Meet the Staff

Miguel Alemañy is a 40-year veteran of P&G, retired now after serving as VP, R&D. He currently owns his own company, Innomatrix, which specializes in consumer goods and the perfume industry. As the SHPE Board Chair, Miguel was a tireless advocate for Hispanic issues and in-demand public speaker. He has returned as the interim CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a thorough search for the next individual to fill this important leadership role.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I design strategies and integrated solutions for supporting and celebrating Hispanic success in engineering, technology, science, and mathematics, and research SHPE’s impact.

What was your first job?

I was a waitress at "Broasted Chicken" in Miami, OK. I wish the restaurant was still there. The chicken was amazing!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Will work and collaborate with SHPE staff to review people development programs, see if there are opportunities to make SHPE a better place to work.  Collaborate with SHPE Leadership Team identify potential efficiencies.  Observe, listen & get ideas from folks.

What was your first job?

Paper Boy

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Sponsors are my jam!

What is one interesting fact about you?

Before working at SHPE I worked in the fashion industry and was a swimwear and intimate apparel buyer.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Support SHPE's mission by managing Finance, IT, HR, and Contracting.

What was your first job?

I worked as a bus-girl and waitress starting at age 14.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I assist in making the magic happen for the National Convention

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

La familia Madrigal from Encanto because in the end everyone is special. Gift or no gift.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

​I manage the data and assessment projects for SHPE.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I am from Laredo, TX, a city that borders Mexico in southern Texas. Laredo has the largest land port to Mexico and is known for its month-long Washington's Birthday Celebration.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Coordinate the MentorSHPE program, and I design and implement components for the InternSHPE program to support SHPE members and our corporate partners.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I grew up in the Dakotas and Kansas but loved going "home" to Florida once a year to see all the cousins and grandparents. It gave me a great appreciation of all seasons but I do love winter the most!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I am a community builder & STEM advocate of pre-college and collegiate programs facilitating spaces of belonging with our members and parents. Currently, designing a first-year college experience program for Equipando Padres- empowering & equipping parents with tools in engineering education

What was your first job?

My first job was working as a hostess for Acapulco Playa Restaurant. Endless chips and salsa with an ocean breeze were a plus! 

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Strengthen and develop relationships with Congressional leaders, agency members, and the White House to lift SHPE’s mission and expertise in closing the STEM education gap for the Hispanic community, to ensure that in the legislative process SHPE is always at the table.

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

The Rose family (Schitt's Creek) so that I learn how to fold in the cheese, dance to "A little bit Alexis", but mostly say "Ew David".

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I work to create, manage, and facilitate K-12 STEM programming.

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

I am a 90s baby so I would want to be a part of the Callaway family from the movie It Takes Two.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I provide support to our sponsors pertaining to our National Convention and Spring Conferences.

What is one interesting fact about you?

In my downtime I sing, play guitar, write, record, and perform music professionally. I have even had the opportunity to be a backup vocalist for gigs in venues as big as The Forum in Los Angeles.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Support SHPE's mission by managing the development and execution of the Equipando Padres and Pre-College programs.

What was your first job?

I was a cashier at my favorite thrift store.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Responsible for creating and strengthening relationships between SHPE members and Partner organizations that will last a lifetime.

What was your first job?

Worked for a Youth Enrichment Program at 14, where they promote healthy youth development, and we would go to the pool all summer long!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage all K-12 pre-collegiate programs, including facilitating the national Noche de Ciencias. My goal is to build a STEM identity within all the students SHPE serves.

How would you spend a million dollars in 24 hours?

I would pay off debt, buy a home and pour the rest back into my communities!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Support SHPE's mission by handling all registration needs for our events, as well as, coordinating travel and housing.

What was your first job?

I worked both front and back of house at the local KFC when I was 16.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I work with chapters of various statuses to ensure organizational alignment to improve the organization's mission, vision, & programs.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I am a certified Firefighter 1 and work with the Alvin Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD). Another interesting fact is that I met my wife Wendy through SHPE!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I lead the amazing Events team to create wonderful experiences for our members.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I love Marvel comics and movies!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I make SHPE sparkle and shine with beautiful marketing and illuminating communications.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I've got a hilarious pug named Sir Charles Barkley and two senior cats, Donny & Marie. No, they do not get along.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

​I'm responsible for the overall management of the organization’s Industry Partnership Council.

What is one interesting fact about you?

In my spare time I coordinate and officiate weddings.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage the partnership with companies that sponsor and support our SHPE Regional Conferences and NILA.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I was SHPEtinas co-lead as a student, interned with Northrop Grumman during undergrad, and graduated in Mechanical Engineering from UCSD.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage the design and development of Equipando Padres, collaborate with research and data analysis, program evaluation, and coordinate our GRADS programming.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, love our food, there's nothing better in the world than a mofongo stuffed with churrasco.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage the SHPE tutoring program, Excel con SHPE: Scholars Assisting Scholars.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I was born in Dominican Republic and grew up outside of Boston, MA; I identify as Dominican-American.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I maintain the calm among staff with technical support and troubleshooting problems.  Nobody move! Everything is working!

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

The Flintstones Family of Bedrock. Reason is because I have always held a deep feeling that I was born in the wrong era of time!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

As part of the Finance team, I currently serve as Accounting Manager.

What was your first job?

I worked at an African-American marketing company as an intern. Filing documents and making copies in my senior year of high school.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

My focus is to ensure that members experience a high level of excellence, service, and support throughout their journey at SHPE.

What was your first job?

As a teenager, I was a sales associate at Famous Footwear in the Houston area. I still rearrange the boxes when shopping at shoe stores. Yes, I know it is a bit weird!

What do you do for SHPE?

I work with an amazing team to create the best spring conferences for our chapters!

What was your first job?

I worked at Rushville Florist first as an admin and worked my way up to be a seasonal florist. Bow making is still one of my specialties.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I provide technical support when a computer isn't computing like it should.

What was your first job?

My first job was at a pizzeria making pizza calzones!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I assist speakers of our convention with coaching, presentations and overall content. In addition, I assist with evaluations for all of our events.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I have two black/tan Chihuahuas and on average I read over 21 books in a year.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage SHPE’s social media platforms.

What was your first job?

My first job was working at my aunt’s Mexican bakery.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I turn it off and on.

What is one interesting fact about you?

i am afraid of open waters despite completing over 20 triathlons.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Marketing, education and design are my passion. I love telling stories that connect with people’s hearts and minds.

What was your first job?

My first job was at a photography studio where I was able to immerse myself working with Adobe Photoshop.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I lead MentorSHPE, InternSHPE, ScholarSHPE, Excel con SHPE, and professional development programs at SHPE.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I lived in Kansas for more than twenty years but never personally experienced a tornado until moving to Nebraska.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I manage the ScholarSHPE program

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

I would want to be part of the Salazar family from Love, Victor because the amount of love and acceptance the family exhibits.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

After sourcing sites and vendors, I negotiate the terms of the contracts and execute agreements. I am also the legal liaison and manage operations for our National Board of Directors.

What was your first job?

I was a receptionist, at 14 years old, at a Real Estate Agency.

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the HR department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy.

Which fictional family would you want to be a part of and why?

I’m a huge ‘Harry Potter’ fan, so I’d like to be a Weasley.  They just seem like so much fun!

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I am the primary point of contact for an amazing administrative leadership team.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I love cartoons. My favorite animated movie is Vivo, because I love to dance to “My Own Drum.”

What do you do for SHPE?

Provide financial support and assistance in all grants processes

What was your first job?

Amnesty program teacher for adults who were working on establishing citizenship in the U.S..