Inspiring Leaders Profiles Database
Celebrate the accomplishments of Women of Color in engineering in the U.S. and its territories.
Highlighting WOC Engineers
The creation of this database serves a crucial purpose in highlighting the exceptional work of women of color in engineering to diversify the field, and connect collaborators to women of color in engineering to support career advancement.
Our Goal
The goal of curating and highlighting the exceptional work of women of color is to amplify the contributions, expertise, and experiences in a field where they have historically been underrepresented.
A Resource for Organizations
The database will not only serve as a celebration of the achievements and as a tool of empowerment to diversify the field of engineering, but also as a resource for organizations to find speakers and connect individuals with networking opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the WCEC Inspiring Leaders Profiles Database?
Who can submit their profile to the database?
How does the WCEC define a woman of color in engineering?
What information do I need to provide in my profile submission?
How do I submit my profile to the database?
Is there a deadline for profile submissions?
Will my contact information be shared publicly?
How will my profile be used once it’s submitted? Can I update my profile after submission?
Is there any cost associated with submitting my profile to the database?
Who can I contact if I have further questions about the profile submission process or database in general?
Inspiring Leaders
Profiles Database
To help streamline your submission, it may be helpful to have access to your headshot, demographic information, professional experience, educational background (if applicable), and details about your skills and expertise.
You will also be asked to sign a statement of affirmation allowing your profile to be publicly displayed in the database.
You can save your progress at any time, allowing you to return and complete your submission at your convenience.
For any questions, please contact the Programs Manager of the WCEC.
- First Name(s)
- Middle Name
- Last Name(s)
- Suffix
- Do you have a website to share?
- Do you have a LinkedIn handle to share?
- What city do you live in?
- What U.S. state or Territory do you live in?
- Why are you submitting a profile to this database? Select all that apply.
- Networking
- speaking engagement
- DEI Consultant
- Job opportunity for career advancement
- Collaborative projects
- Mentoring
- Media requests
- Outreach engagements
- Other (please specify)
In this section, we collect demographic information to better understand the diverse backgrounds of women of color in engineering. Your responses will help us ensure inclusivity and representation in our database. Thank you for providing this valuable insight.
- Preferred Pronouns
- How would you describe your gender Identity? Here’s more information if needed.
- Agender
- Gender non-conforming
- Genderqueer
- Non-binary
- Pangender
- Transwoman
- Cisgender Woman
- I’d prefer not to share this information with you
- Not listed (please specify)
- How would you describe your sexuality?
- Asexual
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Heterosexual or Straight
- Lesbian
- Pansexual
- Queer
- Questioning
- I’d prefer not to share this information with you
- Not listed (please specify and expand our language)
- How would you describe your racial and/or ethnic identities? (check all that apply)
- African
- East Asian and/or East Asian American
- Southeast Asian and/or Southeast Asian American
- South Asian and/or South Asian American
- Black and/or African American
- Caribbean
- Chicane, Chicana, Chicano, and/or Chicanx
- Hispanic
- Jewish
- Latine, Latina, Latino, and/or Latinx
- Middle Eastern or Middle Eastern American
- Native Alaskan
- Indigenous, Native American or American Indian
- Native Hawaiian
- Pacific Islander
- White
- Multiracial
- I’d prefer not to share this information with you
- Not listed (please specify and expand our language)
- What language(s) do you have a working knowledge of?
- English
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese
- Hindi
- French
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Japanese
- German
- Korean
- Vietnamese
- Tagalog/Filipino
- Turkish
- Italian
- Urdu
- Polish
- Dutch
- Swahili
- Tamil
- Persian (Farsi)
- Malay/Indonesian
- Thai
- Hebrew
- Greek
- Punjabi
- Gujarati
- Haitian Creole
- Amharic
- Yoruba
- Zulu
- Somali
- Cantonese
- Marathi
- Telugu
- Burmese
- Nepali
- Pashto
- Kurdish
- Romanian
- Ukrainian
- Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian
- Czech
- Hungarian
- Swahili
- Finnish
- Danish
- Swedish
- Norwegian
- My Language is Not Listed (please specify and expand our language)
- Do you identify with a disability, accessibility, or chronic condition, regardless of formal diagnosis?
- Yes (please specify if you choose)
- No
- Tell us more about your disability, accessibility, or chronic condition.
This section focuses on capturing your professional journey in engineering. Your professional background showcases the wealth of expertise and knowledge you bring to the field, and are integral to inspiring future generations of engineers as well as showcasing your experiences to inquiring organizations. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
- What is your current job title?
- Who is your current employer?
- What are (up to 3) previous positions held related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and, or engineering?
- Position
- Organization
- What is your current industry specialization?
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Environmental Health Engineering
- Photonics Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Nanotechnology Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Acoustic Engineering
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Sports Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Other (please specify and expand our language)
- What is your current field/ sector of employment?
- Academia
- Government
- Industry/Business
- Military
- Non-profit
- Self-employed
- Unemployed
- What is your current stage of career as a professional in the field?
