BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Jenny Tsao
Candidate for President
Candidate Statement
I joined SWE as a freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have been actively
involved in outreach at countless events and am a strong advocate of creating a future where women are
no longer a minority in STEM, in particular engineering fields. I have been part of the Baltimore
Washington Section for several years after moving to the DC metro area, but have become increasingly
involved. I have many ideas to improve the section, and aspire to implement those ideas to encourage
more member participation and maximize the benefits of having a large section.
Biographical Information
Jenny Tsao graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS in General
Engineering, and a concentration in Manufacturing. She moved to the Washington, DC metro area to
work for the United States Postal Service for 4 years as an Operations Industrial Engineer, working on
efficiency in mail processing facilities. She recently transitioned into a position with the United States
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and is now an Industrial Engineer working on process
improvement in Navy hospitals.
SWE Offices and Experience
2014-15 Baltimore Washington Section Secretary
2014-15 Baltimore Washington Section Catholic University of America Student Section Liaison
2013-14 Society of Women Engineers Awards and Recognition Committee, Judge
2012-15 Baltimore Washington Section Science Fairs Co-chair
2010-11 Baltimore Washington Section K-12 Outreach Chair
2009-10 Region H Conference 2010 (University of Illinois Host Section) Registration Co-chair
2008-09 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Section President
2007-08 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Section Fundraising Director
2006-07 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fundraising Committee, member
2006-07 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Outreach Committee, member
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Ana Ramekar
Candidate for Vice President Professional Development
Candidate Statement
I’ve been involved in SWE since college days for a total of 7 years. My last two years have been the most
active in hosting and organizing membership socials, and increasing BWS-SWE presence at local
universities and volunteering in educational outreach events. I believe everyone aspires to life-long
learning and SWE’s mission and resources are perfect for helping our members achieve both
professional and personal growth. I would love for a chance to continue to host social events and
networking lunches but also professional development workshops that are pertinent to a variety of fields,
stages in careers and geographically accessible all our membership. I am also beginning to develop soft
skills workshops for collegiate girls who want to be more confident and feel secure as they transition into
the industry and start their careers.
Biographical Information
Ana Ramekar is an Aerospace Engineer at Northrop Grumman. She is responsible for structural design
and stress analysis on variety of aircraft platforms performing electronic surveillance and intelligence
missions. Prior to Northrop Grumman, she worked as a Flight Test engineer, Flight Analyst and
Performance Engineer for Honda Aircraft Company for the first ever HondaJet. She graduated from
University of Maryland with Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering in 2010 and is currently pursuing a
Masters in Aeronautical Engineering.
SWE Offices and Experience
2014-15
2014-15
2013-15
Professional Development Committee
Professional Liaison to University of Maryland
Social Committee Co-Chair
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Kate McGuire
Candidate for Vice President Outreach
Candidate Statement
Kate is currently the Director of the Baltimore Region for the non-profit organization Science Olympiad.
Science Olympiad is the largest national science and engineering “hands on” competition program for
grades K to 12. She has served as vice president of outreach for the Society of Women EngineersBaltimore/Washington Region for 2 years, which engaged 1500 girls with outreach events. She has been
thrilled to learn from the experienced SWE outreach experts, support outreach leaders’ events, the launch
of a new middle school activity kit (Techbridge), develop more collegiate liaisons and events, and initiate
more outreach events in the Baltimore area. She hopes to continue to make it easier for the outreach
leaders to do what they do best, to help recruit more SWE outreach volunteers, and to expand
participation from companies that are involved in SWE currently.
Biographical Information
Kate McGuire is recently retired as a Senior Director of Engineering at Northrop Grumman Electronic
Systems. She has over 30 years’ engineering experience in technical product development, strategy and
management. Her product background includes radars, space sensors, helicopter sensors, submarine
power systems and night vision goggles. She has worked closely with the FAA, the Army, Navy and Air
Force to provide sophisticated, affordable products that keep our soldiers and our nation safe. She
graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
and a masters in management from Johns Hopkins University.
SWE Offices and Experience
2013-15 Baltimore Washington Section Vice President Outreach
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Jessica Renn
Candidate for Treasurer
Candidate Statement
Jess has been a member of the Baltimore-Washington Section (BWS) of SWE since 2012. Her
experience as Section Representative and E-Communications chair have allowed her become familiar
with the activities and procedures of BWS and Region E, and as Treasurer she has become familiar with
the financial management of the section.
Biographical Information
Jess Renn is a Technical Project Lead for Booz Allen Hamilton in Central Maryland, where she leads
modeling and simulation efforts that provide analysis to help senior leaders make better informed
decisions about planned IT enterprises. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College
(2005) and a PhD in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChemBE) from Johns Hopkins University
(2010). Previously, Jess served as president of the Lafayette College chapter of the American Institute of
Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and helped organize the AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference hosted by
Lafayette. As a graduate student, she served as chair of the ChemBE department’s Graduate Student
Liaison Committee, and worked with fellow graduate students, department staff and professors to
organize department recruiting weekends and re-write Teaching Assistant requirements.
