DFW LeaderSHPE Organization
Since 1981 we have had hundreds of individuals volunteer their time on the SHPE DFW Board of Directors (BOD) & planning committees to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to Junior High, High School and College students from diverse backgrounds.
Open Leadership Roles & Volunteer Committee Member Roles
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for marketing, promoting and raising awareness of SHPE DFW within the Chapter’s jurisdiction and maintaining the Chapter’s IT infrastructure, including the website and online social networking platforms.
- Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~2-3 hours per month.
- Fernando A Ceballos (Sponsor)
- Jose Correa (Marketing Director, Committee Chair)
Brand & Partnerships Committee
The Brand & Partnerships Committee is responsible for working with local, regional and national corporations (called “Corporate Partners”), as well as other Latino-based or engineering-based professional organizations (called “Affiliates”) in the region to further the objectives of the Chapter.
Partnerships Committee:
Partnerships Committee:
- Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
- Fernando A Ceballos (Sponsor)
- Santee Hernandez (PR Director, Committee Chair)
Membership Engagement Committee
The Membership Engagement Committee is responsible for managing all member relationships, including existing members, previous members, new member and potential member relationships and organizing activities with local companies that employ large populations of Latino engineers and scientists to educate them about the benefits of becoming SHPE DFW members.
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
- Miguel Garcia (Sponsor)
- Andres Vinueza (Membership Director, Committee Chair)
Professional Growth Committee
The Professional Growth Committee is responsible for scheduling, organizing and facilitating events and activities targeted at developing leadership and professional skills for career advancement.
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
GLEDA Program Planning Sub-committee
The Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA) offers entry-level engineers the opportunity to kick-start their careers.
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
- Andrea V. Shinn (Sponsor)
- Gabino Hernandez (Professional Development Director, Committee Chair)
GLEDA Program Planning Sub-committee
The Gutierrez-Laclette Engineering Development ApprenticeSHPE (GLEDA) offers entry-level engineers the opportunity to kick-start their careers.
- Andrea V. Shinn (Sponsor)
- Gabino Hernandez (Sponsor, *Interim GLEDA Director)
- [OPEN Role - GLEDA Program Manager - Contact Us!]
Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee is responsible for managing the chapter’s educational and community outreach efforts. The singular goal of the committee is to encourage primary and secondary school students to pursue higher education (including undergraduate and postgraduate education, and vocational education and training) in STEM fields.
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
- Evelin Lopez (Sponsor)
- Susana Bali (Community Outreach Director)
