Anmolika Singh

Analytics Program Manager, Stanley Black & Decker  |  VP Professional Development, Dallas SWE

Anmolika Singh is an Analytics Program Manager at Stanley Black & Decker with their Data & Analytics team. She previously worked as a Data Scientist and led impactful projects that showcase her ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data to support strategic decision-making and process optimization. Her academic research includes publications on AI-driven inventory classification and modeling sociocultural behavioral traits to predict COVID-19 infection rates. She holds a BS in Data Science from Pennsylvania State University.  Beyond her technical work, she is a dedicated advocate for women in STEM, actively contributing to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Dallas Section since 2023.

Dr. Cyonna Holmes, PhD

Director of Strategic Initiatives, McKesson  |  President, Dallas SWE

Dr. Cyonna Holmes is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at McKesson, where she leads provider solutions strategy for multispecialty therapeutic areas. She previously served as the Global Pharma Strategy Leader for Ophthalmology, Rare Disease, RNA, and Emerging Areas at Celanese, where she led and oversaw R&D, Strategy, Marketing, and Sales functions. She has authored numerous academic publications, presented at national and global scientific conferences, and is named on two drug delivery patents. She has held multiple leadership roles in Dallas SWE’s Executive Council since 2022 and also serves on the Board of Directors for BOLD Purpose Foundation, a Foundation focused on advancing the success of PhD trainees. She holds a BS in Bioengineering from Stanford University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UT Southwestern.

Dr. Ali Beskok

Associate Dean for Research Innovation and PhD Education & George R. Brown Chair in Mechanical Engineering, SMU

Dr. Ali Beskok is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at SMU and serves as Associate Dean for Research Innovation and PhD Education. With over a decade of leadership at SMU, including roles as Department Chair and endowed chair professor, his work spans micro/nanoscale transport and engineering innovation, alongside advancing industry partnerships and research initiatives.

Dr. Natalie Lundsteen, PhD

Director of Operations, Alloy Therapeutics  |  Expert Career Advisor

Dr. Natalie Lundsteen is the Director of Operations at Alloy Therapeutics where she manages a biotech start-up academy to support the emerging life sciences ecosystem in North Texas. She has held many career advising positions, including Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the TCU School of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development at UT Southwestern and Academic Advising roles at Stanford, MIT, University of Oxford, and the University of Rhode Island. She was selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2018–2024), where she used her higher education knowledge to contribute to overseas institutional and government projects. A past President of the Board of Directors for the Graduate Career Consortium, she is also a certified Gallups Strength Coach and holds a Board Certified Coach Credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education. She serves on the Board of Directors for BOLD Purpose Foundation, a Foundation focused on advancing the success of PhD trainees. She holds a BS in Journalism and an MS in Education from Boston University, and a DPhil in Education from the University of Oxford.

Claire Jordan

HR Manufacturing Training Program Owner, Texas Instruments  |  Treasurer, Dallas SWE

Claire Jordan is the HR Manufacturing Training Program Owner at Texas Instruments and the Treasurer for Dallas SWE. She previously served as a Process Engineer and Equipment Engineer at Texas Instruments, as well as a Peer Career Coach at Arizona State University. She specializes in process engineering and project management, focusing on optimizing technical onboarding and facilitating career transitions for modern professionals. She holds a BS and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University.

Dr. Seth Orsborn, PhD

Deason Innovation Gym (DIG) Director & Clinical Professor, SMU

Dr. Seth Orsborn is a Design and Innovation Advisor at SMU and the Director of the Deason Innovation Gym (DIG), a space for students and faculty to use their heads and hands to create innovative, human-centered solutions for technical, entrepreneurial, and artistic challenges. He previously held academic and advisory roles focused on design theories and product development. Dr. Orsborn specializes in navigating the “fuzzy front end” of innovation, helping teams create solutions at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and user-centric design. Seth held previous roles at Toyota North America and a professorship at Bucknell University. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo and an MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Anmolika Singh

Analytics Program Manager, Stanley Black & Decker  |  VP Professional Development, Dallas SWE

For a full bio, please see the Opening Remarks section.

