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 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 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 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 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?

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.