Rachelle (Dumaguing) Aguas has been increasingly involved in SWE-San Diego since 2020, currently holding the Member Engagement committee chair, and will be the Corresponding Secretary on the Executive Council for FY23. In addition to organizing and hosting monthly in person events, she also has participated and actively promoted our professional development opportunities as well as supported the banquet committee this year. She is a technical writer/editor with an English degree who works with STEM professionals at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is passionate about supporting women in STEM, applies her experience, positive energy, and inclusive mindset to SWE-SD.

Over her 27+ year career at Solar Turbines, Aileen Fahme’s focus on the customer and the desire to make a difference has propelled her to be the admired leader and key contributor she is today not only at work but also within her community. Aileen is an outstanding engineer with a strong track record as a project applications engineer who lovingly volunteers her time through outreach to develop existing talent and inspire the next generation.

Neta Glaser demonstrates her technical excellence while leading R&D projects at Medtronic and embodies a strong drive and passion for giving back to the community through her leadership of involvement in SWE as the Chair of the Professional Development Committee, and her mentorship role in Women in Bio panels, entrepreneurship programs, and hackathons.

Dr. Tracy Nguyen is a champion of STEM Diversity and passionate outreach advocate who wholeheartedly embraces SWE’s mission. She believes it is critical to pique children’s interest in STEM in elementary/middle school and to continue to cultivate this interest through high school. She advances women in engineering as evidenced by her work with underrepresented and marginalized communities. For a more sustainable future, she believes women and BIPOC need to have a voice at the table to have rich and varied perspectives.

Khamphet Pease is an enthusiastic STEM educator of 16 years at Wilson Middle School in the San Diego Unified School District. She pioneered the school’s award-winning Robotics Club where the students convene outside of school hours to learn how to design, build, engineer, and program robots for various competitions throughout the year. For her dedication and commitment to her students, she was recently awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award from the White House.

Debra Kimberling, president of the San Diego County Engineering Council, has been a strong advocate for women in engineering throughout her 30-year SWE San Diego membership. She is a SWE Fellow who is engaged in multiple projects that promote SWE and SWENext in the greater San Diego STEM community. She has significantly improved the visibility of diverse STEM role models and continues to raise awareness of their achievements.

With over 5,000 associates in the San Diego area across 5 business units, Becton Dickinson proudly supports local DE&I efforts internally and externally with the support of their 8 Associate Resource Groups. They are proud of their outreach efforts that are driving change, especially with respect to nurturing early  age interest in STEM as well as attracting and retaining women in STEM  at all stages of their career.