Mariana Acuña Delgado

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”.

Susan Arnold Christian

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!

Giovanna Salazar

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.

Robert Tovar

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.

Nicole Knoderer CMP

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!

Myriam Lopez

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.

Liliana González, MPA

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.

Josué R. Sandigo

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.

Jen Linck MBA

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.

Dr. Dayna L. Martínez

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.