- Early career (0-6 years experience)
- Middle career (7-14 years experience)
- Late career (15+ years experience)
- Retired professional
- Are you a re-entry professional?
- Yes, I am a re-entry professional in my respective field.
- No, I am not a re-entry professional in my respective field.
- Could you share a brief, personalized biography to be shared publicly?
In this section, we gather information about your educational background. Your educational achievements are a testament to your dedication and passion, and they contribute to the rich diversity of perspectives within our community. Thank you for sharing your educational experiences with us.
- What is the level of each degree attained?
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Professional Degree and/or Technical Degree
Postdoctoral Studies
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- What are the study areas of each degree?
- Degree Level
- Degree
- Area of Study
- Which type(s) of higher education institution(s) did you attend or are affiliated with? (check all that apply)
- Community College (public)
- Community College (private)
- Technical School
- 4-year Institution (public)
- 4-year Institution (private)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)
- Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)
- Women’s College
- Institution Outside of continental US and its territories
- Research Institution
- Military Academy
- Religious Affiliated Institution
This section is dedicated to capturing your involvement in professional development activities and community engagement initiatives within the field of engineering. Please note, the WCEC recognizes that women of color in engineering have historically faced barriers to accessing professional development opportunities. If you do not have information to submit in this section, please know that it is not uncommon and your profile submission is still valuable, appreciated, and can be uploaded. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
- Do you hold any professional certifications relevant to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and/or STEM? (up to 3)
- Do you have any publications that you’d like to share related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and/or STEM? (up to 3)
- Publication Title
- Publication URL
- Are you affiliated with any of the WCEC Member organizations? (check all that apply)?
- Advancing Indigenous People in STEM
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Council of Engineering Companies
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Water Works Association
- ASM International
- DuPont
- GE Aviation
- GM
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Institute of Transportation Engineers
- LatinaVIDA
- Minerals, Metals, & Materials Society
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Northrop Grumman
- Raytheon Technologies
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science
- Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers Foundation
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- TAPPI
- Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network
- Not Applicable
- Other (please specify)
- Do you hold any awards and/or recognitions relevant to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and/or STEM?
In this section, we invite you to outline your skills and expertise. Please include both hard skills (technical skills) and soft skills (interpersonal skills) that you possess, as well as any specialized knowledge areas you have developed. Your diverse skill set contributes to the dynamic and innovative landscape of engineering, and we appreciate your willingness to share your expertise with us. Thank you for providing this valuable information.
- Which of the following hard skills do you have? (check all that apply)
- Fluent in more than one language
- Subject-Matter Expert
- Audience Engagement
- Interdisciplinary expertise
- Research
- DEIB Strategies
- Training & Facilitation
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Tools
- System and, or Software Development
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Collaboration Platforms
- Google Suite
- Project Collaboration
- Programming Languages
- Budgeting
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Productivity Tools
- Other (please specify and expand our language)
- Which of the following soft skills do you have? (check all that apply)
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Storytelling
- Active Listening
- Teamwork
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Leadership
- Time Management
- Integrity
- Mentorship
- Visionary
- Humor
- Negotiation
- Community Building
- Collaboration
- Other (please specify and expand our language)
- Do you have any additional notes that you’d like to share for your profile that we did not cover in the profile application?
Thank you for your interest in contributing to our profile database highlighting the experiences, contributions, and expertise of women of color in engineering. By submitting your information through this Form, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Consent to Participate: By completing and submitting this form, you consent to participate in our initiative to collect and showcase the profiles of women of color in engineering. You understand that the information you provide will be used for the intended purpose of creating and sharing profiles within our database.
- Information Collection: We will collect personal information that you choose to provide in this form. We will only use this information for the purposes outlined in this consent statement.
- Use of Information: Your submitted information will be used to create and display your profile in our database. This may include sharing your profile on our website, LinkedIn Profile, or other promotional materials related to our initiative. Additionally, the WCEC may contact you for participation in surveys or research purposes to further our understanding of the impact and effectiveness of our programs.
- Data Privacy: We are committed to protecting your privacy and will handle your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Your information will be stored securely and will only be accessible to authorized personnel in the WCEC leadership team involved in managing the database.
- Data Sharing: We may share your profile information with third parties, such as partner organizations or collaborators, for the purpose of promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering. However, we will not disclose your personal contact information without your explicit consent.
- Data Retention: Your information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this consent statement or as required by law. You may request to have your profile removed from our database at any time by contacting us using the details provided below.
- No Guarantee of Contact: By submitting a profile to the database, you acknowledge that there is no guarantee that you will be contacted for any opportunities based on the preferences or areas of interest you selected. The WCEC is providing this platform for visibility and recognition of women of color engineers, but participation in the database does not ensure engagement from any member organizations or collaborators.
- Contact Information: If you have any questions, concerns, please contact Kenashia Thompson at wcec.programs@swe.org.
By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read and understood this consent and privacy statement, and you consent to the processing of your personal information as described herein.
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