SHPE Out Loud: Leading Hispanics in STEM

Join us for the 12th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Adrian Cires, a Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Maryland. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this deeply personal conversation uncovers Adrian's resilience, wisdom, and leadership within the STEM community. Despite facing adversity, Adrian's...

Welcome to the 11th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the rich narratives of Hispanics in STEM. This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dayna Martinez, a Senior Director in the Research and Impact Office at SHPE. Dr. Martinez's expertise in data analysis drives SHPE's program development and national advocacy efforts. Fr...

Join us for the 10th episode of "50 Stories for 50 Years" on SHPE Out Loud, where we celebrate the remarkable journey of Jay Flores, a true champion of Hispanics in STEM. Hosted by Demian Servín Hernández, this episode delves into Jay's role as a Global STEM Ambassador and founder of Invent The Change, a movement dedicated to inspiring young minds in STEM. With appearances on ESPN, P...

Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that elevates the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I'm Alex Wait, your host and producer, and today marks our 9th episode in the captivating "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Join me in this insightful conversation with Jose Villanueva, known as @el.jorvi, a Hybrid Data Management Technical Specialist at IBM and a social media influencer with ov...

Hola Familia! Alex Wait, the producer of SHPE Out Loud, is back in front of the mic to present the eighth episode of our compelling "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. Today's guest is none other than Melanie Weber, the Vice Chair of SHPE’s National Board of Directors and Flight Operations Engineer at Blue Origin. Recorded during last year's SHPE Convention, Melanie's commitmen...

Hola Familia! Join me, Alex Wait, the Producer of SHPE Out Loud, as I step into the hosting role for our seventh episode in the captivating "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. In this installment, we dive into the extraordinary journey of SHPE Member and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Miguel Ramos. As the COO and Co-Founder of Limble, Miguel has built a thriving company employing over 200 pe...

Get ready for another inspiring episode of SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 6th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, your host Demian Servín Hernández introduces us to a true SHPE legend, Diana Gomez. Diana's remarkable journey in SHPE and her distinguished career as the Director of District 6 at Caltrans, licensed Professi...

Welcome back to SHPE Out Loud, your go-to podcast for amplifying the voices of Hispanics in STEM. In our 5th episode of the "50 Stories for 50 Years'' series, host Demian Servín Hernández introduces us to the incredible journey of Wendy Haro, a true change-maker within the SHPE community. Born and raised in South Central LA, Wendy's story is one of perseverance, initiative, and se...

Welcome back to "50 Stories for 50 Years," where we bring you inspiring narratives from the forefront of Hispanics in STEM. In this episode, our focus is on Maya Morales Garcia, Chief Program Officer at Beyond 100K. Join host Demian Servín Hernández as he sits down with Maya to explore her passionate journey in STEM education. Maya, a dynamic force and STEM advocate, shares her unique pe...

Join us on this episode of SHPE Out Loud, hosted by Alex Wait (SHPE Out Loud's Prodcucer) as we continue our captivating series, "50 stories for 50 years." Today, we spotlight Emily Anne Vargas, a renowned Material Science Engineering Ph. D. candidate at USC and former Vice-Chair of SHPE's National Board of Directors. In this insightful conversation, Alex and Emily Anne delve int...

Welcome back to the SHPE Out Loud Podcast! In this second installment of "SHPE Out Loud - 50 stories for 50 years," host Demian Servín Hernández sits down with Miguel Alemañy, the current SHPE Interim CEO with a storied career at P&G and a deep-rooted connection to SHPE's growth. From his initial impressions as a professional member to the intricate history and transformation of...

Welcome to a special episode of SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanics in STEM. We are kicking off a special series to celebrate SHPE's 50th Anniversary "SHPE Out Loud - 50 stories for 50 years." In this inaugural episode, join me as we dive into the inspiring and profound journey of Julio Grapa, a distinguished SHPE member receiving the prestigious Rodrigo...

In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, co-hosts Monique Herrera and Demian Servin Hernandez sit down with Captain Victoria García, the Military Times 2023 Guardian of the Year and a real-life superhero. Captain García, a Mexican immigrant, shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to the United States and ultimately to the military. The conversation delves into the significance of the Space Force and it...

