Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

• Mission of the Company: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

• Vision: SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

• Values:

• Familia

• Service

• Education

• Resilience

• When was the company founded and by whom: SHPE was founded in 1974 by Rodrigo (Rod) Garcia.

• Key People in the Company:

• CEO: Suzanna Valdez Wolfe

• Chief Research & Impact Officer: Dr. Kimberly Douglas

• Chief of Staff & Human Resources: Ernesto “Ernie” Felix

• Chief External Relations Officer: Monique Herrera

• Chief Administration Officer: Rhonda McNeil

• Board Chair: Will Davis

• Board Vice Chair: Melanie Weber

• Board Treasurer: Michael Wangen

• Board Secretary: Karen Santos

• Where is the company headquartered: 13181 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 220, City of Industry, CA 91746

• Number of employees: No specific number provided; reference to numerous staff members across various roles.

• Revenue of the company: No information is available

• What is the company known for: Largest association in the nation for Hispanics in STEM, providing training, mentorship, and programming to students and professionals in the STEM field.

Products

Equipando Padres

• Description: Provides parents of first-generation-to-college Hispanic students with knowledge and tools to support their children in earning engineering degrees.

• Key Features: Workshops, resource materials for parents.

Career Services

• Description: Connects Hispanic talent with top STEM organizations, providing career services to SHPE members.

• Key Features: Job postings, resume workshops, career fairs.

InternSHPE

• Description: Internship program connecting students with opportunities in STEM fields.

• Key Features: Partnership with various companies, placement support.

National Convention

• Description: Annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals.

• Key Features: Workshops, networking opportunities, career fairs, competitions.

ScholarSHPE

• Description: Scholarship program supporting Hispanic students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.

• Key Features: Financial aid, mentorship, academic support.

Virtual STEM Labs

• Description: Online learning and hands-on labs for students.

• Key Features: Access to STEM resources and training, interactive experiments.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company

• SHPE has seen continued growth and is guided by a strategic plan running through 2025 to further expand its membership, programs, and partnerships.

New Products Launched

• CyberTech Trek: Offers courses on cybersecurity and certifications like the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

New Features Added to Existing Products

• Integration of Google Cloud Certification Journey into continuing education offerings, focusing on Associate Cloud Engineer training.

New Partnerships

• Collaborations with notable organizations like UnidosUS, ASEE CDEI, Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative, and the 50K Coalition for enhancing diversity and engagement in STEM fields.

Additional Information

• Key Historical Milestones:

• 1973: Rodrigo "Rod" Garcia holds the first meeting in his garage in East Los Angeles.

• 1974: SHPE is officially incorporated.

• 1982: An all-volunteer organization begins professionalizing with the hiring of SHPE cofounder Rod Garcia as its first executive director.

• 2020: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SHPE moved all operations online and raised over $800,000.

• Significant Events:

• Annually hosts the largest gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals via their National Convention.

• Celebrating its 50th anniversary with various regional and national events, culminating in a large convention in Anaheim, CA.

• Governance:

• National Board of Directors oversight includes standing committees like the Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Governance Committee, and Finance Committee.

• Detailed bylaws and a firm structure ensuring transparency and proper fiduciary management.

Contact Information

• Phone: 323.725.3970

• Email: shpenational@shpe.org

• Headquarters Address: 13181 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 220, City of Industry, CA 91746

This report provides insights into SHPE's operations, product offerings, historical achievements, recent developments, and governance structure. Through their mission and diverse range of programs, SHPE continues to lead and inspire Hispanics in STEM.