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Do you want to go beyond attending events and have a hand in shaping them? Are you looking to form deeper connections in Dallas SWE? Join a Dallas SWE Committee! This is your chance to have your voice heard and see your ideas come to life, all while building leadership and growth opportunities outside of work. Committees meet virtually once a month, with more frequent meetings ahead of flagship events and one to two in-person meetings throughout the year. Committee Sign-Ups close on August 31st.

Open Committees: Outreach, Professional Development, Membership, and Finance

Dear Dallas SWE,
Welcome to FY27! I am honored and excited to serve as your president for another year.
Last year was remarkable. We saw record turnout across many of our flagship events. I loved meeting new faces and watching returning members engage in new ways. On behalf of the FY26 Executive Council (EC), thank you for your participation and engagement.

This year, our theme is Momentum and Belonging. Our EC recently met to discuss what these words mean to us and how we want to embody them throughout the year. We want you to stay, contribute, and grow within this community, through more touch points, deeper connections, and programs shaped by you. Attend an event, engage in it, and be part of something bigger. Design Your World, the Professional Development Conference, and SWE Trios all return this year, alongside new additions like skill swap nights and industry specific meetups.

I’m so grateful to lead this organization alongside such a talented, dedicated EC. Lyndsey Bouvé Jackson steps into a new role as President-Elect, helping to shape initiatives while learning the ropes of leading the organization. Sammy Zellner returns as Secretary, expertly leading our digital content and marketing strategy, ensuring we all stay connected and informed through multiple platforms. Claire Mulford returns as Treasurer, bringing innovation to our sponsor relationships and guiding our newly formed finance committee. Anmolika Singh returns as VP of Professional Development, growing our PD Conference and bringing fresh topics and new industry nights to the table. Ella Deane returns as VP of Membership, helping you build meaningful connections through mentorship programs like SWE Trios and social events like book club. We’re welcoming Adeola Adediran to the EC as our new VP of Outreach, and I cannot wait to see the ideas she has already shared with us come to life.

Dallas SWE has always been a second home to me, and I want it to be one for you too. If you are attending your first event, you are not walking in as a stranger. Look for me or any of our officers, and we will make you feel at home. I’m only an email away if you have questions or suggestions.

Welcome to FY27! I cannot wait to see you at the kickoff in August.

Best,
Cyonna Holmes, PhD
Dallas SWE President

On behalf of the FY26 Executive Council, thank you for being part of Dallas SWE this year. FY26 was incredible. We saw record attendance at many of our events and launched new programs to better serve our members. We have loved watching our community grow, and we are so excited to carry that momentum into FY27.

To prepare for FY27, Dallas SWE will not be hosting events until early July as your Executive Council takes time to recharge and get to work on planning what’s next. 

In the meantime, please take a moment to renew your membership and fill out our membership survey so your voice is heard before our Executive Council planning meeting in July. Your feedback directly shapes what we build next. Keep an eye out for details on our FY27 kickoff in mid to late-July, and as always, do not hesitate to reach out. We love hearing from you! We will see you in July!