The Campaign Trail: President

SHPE DFW will be holding Elections for our Board of Directors at the General Body Meeting on Saturday, May 4th. We're looking for leaders to direct SHPE's goals on the local level for the next year!  Want to learn a little more? ​

2018-2019 President - Andrea V. Shinn ("Drea")
SHPE Lifetime Member, active member since 2006 - SHPE BOD Bio

Random Fact:
"What do Catelyn Stark and Drea have in common? They both are Defenders (ISFJ-T's) based on Myers Briggs. [www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality]

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Our current President, Drea, had this to say about what it means to be President of SHPE DFW: ​

My background has been in FinTech for the last 8 years as a hybrid solutions engineer and technical project manager.  Many who know me well, know that I'm quite the introvert and prefer being behind the scenes - seriously, I did theater crew and was a sound engineer both in H.S. & College.  And yes SHPE BOD is perfect for us quieter folks that are interested in the details.  I'm beyond grateful for the platform it has given me to become a better leader!

As President, my core objective is to create a vision for the Chapter that becomes the foundation for the Board to execute.  Then I strive to lead the BOD to help them attain their Goals and those of the Chapter for the year.  Ultimately, I am responsible and accountable for our year-end results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Constantly monitor the overall operations of the Chapter, making sure Directors or Chairpersons assigned to tasks are on track, holding them accountable on behalf of the Board and act according to the By-laws and/or approval of the BOD to ensure ethical, professional and integrity of the Chapter are maintained.   
• Represent the Chapter at all events and community meetings when necessary.
• Monitor all BOD results in accordance with By-laws.
• Keep Directors abreast of all operations, meetings, etc. and be accessible to answer any questions.
• Chair the Executive Committee (Internal Standing) and BOD Transition Committee (Ad Hoc) and facilitate all other committees as needed.  Intervening and assisting the committees whenever necessary.