Regional Leadership Development Conference, Region 1 - RLDC1
The SHPE Regional Leadership Development Conference (RLDC) brings together SHPE professional and student chapters from Region 1 formed by CA, NV, WA, OR and AK = RLDC1.
For companies with presence in specific regions across the United States, the RLDC is a wonderful opportunity to connect to highly motivated & talented Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. RLDC holds various networking events, a career fair, and branding opportunities to showcase your career/internship opportunities.
The RLDC1 is also the perfect opportunity to directly impact and support SHPE chapters in the area, while building more direct connections & networking with Region 1 members. Sessions are focused for student and professional members to improve their organizational, managerial, and technical skills to become leaders in their academic and professional career.
For companies with presence in specific regions across the United States, the RLDC is a wonderful opportunity to connect to highly motivated & talented Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. RLDC holds various networking events, a career fair, and branding opportunities to showcase your career/internship opportunities.
The RLDC1 is also the perfect opportunity to directly impact and support SHPE chapters in the area, while building more direct connections & networking with Region 1 members. Sessions are focused for student and professional members to improve their organizational, managerial, and technical skills to become leaders in their academic and professional career.
Region 1 SHPE Familia gathered to Race Towards Our Dreams!!
RLDC1 was hosted by SHPE OREGON Professional Chapter with full support from the three SHPE Oregon Student Chapters: Oregon State University (OSU), Portland State University (PSU) and University of Portland (UP), SHPE Region 1 and SHPE National.
RLDC1 Committee
RLDC1 Chair - Gladys M. Garza
Advisor(s) - Romanna Flores (Intel) and Erica Porras (Ameresco)
* Curriculum Committee Leaders - Karla G Flores Jaime and Gladys M. Garza || Graduate Track Leaders - Luis Sotelo Martin and Daniel De León
* Marketing Committee Leaders - America Rodriguez (PSU) and Elizabeth Soto
* Corporate Relations Committee Leaders - Ana Aranda and Gladys M. Garza
* Logistics Committee Leader - Ivan Lopez (PSU) and Carla Rubio Lamas
* Volunteer Committee Leaders - Thelma Mendoza (UP) and Gladys M. Garza
* Registration Leaders - Karla G Flores Jaime and Gladys M. Garza
RLDC1 Chair - Gladys M. Garza
Advisor(s) - Romanna Flores (Intel) and Erica Porras (Ameresco)
* Curriculum Committee Leaders - Karla G Flores Jaime and Gladys M. Garza || Graduate Track Leaders - Luis Sotelo Martin and Daniel De León
* Marketing Committee Leaders - America Rodriguez (PSU) and Elizabeth Soto
* Corporate Relations Committee Leaders - Ana Aranda and Gladys M. Garza
* Logistics Committee Leader - Ivan Lopez (PSU) and Carla Rubio Lamas
* Volunteer Committee Leaders - Thelma Mendoza (UP) and Gladys M. Garza
* Registration Leaders - Karla G Flores Jaime and Gladys M. Garza
SHPE National Conventions
The SHPE National Convention serves as the country’s largest, annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals.
The convention is made up of five distinct conferences and has something for everyone: Pre-College, Academic, SHPEtinas, SHPETech, and Professionals in STEM. Beyond the educational workshops there are competitions, networking events, and the popular Career Fair & Graduate School Expo.
Learn more about it in the SHPE National website!
The convention is made up of five distinct conferences and has something for everyone: Pre-College, Academic, SHPEtinas, SHPETech, and Professionals in STEM. Beyond the educational workshops there are competitions, networking events, and the popular Career Fair & Graduate School Expo.
Learn more about it in the SHPE National website!
The SHPE Familia had the chance to get reunited, in person, in Orlando, FL from Nov 10-14, 2021.
Get to know our SHPE Familia from Region 1 in the pictures below!
2021-2022 SHPE OR President, Gladys Garza.
Left to right: Daniel de Leon, Luis Chaparro, Arnold Morales, Christian Buenrostro (behind), Gladys Garza, Luis Sotelo, Ernesto Zurita & Juan Barajas.
Brianne C. Martin (SHPE National Sr. Manager, Membership Relations) and SHPE OR President, Gladys Garza.
Jay Flores & Gladys Garza
Left to Right: Portland State University (PSU) students Jasmin Madrigal & America Rodriguez. SHPE OR Professional board members, Juan Barajas & Gladys Garza. Ivan Lopez, PSU student.
Gladys Garza with book author & speaker, Dr. Keita Joy after her session "Success Uncensored".
Region 1 leadership.
Left to right: Christian Buenrostro, Luis Sotelo, Luis Chaparro & Ernesto Zurita.
In 2020, the SHPE Familia met virtually due to the pandemic but still was an enriching experience!
2021 Fall Membership Drive
1st in-person event of the year with our SHPE Familia to network and introduce new members to our chapter!!
2021 Bomba Blast
Virtual event offered to the STEM students from the 3 universities in Oregon. They had their resume reviewed and did mock interviews with seasoned professional engineers.
This opportunity offered ours students the support needed to get ready before heading to the SHPE National Convention in search of their dream job or Summer internship!
This opportunity offered ours students the support needed to get ready before heading to the SHPE National Convention in search of their dream job or Summer internship!
Professional Volunteers Testimonials
" I enjoyed meeting with the students. Please add me to the volunteer list." Tyler Stannard | Data Centered Leadership
" It was pleasure talking with your students; both are promising engineers. It was a joy to engage with them. I look forward to participating again in the future." Joe Mankiewicz | Ameresco
" The team executed well and the conversations with the students went by great! It was a pleasure being able to help in any way I could. I would love to be added to your list of volunteers for any future events!" Chris Montes | Delta Valley SHPE Professional
" It was a great experience learning about my student. Lots of good back and forth feedback. Please add me to your volunteer list." Bernard R. Smith PE PLS | Westlake Consultants, Inc.
" It was pleasure talking with your students; both are promising engineers. It was a joy to engage with them. I look forward to participating again in the future." Joe Mankiewicz | Ameresco
" The team executed well and the conversations with the students went by great! It was a pleasure being able to help in any way I could. I would love to be added to your list of volunteers for any future events!" Chris Montes | Delta Valley SHPE Professional
" It was a great experience learning about my student. Lots of good back and forth feedback. Please add me to your volunteer list." Bernard R. Smith PE PLS | Westlake Consultants, Inc.
2021 Bomba Blast Career Panel
This event brings a panel of seasoned STEM professionals to talk about current relevant topics in Corporate America. They also share their career journey and offer some lessons learned to our SHPE Familia; it is targeted to students and early career professionals.
Financial Literacy
This 2021 we had 3 series for Financial Literacy. Series 1: Budgeting and Getting our of Debt. Series 2: Investments and Series 3: Life Insurance. Jason Gray from Primerica, volunteered his time to educate our SHPE Familia in these crucial topics.
General Meetings
Time to get together to show our SHPE Familia future events, opportunities to volunteer and for the board to receive feedback.
Fall 2020 General Meeting with our President Chabeli Arreola.
