Ernesto “Ernie” Felix

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

Juan Ponce

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!

Demian Servin Hernandez

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.

Miguel Alemañy

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.

Isabel Woods

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.

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Rebecca Pebley

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.

Andrea D. Beattie, M.A.

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.

Anna G. Patrick

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!

Karletty R. Medina, M.A.

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.

Janelle Lopez

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.