs