Your FY27 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 or committee chairperson, contact us at dallas.swe@gmail.com.
Officers
President – 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 metabolites and RNA therapeutics during heart transplantations.
She is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives at McKesson where she is responsible for identifying, developing, and evaluating new opportunities for the Oncology and Multispecialty Division. Prior to this role, she was the Global Business Strategy Leader for Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases and RNA Therapeutics at Celanese, where she led cross‑functional teams advancing long‑acting therapeutics for patients with chronic diseases. She has spent her entire career in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, where she has led and overseen research, strategy, marketing, and sales functions.
Cyonna is passionate about empowering the next-generation of leaders and diversifying STEM fields. Cyonna has been actively involved in SWE since 2011. She served as High School Outreach Chair in her Collegiate Section at Stanford. In Dallas SWE she has held various leadership roles including President (FY26), President Elect (FY25), VP of Outreach (FY23 and FY24), and Design Your World Committee Member and Activity Lead (FY22). She also serves as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the SMU Engineering Mentorship Program, and the UTSW PhD to Industry Program. She has also been a mentor for Girls Inc and the Perot Museum ConnecTeen Program. In her free time, she loves pottery throwing, volunteering, running, and baking.
Contact: president@dallaswe.org
President Elect – Lyndsey Jackson
Lyndsey earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR) and MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, TN). She moved to Texas in December 2023 and is currently a Product Development Engineer at Retractable Technologies, Inc.
She has been a member of SWE since college but got involved with the Dallas chapter at the start of 2024 by attending outreach events. She was elected VP of Outreach for FY26, where she led the chapter’s initiatives, including planning Design Your World and coordinating outreach events around DFW.
Lyndsey is a firm believer that empowered women empower women and is passionate about doing just that by educating young women about how they can pursue careers in STEM. Her favorite part of SWE is the sense of community and getting to see students excited to learn about STEM at Outreach events.
In her free time Lyndsey enjoys reading, trying new recipes, sewing, and going to coffee shops.
Contact: president.elect@dallaswe.org
Vice President of Professional Development – Anmolika Singh
Anmolika Singh holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University, with a specialization in Economics and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Technical Innovation. She currently serves as an Analytics Program Manager within Stanley Black & Decker’s Tools & Outdoor organization in Plano, TX, where she previously participated in the Stanley Leadership Program.
Throughout her career, Anmolika has led impactful initiatives at the intersection of data, analytics, and business strategy, using data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and process optimization. Known for her adaptability and commitment to continuous learning, she thrives in the fast-evolving landscape of technology and analytics.
Beyond her professional work, Anmolika is a dedicated advocate for women in STEM and currently serves as Vice President of Professional Development for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Dallas Section. Since joining Dallas SWE in 2023, she has been passionate about creating opportunities for women in engineering and technology to develop their skills, expand their networks, and advance their careers.
Contact: vp.pd@dallaswe.org
Vice President of Outreach – Adeola Adediran
Adeola is a Quality & Automation Engineer at SigmaPro Engineering. She is passionate about expanding STEM engagement and creating meaningful outreach experiences that inspire the next generation of engineers. With a background in computer and mechanical engineering, she has experience across automation, robotic manufacturing, and product development, designing solutions to real-world challenges.
Adeola has been involved in SWE since 2019, having served in outreach, membership, and award judging for scholarships and conference grants. Prior to joining Dallas SWE’s leadership team, Adeola founded Young Girls in Engineering, a STEM initiative focused on providing hands-on engineering experiences and mentorship to students. Her work in STEM advocacy has also included representing Nigeria in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Women in STEM. As Vice President of Outreach, she is committed to growing Dallas SWE’s outreach programs, strengthening community partnerships, and helping students build confidence as future innovators.
Outside of engineering and outreach, Adeola enjoys playing the piano and exploring the night sky with her telescope.
Contact: vp.outreach@dallaswe.org
Vice President of Membership – Ella Deane
Ella joined the Society of Women Engineers in January 2024, looking to connect with other women in STEM and help the local community. She graduated with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in four years. She acquired both degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in central Massachusetts. Ella currently works in the medical device industry and got a job as a Manufacturing Engineer at Inogen in Plano. She is thrilled to be supporting the production of portable oxygen concentrators that help deliver oxygen in a convenient way to patients who need it. Outside of work, she enjoys playing basketball, going to music festivals, and tending to her many houseplants.
Ella is passionate about empowering early in career women in STEM and fostering environments where women can be their authentic selves. She has planned several “Girl Power Happy Hour” events – casual post-work meetups at spots throughout DFW for early in career women in STEM to make new friends and connect beyond their job titles. If you are interested in attending one of her events in the future, please reach out to her at elladeane413@gmail.com.
Ella has enjoyed every event she’s been to through SWE, and has made great connections through the group. Her favorite part is hearing the unique stories of women from all backgrounds finding their way in their STEM careers. She hopes to see you at the next SWE event!
Contact: vp.membership@dallaswe.org
Treasurer – Claire Jordan Mulford
Claire Jordan is a supervisor onboarding owner at Texas Instruments (TI), where she also leads the company’s Disability Resource Group. She holds both a BSE and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Claire began her career at TI as an equipment engineer and later served as a process engineer and technician supervisor before transitioning into onboarding and training roles. Claire is now a Workflow Automation Engineer at TI, finding ways to automate people’s common repetitive tasks and enable them to automate their own repetitive tasks.
Claire has been actively involved in SWE since 2015. Her leadership includes serving as Treasurer and Vice President at Arizona State University, Vice President of Membership for the Dallas SWE section, and Chair of the Society Bylaws Committee for FY24 and FY25. She currently serves as the FY26 Content Strategy Directorate Chair-Elect. Her roles across the section and Society levels have given her valuable insight into SWE’s governance and member engagement strategies. She has spoken at WE Local and annual conferences and is deeply committed to making SWE more inclusive and sustainable.
Contact: treasurer@dallaswe.org
Secretary – Sammy Zellner
Sammy Zellner is a Process Engineer at Texas Instruments in Dallas, TX. She graduated from the University of North Texas (UNT) with her B. S. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. Sammy has actively been involved in SWE since 2014, and she served as the UNT Section President from FY17-18. She was also a FY17 SWE Future Leader for Region C during her time at UNT.
Since beginning her professional career after graduation, Sammy has been actively involved in Dallas SWE. Sammy has been the Dallas SWE Secretary since FY19. 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, baking delicious treats, and going on long walks with her dog, Max.
Contact: secretary@dallaswe.org
Chairs and Coordinators
Chair positions are appointed. You can view a list of committee descriptions here. Please contact dallas.swe@gmail.com if you are interested in serving in one of these positions.
Awards Committee Chair – Open
Fundraising Committee Chair – Open
Membership Committee Chair – Open
Nominating Committee Chair – Open
Outreach Design Your World Committee Chair – Open
Professional Development Committee Chair – Open
Scholarship Committee Chair – Open
Social Media Committee Chair – Sammy Zellner
See profile in Secretary section above.
Webmaster – Sammy Zellner
See profile in Secretary section above.