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Webmaster
Alexa Baldwin is a native Oregonian currently working as a Software Engineer at Seeq Corporation. She graduated in 2019 from University of Portland with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. In her spare time she enjoys playing board games and hanging out with her cat Kramer.
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Inventory Chair // Awards Chair
Nnennaya Udochu is a Systems Engineer at Intel with a background in Power Delivery and addressing low power optimization issues on customer platforms. She has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and a MSc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas, Arlington. Nnennaya has served on the board for SWE Columbia River Section as the Newsletter Chair in FY’18 and is currently the Inventor Chair. She enjoys travelling, runs a fashion blog focused on positivity that encourages women in STEM related fields and their daily lifestyles. You can connect with Nnennaya on LinkedIn or Instagram @miss_nini_mg.
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Data Officer
Coral Jean is a senior member of SWE and has been a member since February 1981. She continues to be active in SWE because of the STEM Outreach opportunities. She thinks that it is important to introduce children to STEM. Currently she is responsible for maintaining the section database. She is a retired Process Control Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Her first college degree is in Biology (Microbial Genetics). She worked in cancer research at the Primate Center in Aloha for several years before returning to school to obtain an engineering degree.
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Food Bank Coordinator
Kari is a Water Resources Manager at Mead & Hunt. She specializes in stormwater management and environmental compliance employing creativity and critical thinking to collaboratively solve complex problems.She enjoys establishing relationships with strong teaming partners, participating in professional organizations to expand her technical knowledge and connecting with clients. Kari is active in groups fostering the growth of engineering and science fields through involvement with STEM related activities.
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Nominating Chair
Bio coming soon!
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Dhyuti Ramadas
SWENext Counselor
Dhyuti is a software engineer at Collins Aerospace, and has a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has a special interest in developing software to understand the impact of human factors on pilots. Within her company, she is involved in STEM outreach efforts to introduce K-12 students to different engineering disciplines. Her hobbies outside of work include hiking, rock climbing and yoga.
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Carmen Davis
SWENext Counselor
Carmen Davis is an R&D Engineer for Nike Footwear Materials Innovation. Carmen joined Nike in September of 2019 after graduating from North Carolina State University with degrees in Chemical and Textile Engineering. During college, she was a coach for Science Olympiad and volunteered with STEM outreach groups for underrepresented elementary and middle school students. Outside of work, Carmen enjoys running, biking, exploring Oregon’s trails and parks, and cooking!
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Susan McDermott
Mentorship Coordinator
Susan McDermott is founder and principal of Next Target, a Portland-based consulting firm that helps manufacturers scale their production and engineering operations to self-fund their growth. Susan taps her mechanical engineering degree from MIT, her Master Black Belt certificate in Lean Six Sigma from UL, and her Engineering VP experience from IDEX to couple analytics with real-world experience and find practical solutions for her clients. In her spare time, Susan enjoys playing soccer, vegetable gardening, and reading.
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Newletter Editor - OPEN!
Newsletter Editor
Collect event information and announcements from the section and send out a monthly newsletter.
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Social Media Chair - OPEN!
Marketing/ Social Media Chair
Manage the section’s social media accounts and create fliers for events. Work to develop the section’s online presence through a cohesive style across all marketing channels.
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Scholarship Chair - OPEN!
Scholarship Chair
Work with the President to plan and prepare scope of scholarships for the fiscal year. Collaborate with the leadership team to seek updates to the endowed scholarships. Create a form for collegiate SWE members to intake the scholarship applications. Review scholarship applications to determine eligibility. If needed, assemble a review team to standardize scholarship review & approval. Work with the treasurer to distribute money to the school of the winner(s). Write a blurb in the newsletter to announce the winner.
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Membership Chair - OPEN
Membership Chair
Develop and execute the section’s membership growth and retention plan. Plan the Fall Membership Kick-off meeting to be held in September. Welcome new members to the section with welcome email/packet. Send membership renewal reminders. Reach out to members to find out what kinds of events they are interested in to engage non-active members. Create new structure to track active members & reward those that attend, donate, fundraise, etc.
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Fundraising Chair - OPEN
The Fundraising Chair strives to generate funds by designing and selling apparel and other merchandise sales. Funds are to be applied towards Scholarships, Professional Development Events, or Outreach Activities.
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Conference Chair - OPEN
Organize section meet-ups at local and annual conferences, gather attendee interest, keep the section up to date with deadlines and any other needed conference planning information.
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Social & Event Planning Chair - OPEN
Social Chair and Event Planning Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
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Corporate Sponsorship Chair
Develop a Corporate Sponsorship Packet with varying available sponsorship levels. Contact companies to find section sponsors. Serve as the liaison with corporate sponsors.
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Historian - OPEN
Take pictures at events and work with social media/marketing chair to make sure they are published to social media channels and the newsletter. Develop post-event evaluation forms to capture best practices for annual and repeated events.
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Program Development Grant (PDG) Chair - OPEN
Determine which section events have potential to receive PDG funding and apply for the funding. Work with section leadership to develop events that could receive PDG funding.
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Outreach Chairs - Multiple OPEN
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