Shelley Stracener

Principal Systems Engineer, LivaNova

Shelley Stracener is a Principal Systems Engineer at LivaNova’s Neuromodulation division and a SWE Life Member based in Dallas, TX. Her undergraduate and early career were in Electrical and Computer Engineering R&D for three major industries (business computing, aircraft cabins, and now medical devices). On the foundation of her demonstrated technical success and product team leadership, she made a mid-career shift to Systems Engineering. She now uses her communication and organizational skills to translate user needs into system and subsystem requirements for complex medical device systems, lead cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions, and manage program risks. As a strong advocate for women in engineering and technology, Shelley has also held numerous volunteer and elected SWE leadership positions over her 23-year membership including SWE Senator and Senate Secretary, SWE Nominating Committee member, SWE Magazine Editorial Board member, Region Secretary, Section President, Webmaster, and Social Media Manager. She holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Baylor University and an MS in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Tanya Titus

Director of R&D, Systems & Clinical Engineering, Abbott

Tanya Titus is the Director of R&D, System & Clinical Engineering at Abbott Neuromodulation, where she leads system architecture, clinical engineering, human factors, MRI safety, and system integration to advance next‑generation neuromodulation therapies. With more than 25 years of experience across medical devices, diagnostics, and defense, Tanya is known for developing high‑performing global engineering teams and delivering complex, highly regulated technologies to market.

Before joining Neuromodulation, Tanya held senior leadership roles across Abbott Diagnostics and spent over two decades at Lockheed Martin supporting major defense programs including the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter and international AEGIS systems. She is also a dedicated advocate for inclusive leadership and serves as Co‑Chair of Abbott’s Black Business Network while mentoring emerging STEM leaders through SWE and university partnerships. Tanya holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from SMU and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University at Buffalo (SUNY). She lives in Fort Worth with her husband and their three children, who inspire her passion for developing future STEM talent and supporting working families in technical fields.

Susanna Biancheri

Vice President, AT&T

Susanna Biancheri is a Vice President at AT&T. She has spent over two decades at AT&T in various leadership capacities across network engineering and operations. A strong advocate for STEM education, she is dedicated to encouraging students to pursue advanced engineering and computer science degrees to drive technical innovation. She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, an MS in Computer and Information Sciences from DePaul University, and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Rochester.

Dr. Barbara Minsker, PhD, PE

Bobby B. Lyle Endowed Professor of Leadership & Global Entrepreneurship, SMU

Dr. Barbara Minsker is the Bobby B. Lyle Endowed Professor of Leadership and Global Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University. She teaches leadership courses and is a serial entrepreneur. She was recently elected as Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers for her research on water and infrastructure systems analysis. She previously served as a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was the President and Founder of Joyful U and Hazard Management Systems, Inc. She is an experienced Leadership Coach and Trainer with a decade of experience in coaching and training women leaders in STEM. She holds a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

Anmolika Singh

Analytics Program Manager, Stanley Black & Decker  |  VP Professional Development, Dallas SWE

For a full bio, please see the Opening Remarks section.

David Sandhu

Senior Financial Advisor, EverSource Wealth Advisors

David Sandhu is a Senior Financial Advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). Before transitioning to financial services, he worked for a decade as an engineer for SpaceX, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin. He leverages his technical background to provide education-focused retirement planning for modern professionals. He holds a BE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington.

Jessica Burnham

Director, MADI Program & Fellow, Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity, SMU

Jessica Burnham is the Director of the MADI program at SMU and a Fellow at the Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Deep Ellum Foundation and the Lowest Greenville Collective. Her work focuses on human-centered design and using communication design to bridge the gap between small businesses and their local environments. She holds a BFA in Communication Design from Metropolitan State College of Denver and an MFA in Innovation Studies and Design Research from the University of North Texas.

Dr. Kathleen Smits, PhD, PE

Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SMU 

Dr. Kathleen Smits is a Professor at SMU, previously serving as Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Solomon Professor for Global Development. Prior to SMU, she was a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and an Associate Professor at Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Air Force Academy. She has served as a Civil and Environmental Engineering Project Manager in the U.S. Air Force and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Over her career, Smits has published more than 80 peer-reviewed technical publications and served in a number of editorship roles, most notably as co-editor and science communication editor of Vadose Zone Journal and associate editor of the Journal of Hydrology. She holds a BS in Environmental Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an MS in Civil Engineering from UT Austin, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Jasleen Dhillon

Assistant Director, Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity, SMU

Jasleen Dhillon is the Assistant Director of the Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity at SMU. She previously held roles at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and served as a research assistant at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering. She works at the intersection of engineering and social impact, supporting initiatives that address global challenges through technical innovation. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and an MS in Sustainability & Development from Southern Methodist University.

Nancy Novak

Chief Innovation Officer, Compass Datacenters | Datacenter Systems Engineering Advisory Board, SMU

Nancy Novak is the CIO and a Compass Ambassador at Compass Datacenters. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Datacenter Systems Engineering Program at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering. She previously served as the SVP of Construction at Compass Datacenters and held executive roles at Balfour Beatty US and Hensel Phelps. With over three decades of experience in the construction industry and as a recent inductee into the National Academy of Construction, she has deep expertise in strategic leadership, innovation, and operational management. She is the host of the Extending the Ladder podcast, a podcast focused on providing insight for the next generation of women leaders, as they forge a path in a traditionally male-dominated space. She serves on the Board of Directors for Weston Solutions, World Trade Institute and the National Institute of Building Sciences. She holds a BS in Construction Management from San Diego State University.

Linda Parker (Facilitator)

Director, Career Development Center, SMU Lyle

Linda Parker is the Director of the Career Development Center at SMU Lyle. She provides strategic guidance on job search tactics, interview preparation, and the college-to-career transition for engineering students. Under her leadership, the center helps students leverage the DFW technology environment to secure high-impact roles. She holds a BBA in Marketing and an MEd in Higher Education Policy & Leadership from Southern Methodist University.

Barbara Read

Principal Quality Engineer, Raytheon

Barbara Read is a Principal Quality Engineer at Raytheon and the FY26 SWE Affinity Group Working Group Chair. She has over three decades of experience in software systems engineering and metrics analysis at Raytheon and E-Systems and is a specialist in process improvement and CMMI compliance. She is a past President of Dallas SWE and remains a dedicated mentor in the quality engineering field. She currently serves SWE at the national level as the SWE Affinity Group Working Group Chair. Barbara has given many presentations and seminars at SWE and WE Local Conferences. She holds a BS and an MS in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Dr. Cyonna Holmes, PhD

Director of Strategic Initiatives, McKesson  |  President, Dallas SWE

For a full bio, please see the Opening Remarks section.

Amanda Alsbrook

Product Engineer, 4WEB Medical 

Amanda Alsbrook is a staff product development engineer at 4WEB Medical. With over a decade of experience in product management and development, Amanda has spent her career in a variety of engineering fields ranging from oil and gas to medical devices. She held previous roles at Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, Schlumberger, OrthoFix, Cudd Energy Services and NCH Corporation. Amanda is passionate about SWE and has held several leadership roles, including Dallas SWE Section president. Amanda earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Christian Brothers University.

Anmolika Singh

Analytics Program Manager, Stanley Black & Decker  |  VP Professional Development, Dallas SWE

For a full bio, please see the Opening Remarks section.

Ella Deane (Moderator)

Manufacturing Engineer II, Inogen  |  VP Membership, Dallas SWE

Ella Deane is a Manufacturing Engineer II at Inogen and the VP of Membership for Dallas SWE. She has focused on additive manufacturing, tooling design, and bridging the gap between design and manufacturing to optimize production efficiency. She is a dedicated advocate for empowering women in STEM and is passionate about building inclusive professional communities. She holds a BS and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.