Officers & Chairs

Your FY24 Dallas SWE Leadership Team is here to help you make the most of your professional membership!  You can view our Officer role descriptions here (per our Section Procedures).  If you are interested in becoming an officer, section representative, or committee chairperson, contact us at dallas.swe@gmail.com.

Officers

President – Rana Karimi

Rana Karimi is a Solutions Manager for ProcureAbility, a professional services firm focused on procurement, where she develops sales strategy and offerings for supply chain solutions for her clients. Prior to her role in professional services, she was an engineer and worked in multiple industries as a project manager and product manufacturing engineer. Rana is deeply passionate about empowering women in technical careers and advocating for themselves. She has served Dallas SWE’s Executive Council as VP of Outreach (FY22), VP of Membership (FY21, FY20), Secretary (FY19), and Webmaster (FY19). She has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.


Vice President of Professional Development – Nicole Anklam

Nicole has her BS in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and her MS in Technical Management from the University of Detroit-Mercy. She currently is the Charging System Owner for BEV offerings at PACCAR and Project Engineer on the Supertruck 3 program. She has been involved with SWE since 2011, holding various positions at the collegiate level as well as SWE-Detroit Professional Section prior to joining SWE-Dallas. In her spare time, she keeps various snakes and crafts and does outdoorsy activities. 


Vice President of Outreach – Cyonna Holmes, PhD

Cyonna earned her B.S. in Bioengineering from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from UT Southwestern Medical Center where her dissertation focused on the delivery of therapeutics during heart transplantations. She is the Global Business Strategy Leader for Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases and RNA Therapeutics at Celanese. Cyonna is passionate about diversifying STEM fields and has previously served Dallas SWE as VP of Outreach (FY23) and Design Your World Committee Member and Activity Lead (FY22). She also serves as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the UTSW PhD to Industry Program. She has also been a mentor for Girls Inc and the Perot Museum ConnecTeen Program.


Vice President of Membership – Meena Nagappan

Meena Nagappan is an Electrical Engineer at Raytheon Technologies. She graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2020. Meena has been involved with SWE at a collegiate level since 2016. Her favorite part about being involved with SWE is the strong and supportive community.


Treasurer – Katie Mills

Katie has an BS in Computer Science Engineering from MIT and recently moved to the Dallas area from Austin, where she worked as a Global Operations Engineer for Dell’s Enterprise division.  She enjoys working with people from around the world, problem-solving, and improving processes through Six Sigma.  Katie has served in SWE section leadership positions for many years, including a stint as section president for Southwest Texas and a long tenure as treasurer.  She is currently taking a break from the professional world to spend time with her two boys.


Secretary – Sammy Zellner

Sammy Zellner is a Process Engineer at Texas Instruments in Dallas, TX. Before starting her career in June 2019, she attended the University of North Texas (UNT) and earned both her B. S. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Sammy has actively been involved in SWE since 2014, and she served as the UNT section event coordinator in FY16 and section president from FY17-18. She was also a FY17 SWE Future Leader for Region C. Currently, Sammy is serving her fifth term as the Dallas SWE Secretary. Sammy’s favorite part of SWE is the sense of community and leadership opportunities that the organization provides. In her free time, Sammy loves watching HBOMax and working on her blog.


Chairs and Coordinators

Chair positions are appointed.  You can view a list of committee descriptions here. Interested in becoming more involved with Dallas SWE?

Awards Committee Chair – Open


Fundraising Committee Chair – Open


Membership Committee Chair – Open


Nominating Committee Chair – Open


Outreach Design Your World Committee Chair – Robyn Broniewski

Robyn Broniewski is a highly accomplished and dedicated engineer currently working as an R&D Project Manager at ABB, where she oversees the electrical, software, and mechanical engineering groups. With a wealth of experience across various industries, including oil & gas, plumbing, data center, and construction, Robyn has consistently demonstrated her ability to adapt and excel in challenging environments.

In her spare time, Robyn is an avid runner, often participating in marathons and other long-distance races. She finds that running provides her with a sense of balance and accomplishment, both mentally and physically. Alongside her passion for running, Robyn enjoys traveling the world and immersing herself in different cultures. She believes that exploring new places and learning about diverse traditions enriches her perspective on life and broadens her understanding of the world.

Robyn is also a talented cook who loves experimenting with new recipes and creating culinary masterpieces for her friends and family. She views cooking as an opportunity to express her creativity and share her love for food with others. 

