Region 6 Alumni Chair
Wazim Reid (
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Wazim is currently a Software Engineer at IBM. His current duties include managing a $40M+ budget and database administration. Wazim graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BS in Computer Science. He plans to return to school to pursue an MBA. Wazim has held many roles in NSBE on a chapter level in both collegiate and alumni chapters. Since becoming a member of the Alumni Extension, he has taken on various regional leadership positions. NSBE has given him a lot and now is his time to give back. WHOSE HOUSE?!!
Chair Emeritus
Ed Kimbrough (
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Ed Kimbrough is a Senior Systems Engineer at Raytheon Company in Tucson, AZ where he supports the Sidewinder Air Dominance programs. He is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who has served as an officer on the chapter, regional and national levels. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University and plans to pursue a Masters of Science degree in Systems Engineering
Chair-Elect
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Treasurer
Vacamt (
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Programs Chair
Dr. Ebonee Williams (
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Dr. Ebonée Williams has a background in advanced polymer composites research with emphasis on vacuum assisted resin transfer molding and polynanomeric composite application in aerospace. Dr. Williams has hosted polymer composite training sessions for FAA inspectors, Boeing engineers and college students; she has taught both undergraduates and graduates in the discipline, as well.
Recently her focus has been on applied education and systemic approaches to educational programs. In her most recent tenure as the Director of a mandatory Service Learning program here at UCSD, she was able to develop infrastructure that allowed the program to grow from less than fifty students to having a capacity to sustain more than 900 students per year.
Dr, Williams still enjoys teaching courses on the principles of engineering, with emphasis on effective team processes. She has served as the faculty advisor to the Teams in Engineering Service Habitat for Humanity Team, which brought green-building to low income home development. Dr. Williams gives seminars and lectures to graduate students on surviving and understanding graduate school. Her commitment to inter-disciplinary and applied education is evident throughout her career. As a teacher, leader, and change agent she is actively engaged in both local and national communities in hopes of creating new opportunities.
Dr. Williams currently serves as the Managing Director of the Gordon Engineering Leadership Center at U.C. San Diego. This position allows her to merge her technical and professional experience into endeavors that promote the nurturing of the future engineering leaders through course development and partnering with engineering leaders to mentor and teach the students.
Dr. Williams earned her B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brown University and the University of Washington, respectively. She also has a Masters in Industrial Business Management from the Lille Business School in France. Dr. Williams takes pride in her ability to provide efficient solutions to complex problems ranging from chemical processes to student development and education. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling the world in her down time.
Telecommunications Chair
Fahnmusa Jangaba (
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Fahnmusa is currently a Firmware Engineer working for the IBM Corporation in Tucson, AZ. He holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from California State University, Sacramento and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from at the University Of Southern California. He has held several chapter roles including several chapter positions including Secretary, Telecommunications chairperson, and President
Membership Chair
Darnika Riley (
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Darnika is currently a Technical Project Manager at Intel Corporation in Chandler, AZ. She holds BS in Management Information Systems (Cal State Long Beach) and an MS Information Management (Arizona State University). Darnika has been involved in NSBE in varying degrees since 1991. Her recent roles include being the 2008-2009 Technical Professional Conference Chairperson and Phoenix Metro Alumni Extension Chapter President
Secretary
Andre' Wright (
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Andre' is currently an Assistant Transportation Engineer for the City of Oakland in their Project Delivery Division. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from San Francisco State University. In 2008, Andre' received his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil. His previous NSBE experience includes serving as the 1999-2000 Region VI Northern Vice Chair, as well as other positions at the alumni and collegiate chapter levels.
Pre-Collegie Initiative Chair
Rechard Wagner (
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Rechard Antonio Wagner is an Application Analyst for Jeppesen Sanderson in Denver, Colorado. His duties involve managing the company’s Virus Protection, supervising network and server operations, and providing technical expertise for Jeppesen’s finance application environment.
Rechard received his B.S. in Computer Science from Southern University Baton Rouge, LA. He joined the National Society of Black Engineers in 2001 at the Denver Alumni Chapter. He has held/served the Denver Alumni Chapter as: Communications Chair, President, and Programs Chair. He also serves as a volunteer with the NSBE Denver Rocket Club program. This program introduces children from 4th – 6th grade to the science and technology of rocketry.
Rechard is also active in the Metro Denver community. He works with the Urban League of Metro Denver, mentor/tutor, Church counselor and Sunday School teacher, and other various community committees. Rechard’s hobbies are shooting pool, basketball, travelling, and solving problems. A true techie at heart.
TORCH Coordinator
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