Shannon Whittle

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

I support HR functions for SHPE and ensure our employees have what they need to be successful beginning with onboarding and beyond.

What was your first job?

I worked at an ice cream shop at 17 and have been slightly burned out on ice cream ever since!

Avis Fillingham, CMP

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

As part of the Events Team, I help bring exceptional experiences to our members attending any of our events.

What was your first job?

My first job outside of working on the family farm was as a fry cook at a local drive-in restaurant.

Melissa Gonzales

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!

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.

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!

Deanna Drako

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.