The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE):

The Source for Quality Hispanic Professional Engineers and Technical Talent

Region 1: LA BOMBA! West Coast Region




The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the City of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.


STATEMENT OF VALUES:
We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people through the use of science and technology. We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership. We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.

VISION:
SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science.

MISSION:
To be the source for quality hispanic professional engineers and technical talent.

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS:
We will fulfill our mission by increasing educational opportunities, promoting professional and personal growth, carry out our social responsibility to be involved in education, business and government issues and enhancing pride within our organization and reinforcing our reputation as a vital Hispanic organization.


STUDENT CHAPTERS:

American River College
California Maritime Academy/Vallejo, CA
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Chico
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Francisco
College of the Sequoias
Delta College - San Joaquin
Diablo Valley College
Napa Valley College
Oregon State University
Sacramento City College
San Jose State University (SOLES)
Santa Clara University (CHALESS)
Santa Rosa Junior College
SkyLine College
Solano Community College
Stanford University (SSCLES)
University of California, Berkeley (HES)
University of California, Davis
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Nevada, Reno
University of the Pacific
University of Washington
Washington State University

PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS:
Fresno
Silicon Valley (office in San Jose)
San Francisco East Bay Area
Sacramento
Puget Sound (Seattle)
Eastern Washington