What Robyn appreciates most about SWE is the network of women she has met through the organization. The support and camaraderie among members have given her a sense of belonging and encouragement in her professional journey. With her wealth of experience, dedication to empowering female engineers, and diverse interests outside of work, Robyn Broniewski is an ​​inspiring role model for women in STEM and a valuable member of the SWE community.


Professional Development Committee Chair – Anmolika Singh

Anmolika Singh graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Currently working at Stanley Black & Decker’s Data Analytics team in Plano, TX, as part of the Stanley Leadership Program. Anmolika has spearheaded projects demonstrating the ability to derive valuable insights from data and informing strategic decision-making. Her career reflects adaptability and a dedication to continuous learning, making her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving field of data science. Anmolika is also a passionate advocate for women in engineering, actively serving on the Outreach and Scholarships Sub-Committee at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in Plano.


Scholarship Committee Chair – Lynn Mortensen

Lynn Mortensen has a BS in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University Pomona and has spent 30 plus years in the aerospace and defense industry. She retired from the Raytheon Company in 2013 having held many positions within the company in program management, product development and engineering management. Lynn has supported several SWE national conferences as a speaker.  In 2016, she received a Dallas SWE Section Award for being a STEM Advocate. Lynn is active in the community promoting STEM through her participation, not only in SWE, but also as a member of the University of Texas at Dallas Jonsson School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council, STEM Advisory Board Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and as an active supporter of FIRST and BEST robotics.


Social Media Committee Chair – Sammy Zellner

See profile in Secretary section above.


Webmaster – Sammy Zellner

See profile in Secretary section above.


Investment Committee

This team provides historical perspective and guidance on Dallas SWE’s financial investment accounts, primarily to ensure funding for scholarships. Terms for each member run for 3 years.

Liong So

Since 1999, Liong has worked with Public Works Department of the City of Dallas, serving as a Senior Project Manager, with responsibility for managing various infrastructure projects under the Capital Project Improvement. Her responsibilities include ensuring that her projects are completed on schedule and within budget, meet their objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of quality, and are acceptable to all stakeholders. Term expires 6/30/24.


Katia Gomez, P.E.

Katia I. Gomez received her Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She is currently employed as project manager for the City of Richardson’s Capital Projects & Engineering department.  Ms. Gomez joined the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Fall 2010 as a collegiate. Since then, she has served in various committees at the local and national level. Her philanthropic passion extends beyond SWE. She volunteers w/ Make- A- Wish Foundation, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School and Future City Competition North Texas Region. Term expires 06/30/2024.


Amanda Alsbrook

Amanda received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and is currently employed with Acumed as a Sr. Product Development Engineer working on the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) team.  She joined SWE in 2017 for outreach, networking and professional development opportunities and enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, and reading. Term expires 06/30/2025.


Terriekka Cardenas

Terriekka Cardenas is the President and CEO of Perceptive Engineering and Construction Services (PECS, LLC) in Dallas, TX, where she consults, trains and manages projects for multiple disciplines and possesses expertise in a several areas within the Industrial Manufacturing and Construction sector. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is  a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has worked in the manufacturing industry for over 15 years in varied capacities and department leadership roles. She is a proven influencer, leader and analytical problem solver.  Terriekka is a huge STEM/STEAM career advocate and she spends her time heavily involved in outreach in the local community and abroad working with organizations developing STEM and Workforce Programs to bridge the gap present in those underrepresented in multiple industries such as Engineering, Aviation & Aerospace, and Computer Science, to name a few. She is currently the Executive Director of Persistence Development Foundation and serves on the board of directors for CodeStream Studios, SimiDigi, Inc. and Tranzmt, Inc. Term expires 6/30/2026.



Society Leadership from Our Section

Morgan Muir – Counselor for Southern Methodist University SWE
Barbara Read – Counselor for Collin College SWE 
Zaineb Ahmad – Counselor for University of Texas at Dallas SWE, Awards & Recognition Committee Member
Elizabeth Gjini – SWE Outreach Committee, Celebrate SWE Outreach! Publication Lead
Kate Van Dellen – Society Senator
Shelley Stracener – SWE Senate member and Counselor for Baylor SWE
Amanda Alsbrook – Society Curriculum Committee member 
Claire Jordan – Society Bylaw Committee member
Nandika DSouza – Faculty Advisor for University of North Texas SWE
Laura Cowley  – SWENext Advisor for Coppell High School
Sammy Zellner – SWENext Counselor for Frisco ISD CTE Center, Counselor for UNT SWE Section

If you are involved in a Society level committee and would like to be recognized, please send you name and involvement to dallas.swe@gmail.com with subject line: “Society Committee”.