My name is Babatunde Onadele, Jr. and I will be serving as your 2011 – 2012 Region VI Chairperson. I am extremely excited to see our membership surpass their potential this year and remind the entire society WHOSE HOUSE this really is! The directives for this upcoming year are Retention & Development, also known as R&D. It is my vision that we utilize the Retention program to help grow our chapters and then programs such as Institute of Chapter Development (ICD) to maintain our chapters and keep them performing at a high level. It is important that every member understands that they make a difference and I truly believe that this is the year that the MIGHTY REGION VI will create the takeover, in the forms of maximizing national scholarship opportunities and career choices. I look forward to meeting you all at RLC and FRC and leaving you with the challenge: WHOSE HOUSE????

Babatunde Onadele, Jr.

Year: Senior

School: San Jose State University

Major: Civil Engineering

Chairperson

(Administrative Zone)

My name is Shauna Kimball and I will be serving as your 2011 – 2012 Region VI Vice Chairperson I am excited to be given this opportunity to hold this position so that I may serve you!

Region 6 has a wealth of amazing individuals all with abundant knowledge about NSBE and unique ideas to make our organization even stronger. Since we are a region that is so vastly separated, communication between us all  is of utmost importance. In support of  the directives for this year I plan to focus on building increased interaction in a manner that is accessible to all and upholds the values of NSBE by focusing on Retention & Development!!

Let me Know How I can Help YOU Region 6! I look forward to being a resource.

Year: Alumni

School: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Major: Industrial Engineering

Vice Chairperson
(Membership Zone Chair)

Hey Region 6!

My name is Aubree Smith and I am the newly elected secretary. This semester I would like to increase communication between the chapters and increase awareness of schalarships and programs that can benefit chapters and members. This year, within Region 6, we definitely need more outstanding members and chapters and I feel that as a region we can work together to cultivate them. I became a member of NSBE in 2009 and have served as secretary this past year. I was motivated to join REB because I noticed that as a region, we have not done as well as we can with communication between chapters. I also noticed that the members of NSBE that were recieving scholarships and recognition were not really from our region. I know that there is a lot of potential in our region so I will do my best to ensure that the information about scholarships and programs is more easily available to the members within our region so that we can be recognized for the fantastic region we are!

I hope to get my degree in Materials Science and Engineering with an emphasis in Nanoengineering. I would also like to get my masters and hopefully do some type of research or something with energy. I enjoy reading, watching funny movies, spending time with friends and family, and learning new things.

Year: Sophomore

School: University of California, Merced

Major: Materials Science & Engineering

Secretary

(Comm Zone Chair)

Goals:

Increase the participation of chapters in NSBE conferences and other programs by providing the necessary financial supports needed to as many chapters as possible.

Train chapter treasurers on fund raising strategies as wells as balancing their financial data sheets.

If possible, expand the chapter relief fund to as many chapters as possible.

Keep an accurate balance sheet of the region’s financial data.

Year: Senior

School: University of Colorado, Denver

Major: Electrical Engineering

Treasurer

(Finance Zone Chair)

Year: Senior

School: UC Davis

Major: Civil Engineering

Programs Chair

(Programs Zone)

Habari Gani Region 6? I am grateful and blessed to be retuning for a second term as your Membership Chair. As Membership Chair I am your advocate and it is my duty to ensure your experince in NSBE is the best possible. Additionally, I plan to do everything within my power to advance the region by growing chapter numbers and membership numbers. To briefly share a little about myself, I am a Mechanical Engineering student currently at the Colorado School of Mines transfering from Red Rock Community College. I have been a member of NSBE since 2008, served as the Programs Chair for the Auraria (UCD) chapter, and briefly served in 2010 as Rocky Mountain Zone Chair before being appointed last year to Membership Chair to fill a vacancy, and was recently elected to a second term. I look forward to working with you all towards reaffirming the already great NSBE legacy, solidifing the present, and creating a better future. WHOOOO’s HOUSE!!!!

Year: Senior

School: University of Colorado, Denver

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Membership Chair

(Membership Zone)

Kazeem B. Omidiji is a current graduate from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He currently works for San Diego Gas & Electric. His goal for the year is to provide valuable insight and advice to the Region 6 Executive Board, as well as to inform the Region 6 Membership about the power they hold as members in regards to voting and having a voice with NSBE

Year: Alumni

Company: San Diego Gas & Electric

School: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Major: Electrical Engineering

Chairperson Emeritus/Parliamentarian

(Administration Zone)

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Hello again Region VI! My name is Ayan Hassan and I am currently your Pre-College Initiative Chair for 2011-2012 year. My experience on the REB last year has helped me grow as a leader and my passion for NSBE has continued burning as well. That is why I chose to run for the position of PCI Chair for our lovely region. I would like to continue the directives that have been implemented by our National Chairman and our chairman Babatunde, pipeline development. We should reach out to the children at an early age and expose them to the STEM fields and the different opportunities they can take advantage of. I am a product of the pipeline; therefore I know that it is possible. I been actively involved in NSBE since my freshman year in college 2007-08, throughout my time I served as the chapter PCI Chair in 2009-2010. I am really excited for the year to come; I would like to activate more NSBE Jr. Chapters within our region. I would also like to get in more contact with active chapters and establish a better relationship with them. An event that I would like to implement is called “PCI Day”. I look forward to serving as your Region VI PCI Chair!

