4. SHPE’s Roots
Founded in 1974
Los Angeles, Ca
Objective:
To form a national organization of professional engineers to
serve as role models in the Hispanic community
Founding Fathers
President: Rodrigo T. Garcia
1st Vice President: Americo Garza
2nd Vice President: George Esquer
Secretary: Andres Santa Maria
Treasurer: Alex Vidaurrazaga
William E. Nuanes*
* Did not hold office in 1974
6. SHPE’s NEW Mission & Vision
Mission
SHPE changes lives by empowering the
Hispanic community to realize its fullest
potential and to impact the world through
STEM awareness, access, support and
development
Vision
SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly
valued and influential as the leading innovators,
scientists, mathematicians and engineers
7. Strategic Plan
Developed in Summer 2011
Collaborative effort among board
members, staff, foundation board members
and corporate representatives
Roadmap for fulfilling our mission and
reaching our vision
Available on shpe.org website
9. National Board of Directors
National Secretary
Nicolyn Hernandez
Nicolyn.Hernandez@shpe.org
PG&E
National Undergraduate Rep Vice-National Undergraduate Rep National Graduate Representative
Wendy Sepulveda Daniel Saenz Andrea Sanchez
Wendy.Sepulveda@shpe.org Daniel.Saenz@shpe.org Andrea.Sanchez@shpe.org
University of Texas Austin University of Florida University of South Florida
Region 2 Vice President Region 4 Vice President
David Vera Elvia Morales
David.Vera@shpe.org Elvia.Morales@shpe.org
Raytheon Barclays
10. Regional Student Representatives
Region 1
Ariana Nicole Castillo
Ariana.Castillo@shpe.org
California State University,
Sacramento
Region 2 Region 3
Jeremy Morales Madrigal Amanda T. Sandoval
Jeremy.Madrigal@shpe.org Amanda.Sandoval@shpe.org
University of California, New Mexico State University
San Diego
Region 4
Sylvana M. Azana
Sylvana.Azana@shpe.org
Stevens Institute of
Technology
Region 5
Region 6
Carolina Rodriguez
Lucas M. Caretta
Carolina.Rodriguez@shpe.org
Lucas.Caretta@shpe.org
Texas A&M University,
University of Minnesota
Kingsville
Region 7
Gabrial Arab
Gabrial.Arab@shpe.org
University of Florida
11. Regional Graduate Representatives
Region I Representative Region II Representative
Javier Gonzalez-Rocha Laura R. Pina
javier.gonzalez@shpe.org laura.pina@shpe.org
California State University, Sacramento University of California,
San Diego
Region III Representative Region IV Representative
Indhira Hasbun Karem Court
inhira.hasbun@shpe.org karem.court@shpe.org
Utah State University
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Region V Representative Region VI Representative
Federico Aguayo Jorge Alfonso
federico.aguayo@shpe.org jorge.alfonso@shpe.org
University of Texas at Austin Purdue University
Region VII Representative
Suzana Vallejo-Heligon
suzana.vallejo@shpe.org
Duke University
12. SHPE Foundation
Formerly AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in
Technology, Engineering, Math and Science)
Established in August 2003
Partnered with SHPE since 2003
Office opened in Arlington, TX in June 2005
Objective:
To develop educational enrichment and academic outreach
initiatives, for Latinos/as, that extend throughout the pre-college to
Ph.D. pathway.
Programs
Scholarships, fellowships, pre-college programs, ACE Mini Grants,
Graduate programs, Regional Science Bowls, Noche de Sciencias
and Workshops
More info in the SHPE Foundation workshop!
