Ep 335: A Fireside Chat With SHPE CEO Suzanna Valdez Wolfe on the State of Latinas in Engineering
Update: 2025-09-30
Description
Suzanna Valdez Wolfe, CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), sits down with Karen Horting, CEO and executive director of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Suzanna shares her journey from El Paso, Texas, to leadership roles in Washington, D.C., and now at SHPE, where she champions familia, community, and belonging in STEM.
Hear the unique challenges and opportunities facing Latinas in engineering, the importance of mentorship and leadership development, and how SHPE and SWE are working together to strengthen the STEM pipeline.
Plus, explore how advocacy at the local and national levels ensures Hispanic voices are represented in shaping the future of STEM.
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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
Suzanna shares her journey from El Paso, Texas, to leadership roles in Washington, D.C., and now at SHPE, where she champions familia, community, and belonging in STEM.
Hear the unique challenges and opportunities facing Latinas in engineering, the importance of mentorship and leadership development, and how SHPE and SWE are working together to strengthen the STEM pipeline.
Plus, explore how advocacy at the local and national levels ensures Hispanic voices are represented in shaping the future of STEM.
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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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