Weekly News & Updates | June 22, 2022
WELCOME RAFAEL TO THE SHPE FAMILIA
Join us in welcoming Rafael Magaña to the SHPE team as Director, Philanthropy & Major Gifts! Rafael is a seasoned professional with over 16 years in the nonprofit sector. He previously served as the Senior Director of Development at Momentum (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles County), and was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the Hollywood Schoolhouse. He is based in Los Angeles.
THE HIDDEN COMPETENCIES OF ENGINEERING GRAD SCHOOL
Join us July 12 at 2PM ET for our next #SHPEReads: GRADS Edition. Author and presenter, Catherine G.P. Berdanier, will be discussing her work entitled Surviving, Thriving, Departing, and the Hidden Competencies of Engineering Graduate School. All SHPE members that register, attend, and participate in the meeting will receive a $30 DOORDASH gift card!

MEMBER GIVES VALEDICTORY ADDRESS AT DARTMOUTH
Member Melissa Barales-Lopez was named Dartmouth's Valedictorian. Earlier this month, she gave an impassioned and inspiring speech at her graduation. As a first-generation college student, Melissa talks about finding community, and credits SHPE for making engineering a more accessible profession for Latinx students and other students of color. 
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST SUMMER NOCHE DE CIENCIAS
Looking for some summer fun? Know any K-12 students who would like to build a disk launcher or table tennis robot? Join us for a Noche de Ciencias on Wednesday, July 27. We are hosting summer hours from 5pm-7pm ET. Make sure to register by July 11 to ensure you get a free KiwiCo activity crate (available on a first come, first serve basis).
LATINA STYLE FEATURES CHRIS WILKIE IN 'HIS VIEW'
A big THANKS to LATINA Style Magazine for giving SHPE's CEO, Chris Wilkie, an opportunity to share "His View" in the April edition. "I spend a lot of my time thinking about what it takes to be a true ally-leader and inclusive organization. I strive to ensure that SHPE’s own business culture can be a model for anyone looking to move beyond talking the talk, and start walking the walk." Check out the article below to see how SHPE specifically 'walks the walk.'
QUICK POLL
In honor of the first full day of summer, what's your preferred vacation locale?
Give me warm sand, clear ocean waters, and a fruity drink!
The mountains are calling, and I must go!
#thatresortlife
I'm perfectly happy with a staycation by the pool with a good book.
Globetrotting - hopping on a plane and seeing the world!
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
We had 128 responses to last week's survey question - what would you most like to learn regarding leadership? 27% of you were interested in the different styles and identifying your own. 16% are looking for stories of leadership at all levels, and 11% would like to hear interviews with c-suite level leaders. 24% would like to learn about the different paths one can take, and 23% are seeking tangible leadership skills. #themoreyouknow
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SHPE Board Meeting | June 24 | Board Members Only
Noche de Ciencias Supplies Deadline | July 11 | Register
#SHPEReads: GRAD Edition| July 12 @ 2pm ET | Virtual | Register
STAR Awards Nominations Due | July 15 | Nominate
First Summer Noche de Ciencias | July 27 @ 5pm ET | Register
2022 NILA Presidents Summit | August 3-7 | Orlando, FL | Register
2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC | Sign up for info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.