13. SHPE Inc. & Foundation Governance
Structure
AHETEMS
Foundation BOD SHPE NBOD
Management
Committee
Strategic Strategic
Management Management
Committee Committee
CEO
14. SHPE Staff At Your Service
Pilar Montoya, Belem Majalca,
Chief Executive Officer Membership Coordinator
Beatriz Garcia,
National Meetings & Frank Barragan,
Events Manager IT Manager
Elicia Magana, Stephanie Herrera,
National Meetings & Foundation Director
Events Coordinator
15. MemberSHPE
Chapters*
261 Student chapters
81 Professional chapters*
Total SHPE Chapters: 342
Regions*
Region 1 – 1,135 Members
Region 2 – 1,392 Members
Region 3 – 471 Members
Region 4 – 2,658 Members
Region 5 – 1,487 Members
Region 6 – 1,064 Members
Region 7 – 1,193 Members
*Final Fiscal 2011-2012 Year Numbers
16. Total Members
Total Student MemberSHPE : 7,529
Total Professional MemberSHPE: 1,871
Total Lifetime MemberSHPE: 318
17. National Member Benefits
Students - $5 (Annually)
Discounted registration rate for conference and events
Graduation Stoles for undergraduates and graduates
Resume exposure to companies on OneSHPE
SHPE Magazine
Professionals -$45 (Annually)
Discounted registration rate for conference and events
Discounted professional certification courses at SHPE Conference
SHPE Magazine
Lifetime Member -$500 (One Time)
Discounted registration rate for conference and events
Special invitation the lifetime member and founders reception at the
conference
SHPE Magazine
18. How can you take advantage of
your professional membership?
19. Professional Membership
Value at the SHPE Conference (Fall):
Professional skills for the new professional
Access to CEU credited courses at the
Access to professional competitions
Networking and career access
Value at RLDC (Spring):
Leadership skills for the young professional
Skills for aspiring chapter leaders
Networking with other regional professionals
20. Professional Membership (continued…)
Value at NILA (August):
Leadership skills for the new chapter leader
Professional skills and hands-on application
Value at Management Growth Training
(MGT) (Summer/Fall even years):
For the 5 year professional
Project management skills and PMP Credit
People management skills and application
21. Professional Membership (continued…)
Value at Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)
Summer/Fall odd years:
For the 10 year professional
Training to prepare the experienced professional to climb the ladder
into the c-suite
Networking with the top Hispanic technical professional in the country
23. Regional Graduate Representatives (RGRs)
Regional Graduate Representatives (RGRs) are the
liaison and voice for graduate students in their region on
the Graduate Committee.
Oversee and work with the Graduate Ambassadors to
plan and execute programming for graduate students
within their region.
RGRs are elected for a one-year term by all paid SHPE
graduate student members in their region.
24. What is a Graduate Ambassador?
Liaison and voice for graduate students in their chapter to
the RGR and other regional and national leaders.
Work with their chapter leadership to plan and execute
programming for graduate students and advocacy for
undergraduate students in their chapter as well as events
for all students.
They also work to create awareness of opportunities for
graduate students in SHPE such as conferences,
scholarships, and other programming.
25. Graduate Ambassador Handbook v1.0
Leadership Structure Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
October 11, 2011
SHPE
(Roles and Descriptions) Graduate Ambassador Handbook v1.0
Programs to implement
Events to host
For handbook, email:
peterdrios@gmail.com PREPARED BY:
Omar De Leon
Graduate Committee Co-Chair 2011-2012
Mauro Rodriguez
Graduate Committee Co-Chair 2011-2012
Vanessa Garcia
Graduate Committee 2011-2012
Peter Rios
National Graduate Representative 2011-2012
26. How Valuable is SHPE to You?
Become an MVP: Students
Empower yourself to be a leader
Extensive internship, jobs, and career opportunities
Extraordinary college experience
Propel yourself ahead of peers with supplemental technical
skills
Become an MVP: Professionals
Continuous Learning (RLDC, MGT, ELI, Conference)
Empower yourself to be a leader
Inspire the next generation as a role model
Networking opportunities - personal interactions and
relationship building with peers in other companies
27. Leadership Opportunities
National Level
National Board of Directors
• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• National Graduate Rep
• National Student Rep
• Vice National Student Rep
• 7 Regional Vice Presidents
Regional Level
Regional Vice President
Regional Student Representatives
Regional Graduate Representatives
28. Leadership Opportunities (continued...)
National Committees
National Affairs Committee (NAC)
Educational Curriculum
Professional Development
Graduate Committee
Elections
Bylaws/Policies & Procedures
SHPE Conference
National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA)
29. Elections Timeline
February 15 - Membership payment
due to be eligible to run for office or vote
March 15 - Nomination forms due
April 11 - Ballots and biographies sent to eligible voters
Write-in candidacy available
May 2 - Ballots due by 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
May 3 - Ballots will be counted
May 9 - Winners and run-off election schedule (if necessary)
announced
July 1 - Winners take office
30. SHPE Core Programs
SHPE Jr.
