Girls in Tech recently announced the addition of Raquel Tamez, CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, to the Girls in Tech board of directors.
As CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Tamez has expanded the programs, services, and resources it offers to its 13,000-plus members. SHPE is focused on empowering the Hispanic community and creating a network of students and professionals via the promotion of careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Prior to SHPE, Tamez was the chief legal officer, general counsel, and senior vice president for SourceAmerica, a nonprofit that creates job opportunities for people with significant disabilities.
Currently, Tamez serves as a board member of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, and the STEM Education Coalition. In 2019, Tamez was appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine as a member of the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) also appointed Tamez as a member of its first-ever Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She has been invited to serve on the Board of Visitors at the St. Mary’s University School of Law, her alma mater.
In January 2020, Tamez represented SHPE as part of the Hispanic delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. And most recently, in September, she received the Ohtli Award from the Mexican government, in recognition of her efforts to empower Hispanic communities abroad.
“I’m honored to join with Girls in Tech to further bring attention and action to the unique issues faced by women in technology and particularly women of color in technology,” said Tamez. “I look forward to joining forces with Adriana and the esteemed board to further advance this very critical mission.”
Girls in Tech regularly evaluates the composition of its board to ensure it includes the appropriate skills, experience, and perspective needed to advance the organization’s mission.
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