
Miguel Alemañy

Dr. Kimberly Douglas

Ernesto “Ernie” Felix

Monique Herrera

Rhonda McNeil

Alejandra Baez CMP

Andrea D. Beattie, M.A.

Susan Arnold Christian

Yajaira De La Paz

Mariana Acuña Delgado

Deanna Drako

Raquel Elorriaga

Liliana González, MPA

Melissa Gonzales

Enrique Guzman

Theresa Hart

Fernando Hinojosa, M.Ed.

Nicole Knoderer CMP

Jen Linck MBA

Janelle Lopez

Myriam Lopez

Dr. Dayna Martinez

Karletty R. Medina, M.A.

Alexis Medrano

Alma Meneses

Anna G. Patrick

Rebecca Pebley

Juan Ponce

Dr. Ana Rodriguez

Cassandra Salazar

Giovanna Salazar

Josué R. Sandigo, Ed.D, MCM

Demian Servin Hernandez

Ashleigh Tierney MEd

Robert Tovar

Sara Warren

Melanie Wein

Michelle Williams

Isabel Woods

Miguel Alemañy
Interim CEO
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Dr. Kimberly Douglas
Chief Research & Innovation Officer
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!Location

Ernesto “Ernie” Felix
Chief of Staff
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 BoyLocation

Monique Herrera
Chief External Relations Officer
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.Location

Rhonda McNeil
Chief Administration Officer
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.Location

Alejandra Baez CMP
Manager, Events
What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?
I assist in making the magic happen for the National ConventionWhich 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.Location

Andrea D. Beattie, M.A.
Manager, Research and Innovation
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.Location

Susan Arnold Christian
Manager, Research & Innovation
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!Location

Yajaira De La Paz
Research & Innovation Program Manager
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 educationWhat 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!Location

Mariana Acuña Delgado
Senior Associate, Government Relations
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".Location

Deanna Drako
Manager, Research and Innovation
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.Location

Raquel Elorriaga
External Relations Coordinator
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.Location

Liliana González, MPA
Manager, Research & Innovation
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.Location

Melissa Gonzales
Director of External Relations
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!Location

Enrique Guzman
Manager, Research & Innovation
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!Location

Theresa Hart
Coordinator, Events
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.Location

Fernando Hinojosa, M.Ed.
Manager, Chapter Operations
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!Location

Nicole Knoderer CMP
Senior Director, Conference and Events
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!Location

Jen Linck MBA
Contractor, Marketing
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.Location

Janelle Lopez
Manager, External Relations
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.Location

Myriam Lopez
Manager, Partnerships and Employer Services
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.Location

Dr. Dayna Martinez
Director, Research & Innovation
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.Location

Karletty R. Medina, M.A.
Manager, Research & Innovation
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.
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Alexis Medrano
Systems Administrator, IT
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!Location

Alma Meneses
Contractor, Finance
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.Location

Anna G. Patrick
Manager, Member Relations
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!Location

Rebecca Pebley
Manager, Events
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.Location

Juan Ponce
Systems Analyst
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!Location

Dr. Ana Rodriguez
Manager, Event Programming
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.Location

Cassandra Salazar
Manager, Research & Innovation
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Giovanna Salazar
Social Media Manager, Marketing
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.Location

Josué R. Sandigo, Ed.D, MCM
Director of Information Technology
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.Location

Demian Servin Hernandez
Senior Marketing Manager
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.Location

Ashleigh Tierney MEd
Director, Research & Innovation
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.Location

Robert Tovar
Manager, Research & Innovation
What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?
I manage the ScholarSHPE programWhich 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.Location

Sara Warren
Director, Sourcing, Contracts, & Board Operations
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.Location

Melanie Wein
Director, Human Resources
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!Location

Michelle Williams
Manager, Administration
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.”Location

Isabel Woods
Manager, Finance - Grants