Year: Senior

School: University of Washington

Major: Industrial & Systems Engineering

PCI Chairperson

Hey Region Six! My name is Lacie Pierre and i will be serving as your Academic Excellence Chair for the current 2011-2012 year. I've held this position at UC Merced's NSBE chapter for the past two years and have seen much success with the implementation of various programs that have received attention nationally. I've had time to refine my skills at a chapter level, and now I intend to bring these programs to the entire region with the intent to promote, integrate, and maintain academic excellence.

Lacie Pierre

Year:

School: University of California, Merced

Major:

Academic Excellence Chair

Hasani Washington

Year: Sophomore

School: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Regional Leadership Chair

Hello Region VI! I will be serving as your Southern California Zone Chair and Publications
Chairperson for the 2011-2012 year! I am very excited to support the zone and instill the region’s initiatives. I am a Chemical Engineering major at the University of California Riverside and I plan to pursue a technical career in the aerospace industry. I plan to obtain my MBA to then pursue a managerial position. As my career progresses, I plan to teach high school or college level mathematics and science courses to encourage the younger generation into STEM
fields. I have a passion for helping the community and developing the youth. Since joining
NSBE my freshman year, I have served as Publicity Chair and Academic Excellence Chair.
I am committed to keeping the Region connected and helping in any way that I can. Let’s go
REGION VI!!!

Letia Soloman

Year:

School: University of California, Riverside

Major: Chemical Engineering

Southern California Zone Chair,

also Public Relations

One of my main goals as Northwest Zone Chair is to revamp communication between chapters in the northwest. Since the northwest is spread out among 5 different states, it is hard for us to keep in contact as a zone. I will also work hard to continue implementing one of the main directives of the past zone chairs which is to activate more chapters within the northwest. The northwest is much underrepresented within region 6, and the best way to change that is to increase membership!

My experience with NSBE has consisted of two years of membership. During my first year I was a very active member as a freshman and helped out any way I could. My second year I took a leadership position as chapter Programs chair. I am very passionate about NSBE and the mission statement has really grown into part of my every day goals.

I am working towards my BS in Electrical Engineering, and I will be graduating in June 2013. After I graduate I want to get a job company that will hopefully pay for me to get my MBA after working for them for a couple of years. I enjoy listening to music, eating, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

Year: Junior

School: University of Washington

Major: Electrical Engineering

Northwest Zone Chair

Dear NSBEians,
My name is Antonio Love and I will be your Region 6 NorCal Zone Chair for the 2011 academic year. My main goal this year is to attend chapter meetings all across the Zone through Skype so that I can witness the passion firsthand and additionally answer questions to be of help as a messenger for the Region and the Society as a whole. I wish to plan at least two zone events that take place on the opposite ends of the zone so that everyone has a chance to see the NSBE Family. 

Year: Senior

School: University of California, Berkeley

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Northern California Zone Chair,

also International Committee Chair

Greeting to all NSBE members and especially those residing in Region 6. I have been privileged with being your Regional Finance Chair for the 2011-2012 year. Beginning May 2009, I have been participating in a year round internship for the California State Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. To obtain my professional goals of systems engineering management and consulting I plan to obtain a Masters and PhD in Engineering Management directly after graduation. Having been a member of NSBE since 2008, I feel it time for me to become more actively involved and contribute to this dynamic Region. I welcome this opportunity and view it as a challenge to ignite pride and a new drive to be efficient and resourceful within Region 6 membership. With the support of the 2011-2012 REB and the many chapters of Region 6 I hope to implement new monetary aid initiatives, awards and requirements. As Finance Chair, I will focus on the development of chapter financial stability and sustainability through fundraising and outreach.

To add a little more about myself: movies, music, cooking, and naps are guaranteed to make my day filled with California sunshine. I am very spontaneous and regularly do activities like jet skiing, snowboarding, going on road trips, and other outdoor type adventures. I love God, my family, my friends and fun. :D

Malia Billups

Year: Sophomore

School: University of California, Berkeley

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Finance Chairperson

My overarching goal is to make this year’s Fall Regional Conference the best to date. Pulling from the minds of the Bay Area, the conference will be a unique experience for those in attendance. We hope to attract companies that are looking for you harder than you are looking for them and provide attractive discounts while at the conference.

My personal academic goals are to complete my Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering in the next 2 years. I then intend to pursue a Ph.D. in some engineering field that will allow me to explore my interest in renewable, sustainable energy. With my Ph.D., I hope to work in a national lab on implementing new forms of energy.

I have been a member of NSBE since my freshman year, working within my chapter EB as Banquet Coordinator before becoming FRC Chair. I, outside of NSBE, like learning foreign languages, watching movies, saving money, and advocating an environment-friendly society!

Damaris Smith

Year: Junior

School: University of Colorado, Denver

Major: Chemical Engineering

Fall Regional Conference Chair

Hello Region VI!

My name is Morgan Fryar and I will be your 2011-2012 Telecommunications Chair.  I have been involved in NSBE for two years as the Treasurer and Vice President of my UCLA Chapter. As a leader in my chapter, I understand the importance of having regional site that is up to date with all information regarding the region.  I am excited to implement a dynamic website for you all to utilize so that you will have access to all conference information, documentation for programs, and news for the region.  I look forward to working for YOU all this year!

Morgan Fryar

Year: Senior

School: University of California, Los Angeles

Major: Computer Science

Telecommunications Chair

(Comm Zone)

Year:

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Major:

Alumni Extension Chair

(Administration Zone)

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