President's Welcome
On behalf of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Silicon Valley Professionals Chapter, I invite you join our organization! NSBE Professionals organization is dedicated to positively impacting lives by leveraging a global community that empowers members to grow technically, access influential leadership, advance careers and inspire the next generation of Black technical professionals.
In an effort to fulfill our mission, Silicon Valley Professional Chapter has developed many programs for the academic, professional and cultural advancement of our members. The chapter is composed of technical professional members and offers benefits such as professional training, leadership development, mentoring, employment opportunities and community outreach. Additionally, it serves working engineers through a wide range of programs and events, such as technical- and leadership-focused webinars, executive mentoring and attending the annual Professional Development Conference with the chapter. Members who have expertise in specific areas, such as energy, the environment or space, have the opportunity to join one of nine Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on the national level.
Our partners and members hold an important place in NSBE SV PRO, enabling us to continue to create and implement our programs. Through your involvement with the chapter, and your support, you will gain access and connections to some of the best and brightest engineers and leaders Silicon Valley has to offer, and you will help ensure the fulfillment of NSBE's mission.
On behalf of the NSBE Silicon Valley Professionals Chapter, I thank you for your interest in our organization. We look forward to having you as a member and/our partner!
Oluwadamilola (Dami) Oyenekan
President, NSBE Silicon Valley Professionals nsbesvpro@gmail.com |
Meet The Team
Oluwadamilola Oyenekan
(Dami)
President
Dami graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering from the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities. She served on the board of UMN’s NSBE chapter for 3 years including the role of President and currently works as a Quality Engineer at Medtronic. She loves to travel and enjoys painting portraits in her spare time. Dami plans to make resources more accessible for black identifying professionals in Silicon Valley.
Hannah LeBlanc
Vice President
Hannah graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University. She served on the board of SCU’s NSBE chapter for 3 years and currently works as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Moog CSA Engineering. She’s also a huge fan of anything Houston sports related (Go Texans, Rockets and Astros!) Hannah is most excited to connect black engineers and help foster those relationships.
Jirah Taylor
Secretary
Jirah graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. She was an active member of NSBE’s mother chapter, NSBE Purdue, for 2 years and currently works as a Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. She loves archery, the art of film, and anything Marvel related. Jirah looks forward to connecting with like minded individuals who want to support black engineers and change the way people engage with NSBE.
Willy Okpobua
Treasurer
Willy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was a member of NSBE in college and is looking forward to giving back to the organization by investing time and effort into this chapter. He works at Palo Alto Networks as an Automations Software Engineer. He loves watching documentaries and playing the piano in his spare time. Willy looks forward to guiding black engineers in their pursuit for success and excellence in the STEM field.
Lul Kidane
Programs Chair
Lul graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Water Resources Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In college she was an active member of NSBE and BSU, and in her last year she served as a mentor through the Multicultural Engineering Program. Currently, she works as a Water Resources Design Engineer at MNS Engineers. Her favorite hobby is dance and she has explored over 20 styles of dance. Lul is ready to create an encouraging environment for professionals and students alike to succeed in Silicon Valley.
Muna Sinada
IT Chair
Muna graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from Santa Clara University. She served on the board of SCU’s NSBE chapter for 2 years. Muna currently works at Qualcomm Inc. as a software engineer. She enjoys playing sports, traveling and watching her long list of tv shows. Muna is eager to create a cultivating and safe space for black engineers in Silicon Valley.
Myles Everett
Senator
Myles graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a member of Georgia Tech's NSBE chapter for 5 years. He currently works as a Distribution Integrity Management Engineer at Pacific Gas & Electric. He loves to go on hikes, travel and watch youtube. Myles cannot wait to meet more black engineers in Northern California.
Aaron Quinn
Senator
Aaron graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was involved with NSBE and also helped The Black Student Union recharter after a long hiatus during his time at Cal Poly. Aaron currently works as a Design Engineer for Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision. He loves music, outdoors, fishing, traveling, and anywhere with a beach.
Aaron is excited to connect with some of the most brilliant black engineers and build new professional connections.
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Craig N. Reid
Advisor
Craig graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 2002. Craig later earned a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from San Jose State University in 2007. During his undergraduate studies, he was a member of NSBE and appreciated the sense of community that it provided. He is now a co-owner of a geotechnical engineering and engineering geologic consulting firm specializing in solving complex geologic and geotechnical issues that hillside developments encounter. He enjoys the great outdoors (hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, relaxing on a beach, etc.). Craig is determined to create a greater local sense of community and uplift the next generation.
Jane Odero Greene
Advisor
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