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.
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Chairs + 1 Coordinator + 1 Webmaster
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~2-3 hours per month
Marketing Committee:
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Chairs + 1 Coordinator + 1 Webmaster
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~2-3 hours per month
Marketing Committee:
- Fernando A Ceballos (Executive Sponsor, Board President)
- 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.
Open Roles: 4 total, 4 Program Managers
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Partnerships Committee:
Open Roles: 4 total, 4 Program Managers
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Partnerships Committee:
- Fernando A Ceballos (Executive Sponsor, Board President)
- 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.
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Program Managers + 2 Chairs
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Core Team:
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Program Managers + 2 Chairs
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Core Team:
- Miguel Garcia (Executive Sponsor, Board Treasurer)
- 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.
Open Roles: 5 total, 3 Program Managers + 2 Chairs
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Core Team:
Open Roles: 5 total, 3 Program Managers + 2 Chairs
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month
Core Team:
- Andrea V. Shinn (Executive Sponsor, Board Vice President)
- Gabino Hernandez (Professional Development Director, Committee Chair)
- Brianne C. Martin (MentorSHPE Program Manager)
- Samantha Treviño (GLEDA Program Manager)
- [OPEN Role] Professional Development Series (PDS) Program Manager
- [OPEN Role] - Collegiate Development Series (CDS) Program Manager
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.
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Program Managers + 2 Coordinators
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
Open Roles: 4 total, 2 Program Managers + 2 Coordinators
Commitment: Bi-weekly Planning Meetings; ~4-5 hours per month.
Core Team:
- Evelin Lopez (Executive Sponsor, Board Secretary)
- Susana Bali (Community Outreach Director)
