Dallas SWE is once again participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ NTX Giving Day. We invite you help us raise funds to support our mission to empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.
This year NTX Giving Day will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with Early Giving open September 1st to 17th.
Dallas SWE also greatly benefits from matching corporate donations. If your company matches non-profit donations, please take a moment to fill out the relevant form for your company to help our organization. Dallas SWE is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
North Texas Giving Day is a great opportunity to help make sure our section is well-funded to support all our great programs, including professional development, youth outreach, collegiate section support, networking events, scholarships, and more!
Join Dallas SWE as we kick off the new fiscal year!
Whether you’re a longtime member, brand new to SWE, or somewhere in between, you’re invited! Meet the new Dallas Section Executive Committee, discover how Dallas SWE can support your goals, explore ways to get involved—and make some new friends along the way! Members and Non-Members welcome! The event will be held over lunch at Two Guys From Italy in Dallas from 12pm-2pm. Please RSVP by 9/8!
Barbara Read and Zaineb Ahmad got invited to speak about language choices women make on the SWE Diverse Podcast. It was published on June 17. Here are some links where you can find it:
Dallas SWE and SHPE hosted a joint professional development event on May 3rd at 4 Corners Brewery that combined pop culture fave Legally Blonde with thoughtful tips and tricks for finding yourself at the workplace.
Sammy Zellner, Process Engineer at Texas Instruments, led a colorful and engaging session that drew lessons from the iconic film Legally Blonde. Using Elle Woods’ journey as a framework, Sammy introduced participants to six key “BLONDE” traits that empower professionals to break stereotypes, find confidence, and thrive in environments where they may feel like outsiders.
Attendees learned practical strategies to navigate workplace biases, seek out allies, and embrace the qualities that make them unique. Sammy’s personal experiences and career journey added authenticity and motivation to the discussion, reminding everyone that success doesn’t come from conforming, but from staying true to yourself.
This collaborative event was a great opportunity for members of both SWE and SHPE to connect, reflect, and walk away with actionable tools to grow in their careers. Many thanks to Sammy Zellner for leading such a powerful session, and to all who joined us for an evening of learning and community!
SWE has always been near and dear to my heart since I joined at Stanford. It is the vehicle that propelled me into my love of outreach and it has kept me connected to incredible communities of women in STEM. When I moved back to Dallas, I found a second home in Dallas SWE and served in the VP of Outreach and President Elect roles. This year, I am thrilled to serve as President and uphold the SWE mission focused on empowerment, engineering as a force to improve the quality of life, and diversity and inclusion. Thank you to the outgoing FY25 officers for their service and dedication to this mission.
In FY26, I have the privilege of working with the Executive Council, an incredible group of women who are passionate about making this year outstanding. When we met as a council for the first time, I was blown away by their enthusiastic energy and innovative ideas. They have a deep desire to create community through each of their different roles. Claire Jordan will bring her passion for SWE, bylaws and procedure to the role of Treasurer. As VP of Outreach, Lyndsey Bouvé, will cultivate outreach events that cater to a diverse range of age groups. Ella Deane will serve as VP of Membership, ensuring every person feels like this is a community they can call home. Anmolika Singh will serve as VP of Professional Development, ensuring our members feel ready to excel at every step of their career journey. Sammy Zellner will return as Secretary, the essential thread of this organization that connects us all.
This is your organization. I encourage you to take a baby step or a large leap and get involved. Are you passionate about teaching kids to code? Join the outreach committee. Are you an avid reader needing to vent about a new thriller you just read? Lead a book club discussion. Did you just move to Dallas and you know no one? Come to a happy hour. Have you lived in Dallas forever, but are looking to change industries? Come to an industry sponsored talk. Be on the lookout for our flagship events, new programming, and new ways to get involved!
There is a place for everyone in Dallas SWE and we would love to help you find your home.
I am only an email away if you have any questions or suggestions.
Welcome to FY26 and we cannot wait to meet you at the kick-off on September 13th!
Best, Cyonna Holmes, PhD Dallas SWE FY26 President
Dallas SWE truly values the opportunity to have served our membership throughout the year. We also value all of the feedback from our members and use this as an opportunity to reflect on what went well and any potential areas of improvement so we can continue to serve our membership even better. Please take a few minutes to fill out our membership survey [ https://forms.gle/5mBGQ9UKb5YxXSv68 ] and let us know your thoughts! Your feedback is valuable, and as a thank you, you’ll have the option be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Survey Closes Tuesday June 24, 2025.
