Weekly News & Updates | July 8, 2021
JUMPSTART YOUR DREAMS AT THE PITCH COMPETITION
Join us for the July 29 latinXfactor webinar to prepare for the first annual SHPE Pitch Competition taking place at the 2021 National Convention. Learn best practices and expert tips for pitching your idea to leading venture capitalists and other investors in this pressure-filled "Shark Tank" style competition.
ONLY 1 WEEK REMAINS TO NOMINATE A STAR IN STEM
The SHPE Technical Achievement and Recognition (STAR) Awards recognize those in STEM who are changing lives through their community outreach, work, and research. We encourage you to nominate those you feel represent the best in STEM and embody the SHPE vision.
WELCOME TO PRISMA GARCIA
We are pleased to announce that Prisma Garcia joined our growing SHPE Familia on July 1 as the new Finance Coordinator. Prisma holds a B.S. in Business Management from Cal State, Northridge and brings extensive non-profit accounting experience to the team. She is located in the Lancaster area of Southern California.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR SHPE PROFESSIONALS
"I now know how to effectively communicate the unique value I can bring to my organization."

SHPE and the SMU-Cox Latino Leadership Initiative are excited to offer professional members an exclusive opportunity to complete the high-value and high impact SHPE/SMU-Cox’s Rising Latino Leaders Professional Development Certificate Program. Join us virtually August 30 - September 3.

Space is limited! Register now >
WE'RE STILL HIRING!
Do you want to get paid to make a difference in the lives of Hispanics in STEM? We have several exciting new staff positions open on the SHPE team including Accounts Payable Specialist, Event Logistics Coordinator, Programs Manager, and a Partnerships and Employer Services Manager. Apply today!
TEXT WITH SHPE TO STAY IN TOUCH AND INFORMED
Now introducing text messaging with SHPE! Sign up today by texting JOIN to (323) 622-7477 and then follow the prompts to opt-in to the communities that interest you, like SHPEtinas, ScholarSHPE, 2021 Convention-Goers, and more. You can opt out at any time.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STAR Award Nominations Due | July 15 | Nominate
NILA 2021 - Part 1 | All Chapter Leaders | Virtual | July 16-18 | Register
latinXfactor Pitching For Success | July 29 | 8pm ET | Register
NILA 2021 - Part 2 | Chapter Presidents | Virtual | August 13-15 | Register
SMU-Cox Rising Latino Leaders Program | Virtual | Aug 30 - Sept 3 | Register
2021 National Convention | November 10-14 | Orlando, FL | Sign up to be notified
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.