Increase the number of SHPE Chapters in high schools
across the nation
Noche de Ciencias
Nationwide effort during
Hispanic Heritage Month
Scholarship Matching Program
Grant matching (up to $500)
chapters’ scholarship program
Mentorship Program
Pre-college, Undergrad, Grad
and Professional program
31. ACE Mini Grants
Advancing Career in Engineering (ACE)
Deadline: April 15th
The Ace Grant Must
Encourage Hispanic high school students
to:
• Complete High School
• Attend a 4 year college/university
• Obtain a degree in STEM
• Pursue a STEM degree
32. What is Needed to Apply?
Cover Letter Page
ACE Cover Letter/Page
ACE Application Form with all necessary original
signatures
ACE Mini-Grant Proposal Narrative
Letter of Agreement with all necessary original
signatures
Advisor’s Letter of Support (Student Chapters Only)
List of Chapter Officers
List of Calendar Events
33. National Conferences and Events
All Members
Regional Leadership Development Conferences
(RLDC)
National Institute of Leadership Advancement
(NILA)
SHPE Conference
Professionals Only
Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)
Management Growth Training (MGT)
Non-Members
SHPE Conference
34. National Conferences and Events
Regional Leadership Development
Conferences (RLDC)
Premier regional training for SHPE future executive
board members
Objective:
Increase regional unity
Improve chapters knowledge of SHPE National
Improve the infrastructure of SHPE student and
professional chapters.
35. National Conferences and Events
National Institute for Leadership
Advancement (NILA)
Premier leadership training event for SHPE chapter
leaders
Objective:
Chapter Management
Personal Development
Increase SHPE infrastructure knowledge
36. National Conferences and Events
Management Growth Training (MGT)
Is the 2nd tier leadership training program for SHPE
members currently in management positions or aspiring
to become managers.
Objective:
Project Management
Financial Management
Communication Skills
37. National Conferences and Events
Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)
Is the 1st tier leadership training program for SHPE
members currently in management positions aspiring to
become executives
Objective:
Develop Executive Career Path
Build Network of Future Executives
Communication Skills
38. National Conferences and Events
SHPE Conference
Largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in
the country
Objective:
Recruit top talent from SHPE membership
Provide educational, technical development
Provide career opportunities
39. SHPE National Recognition
SHPE Magazine
Quarterly Magazine
Regional Round Up
Corporate Sponsors receive magazines
SHPE Technical Achievement Recognition (STAR) Awards
Most prestigious awards members can receive
Student Role Model
Professional Role Model
Recognized at SHPE Conference
NRP Student and Professional Chapter Awards
Large Chapter
Medium Chapter
Small Chapter
Recognized at SHPE Conference
40. STAR Awards
Call for nominations – July 15, 2013
Jaime Oaxaca Award
Highest Award given to a SHPE Member
Professional Role Model
Presented to an outstanding SHPE professional member who has provided
selfless and outstanding contributions to his or her SHPE professional
chapter and the Hispanic community.
Student Role Models
Highest award given by SHPE to a SHPE student member who has
provided selfless and outstanding contributions to their SHPE student
chapter and the Hispanic community, while at the same time, maintaining
academic excellence.
Other
Community Service Award , SHPE Star of Today, SHPE Star of Tomorrow
Ceremony held at SHPE Conference
41. Who do you contact for technical
issues on OneSHPE?
42. SHPE National At Your Service
Information about SHPE events – National
Conference, NILA, RLDC’s, MGT, ELI, etc…
Contact: events@shpe.org
Technical issues on OneSHPE or the shpe.org
website
Contact: helpdesk@shpe.org
Questions regarding membership (updates,
payments), event registration, Chapter Bylaw
changes or stole ordering
Contact: membership@shpe.org
Shpe.org website
SHPE Handbook
OneSHPE
44. Like Us, Follow Us -
SHPE on Social Media
Facebook – Society of Hispanic Professional
Professional Engineers (SHPE) – National Group
Twitter - @shpe
LinkedIn – The Society of Hispanic Professional
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