President's Message
For nearly three decades, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers University of Arizona chapter has strived to create an impact within the southern Arizona community and to make a difference in the lives of those who strive to succeed within the STEM field. Since then, SHPE UA has gone above and beyond to support and provide resources to its members, alumni and community with the goal of empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential while emphasizing an impact created through STEM awareness and development.
Within the University of Arizona, the SHPE UA chapter has served as a place where diversity, inclusion and the sharing of perspectives and experiences are valued and appreciated. A place where everyone belongs, regardless of gender, orientation, background or race. SHPE UA is a community like no other: a community where you find your home away from home but more importantly, where you find your familia. You find a familia full of driven individuals who seek to better themselves and better the world around them, a familia that no matter how difficult an obstacle may be, will push forward.
I have had the opportunity to be part of such an incredible organization such as SHPE UA for four years and it has, undoubtedly, molded me into the person I am today, and I have no doubt that it will continue to be part of who I am. The relationships I created, the skills I gained and the lessons I learned through SHPE UA have and continue to have an impact in my life and I truly believe SHPE has this impact on anyone who become part of the SHPE UA Familia. Once SHPE Familia, always SHPE Familia.
Arlinne Rodriguez
Within the University of Arizona, the SHPE UA chapter has served as a place where diversity, inclusion and the sharing of perspectives and experiences are valued and appreciated. A place where everyone belongs, regardless of gender, orientation, background or race. SHPE UA is a community like no other: a community where you find your home away from home but more importantly, where you find your familia. You find a familia full of driven individuals who seek to better themselves and better the world around them, a familia that no matter how difficult an obstacle may be, will push forward.
I have had the opportunity to be part of such an incredible organization such as SHPE UA for four years and it has, undoubtedly, molded me into the person I am today, and I have no doubt that it will continue to be part of who I am. The relationships I created, the skills I gained and the lessons I learned through SHPE UA have and continue to have an impact in my life and I truly believe SHPE has this impact on anyone who become part of the SHPE UA Familia. Once SHPE Familia, always SHPE Familia.
Arlinne Rodriguez