In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, host Demian Servín Hernández speaks with Amina Torres and Stephanie Ayala Serna, two impressive leaders of their SHPE chapters, about the impact of Chat GPT and its presence on college campuses. They also discuss the future of machine learning and its importance in STEM education. The episode begins with a tribute to Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trias, a pioneer of health...

Welcome to SHPE Out Loud, the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanic leaders in STEM. In today's episode, we have the privilege of hearing from John Estrada, a computer engineering graduate from Purdue University, who immigrated from Ecuador to pursue his dreams. John shares how participating in SHPE design challenges enriched his engineering skills and shaped his career. Now, he utiliz...

Welcome to Familia Voices, the mini-series on the SHPE Out Loud Podcast, where we uplift the voices of your SHPE familia. In this episode, we feature Emily Anne Vargas, a passionate PhD student studying material science and engineering at the University of Southern California. She shares her inspiring journey, from her love for visual art to pursuing a fulfilling career in STEM, all while embracin...

Welcome to "SHPE Out Loud," the podcast that amplifies the voices of Hispanic STEM leaders. In this episode, your host Monique Herrera sits down with Samara Hernandez, the founding partner of Chingon Ventures. Samara shares her inspiring journey from being an immigrant living in poverty to becoming a trailblazing Latina venture capitalist, offering valuable insights on entrepreneurship a...

On this episode of Familia Voices, the mini-series on the SHPE Out Loud Podcast, we are excited to feature Courtney McCoy, Global Talent Acquisition Leader - Early Careers Diversity at Cummins Inc., who recently won a prestigious SHPE STAR Award. Despite not being a member of the Latinx community, Courtney has been involved with SHPE for years and has become an advocate for diversity in STEM. He w...

In this episode of Familia Voices, we hear the story of STAR Award winner Nora Rincon, a mechanical engineer at General Motors, who shares her journey as a first-generation Mexican-American navigating the field of engineering. Growing up in a traditional household with parents who didn't understand her aspirations, Nora found support and guidance through her SHPE chapter in college. This commu...

In this episode of Familia Voices, we hear the story of Adriana Mulero-Russe. Adriana is a Chemical Engineering PhD student at Georgia Tech from Puerto Rico. Her research involves developing a hydrogel biocell delivery vehicle for cell replacement therapy. She has held various leadership positions within SHPE and received the Graduate Student Role Model Award at the 2022 SHPE National Convention....

In this episode of Familia Voices, we hear from Carlos Enllanche, a Chevron Global Maintenance Manager who shares his inspiring journey from South Central LA to a successful career in mechanical engineering at Chevron. Carlos shares about his experiences at Chevron, the lessons he's learned, and how he's giving back to the community by hiring students who are just like he was 21 years ago....

In this episode of SHPE Out Loud, the podcast amplifies the voice of Monica Morales, a civil engineer and the recipient of the SHPE STAR Award for Community Service. As the only Latina woman in her civil engineering class, Monica shares her journey of breaking through barriers to become a water resources engineer at Jacobs. She reveals how her passion for art and engineering intersect and how she...

Welcome to the first episode of "Familia Voices," a new podcast series featuring interviews with inspiring individuals from your SHPE familia! In this inaugural episode, we interview Joelle Romeu, an aerospace engineer at the Boeing Company and one of the STAR Award winners from this past year. Joelle shares her journey from a childhood fascination with space to pursuing aerospace engine...

SHPE Out Loud amplifies the voices of Hispanic leaders in STEM. In this episode Alex Wait, SHPE Out Loud’s producer, guest hosts a special episode in partnership with his own podcast, The Epics Podcast. He is joined by our guest this week, Emily Anne Vargas who will also be one of the many members who shares their story in a new upcoming series that starts on MONDAY! Emily Anne is a Ph. D. student...

Professionally, Dora Maria is a proven leader and project manager in computer science and business analytics. She has spent the last 20 years providing software development, support, and training in both the finance and tech industries - working for the biggest names out there; NASA, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon, to name a few. But her extensive work experience is only part of her impressive resume....