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September Professional Development Event: Modern Leadership with Michele Rodgers

by Dallas SWE on in Professional Development

Join Dallas SWE for an inspiring evening at Peterbilt, proudly sponsored by the Peterbilt Women’s Initiative! Michele Rodgers will lead an engaging session on Modern Leadership, exploring how today’s leaders can foster innovation, inclusivity, and resilience in rapidly evolving workplaces.

Michele Rodgers is the Senior Engineering Manager for Peterbilt Motors, a PACCAR Company. Previously, Rodgers was Director of Business & Product Development for Dynacraft. She has over 25 years of experience at Peterbilt Motors on the engineering and program management teams and has held several positions of increasing responsibility which included the Director of Program Management.

Following the talk, enjoy food and refreshments while networking with fellow members and professionals in the community.

Details:
Date: Thursday, September 25th
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Training Room Auditorium, 3200 Airport Road Denton, Texas 76207

Register for the September Professional Development Event

Support Dallas SWE as part of North Texas Giving Day!

by Dallas SWE on in Special Events

Support Dallas SWE by donating during North Texas Giving Day!

Any amount helps, and all donations help Dallas SWE to continue to put on programming throughout north Texas.

North Texas Giving Day is a great opportunity to help make sure our section is well-funded to support all of our great programs, including professional development, youth outreach, collegiate section support, networking events, scholarships, and more.

** You can donate any time STARTING NOW through September 18! **

All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Dallas SWE is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

Donate to Dallas SWE for North Texas Giving Day!

September Members of The Month: FY25 Executive Council

by Dallas SWE on in Membership Appreciation

September’s Members of the Month are the officers of the FY25 Executive Council! Thank you for your service to Dallas SWE over the 2024-2025 term.

Katia served as Dallas SWE President for FY25 and steered the organization and maintained our presence in the broader STEM ecosystem. Cyonna Holmes served as President-Elect, providing support to the executive council and maintaining community partnerships. Samantha Zellner served as Secretary, marking over 5 years of service to Dallas SWE as she continued to expertly run our communications and marketing initiatives across multiple digital channels. Ana Gonzales served as Treasurer ensuring we could support our many programs while maintaining our financial health and sponsor relationships. Ashley Johnson served as VP of Membership, leading the ever-popular book club and all other social events. Nicole Anklam served as VP of PD, creating and launching the hugely successful 1st and 2nd Annual Professional Development Days. Robyn Broniewski served as VP of Outreach and continued our tradition of running the impactful Design Your World Annual Conference by leading our DYW program at Collin College.

The organization thanks you for time and dedication to the mission of Dallas SWE!

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation College Festival

by Dallas SWE on in Outreach

Join Dallas SWE at Vickery Meadows to help guide middle and high school students in exploring various career paths at their College Festival Turn Up event!

Sign up to volunteer in helping run a hands-on activity or demonstration! All engineering disciplines are welcome.

The event will be held on October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Vickery Meadows Youth Development Foundation: 7110 Holly Hill Dr, Dallas, TX 75231

Registration closes October 7, 2025. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

Register to volunteer!

Call For Speakers: Share Your Expertise with Dallas SWE!

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

Are you passionate about empowering others through your knowledge and experience? The Dallas SWE Professional Development Committee is seeking dynamic speakers to inspire, educate, and connect with our members. Each year, we host a variety of events, including:

~Engaging Keynote Presentations ~Technical Tours ~Panel Discussions ~Interactive Workshops ~Virtual Talks

Whether you have insights on leadership, technical expertise, career growth, or innovative industry trends, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the professional development of our vibrant community.

If you’re interested in speaking at one of our upcoming events, please fill out our speaker interest form.

Apply to be a speaker today!

We look forward to collaborating with you to create meaningful and engaging experiences for our members.

Let’s grow, connect, and thrive together!

Join a Dallas SWE Committee!

by Dallas SWE on in Announcements

Are you looking to get more involved with Dallas SWE? Are you looking for leadership and growth opportunities outside of work? Join a Dallas SWE Committee! Take a leap and get involved in one of our open committees below. All committee meetings will take place virtually once a month. Committee Sign-Ups will close on September 19th.

Open Committees: Outreach, Social Media & Marketing, Professional Development, Membership, and Finance

Click this form to learn more about each committee and sign up.

Join us at our kick-off lunch on September 13th to hear from our VPs about their committees and the exciting events in the pipeline. More information on the kick-off can be found here.

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