SWE Offices and Experience
2014-15 Baltimore Washington Section Treasurer
2012-15 Baltimore Washington Section Representative
2012-15 Baltimore Washington Section E-communications Chair
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Chelsea Powell
Candidate for Secretary
Candidate Statement
I am interested in becoming more involved in the Baltimore-Washington Section by serving as the
Secretary. As an undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University, I was active in several student
organizations including the Society of Women Engineers, and Tau Beta Pi. I served as the VCU SWE
section president, and worked with other students and engineering professors to increase the section's
presence on campus. Since graduating from VCU in 2012, I have continued to stay active in SWE and
other STEM outreach activities. I served as the secretary for the Central Florida section and helped with
planning the 2013 Region D Conference. After relocating to the DC area last year, I have attended
several BWS SWE events and look forward to getting more involved in the coming year.
Biographical Information
Chelsea Powell attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2012 with a BS in Biomedical
Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. She worked for NAVAIR in Orlando, FL as a Systems Engineer
developing technical specifications for aviation training solutions. In 2014, she relocated to the DC area
and joined Accenture Federal Services as a Technology Consulting Analyst. In this position she is
assists in coordinating and executing the Customer Acceptance Test effort for the United States Postal
Service's commercial mail system.
SWE Offices and Experience
2012-13 Central Florida Section Secretary
2010-12 Virginia Commonwealth University Section President
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Kristin Westover
Candidate for Section Representative
Candidate Statement
Kristin has been a member of SWE since joining at Virginia Tech in 2006, but has become more involved
since graduation. Since joining the Baltimore Washington Section in 2009, Kristin has served on the
Executive Committee with various positions and roles.
Biographical Information
Kristin is a civil engineer for Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) where she works in the repair and
restoration division for existing buildings. Working primarily on commercial buildings, Kristin assists
property managers and owners in investigation and evaluation of building aspects such as roofing,
waterproofing, and facade repair. Kristin earned her degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in
2008.
SWE Offices and Experience
2014-15 Baltimore Washington Section Representative
2012-14 Baltimore Washington Section Vice President of Professional Development
2010-12 Baltimore Washington Section Professional Development Committee Member, Social Chair
2006-08 Virginia Tech Collegiate Member
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Sue Parsons
Candidate for Section Representative
Candidate Statement
Sue is a Fellow, Life member of SWE. Since joining SWE in 1983, she has served in almost all officer
positions at the local level, as secretary and deputy director at the region level, and was on the Editorial
Board for the SWE magazine for seven years, three of them as chair. She is a member of the BaltimoreWashington Section and serves as a Leadership Coach for Region E.
Biographical Information
Sue is a contracts director at CGI Federal Inc., where she manages government contracts for the
National Security & Defense Programs Business Unit in Fairfax, VA. She began her career in aerospace
engineering, working for McDonnel Douglas Corp/Douglas Aircraft Company and Northrop Grumman,
and has spent the last 11 years in contracts management. She has a BS in Aerospace Engineering and
Mechanics from the University of Minnesota and earned her MBA from California State University, Long
Beach.
SWE Offices and Experience
2014-15 Baltimore Washington Section Representative
2013-15 Region E Leadership Coach
2000-15 Baltimore Washington Section Delegate to DC Council of Engineering & Architectural Societies
1997-00 Society of Women Engineers Editorial Board, Chair
1993-97 Society of Women Engineers Editorial Board, Member
1992-93 Los Angeles Section President
1989-91 National Conference (1991) Professional Development Programs Chair
1990-92 Region B Secretary
1989-90 Los Angeles Section Representative
1988-89 Los Angeles Section President
1987-88 Los Angeles Section Treasurer
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Angela Martin
Candidate for Section Representative
Candidate Statement
SWE experience - I joined SWE in 2008 when Society Conference was in Baltimore. I have heard about
SWE but never knew anything about the organization. I recently decided to find out more about SWE and
have started to attend BWS meetings and participate in the various outreach programs. In 2009 I
participated in the BWS scholarship judging. I want to continue the growth and inclusion of more women
engineers in SWE-BWS through programs and activities for all members.
Biographical Information
I graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1970 with a BS in mechanical engineering. I worked for
General Electric in Burlington, VT, for 3.5 years as a mechanical design engineer. In 1974, I joined
Westinghouse Electric Corporation (now Northrop Grumman Corporation) as a mechanical engineer in
the Oceanic Division and then in the Electronic Systems Division at BWI. I received my Masters in
Engineering Administration from George Washington University in 1982. I work in electronic packaging
design department at Northrop Grumman and am currently an Advisory Engineer in the High Frequency
Module department. I am married to Sam Martin (who is enjoying his new BMW) and have 2 grown sons,
Christopher (2nd year resident in Urology Surgery at Scottsdale Mayo Clinic) and Andrew (college
student at Towson University).
SWE Offices and Experience
2013-15 Baltimore Washington Section President
2011-13 Baltimore Washington Section Region E Section Rep
2010-11 Baltimore Washington Section Vice President Professional Development
2008-10 Baltimore Washington Section Member
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Sandra Hyland
Candidate for Section Representative
Candidate Statement
Sandra is a SWE Fellow and a Life Member. She has served as section secretary section representative,
and president of the Baltimore-Washington section and Region E secretary. She served on the editorial
board of SWE Magazine, the SWE nominating committee, and chaired the SWE bylaws committee. She
currently serves on SWE’s ethics committee.
Biographical Information
Sandra is a materials and manufacturing engineer with over 20 years of experience in semiconductor
manufacturing. She has a BS in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in
materials science from Cornell University.
SWE Offices and Experience
2013-15 Society of Women Engineers Ethics Committee, member
2008-10 Society of Women Engineers nominating committee, member
2003-08 Baltimore Washington Section Representative
1999-01 Baltimore Washington Section President
1995-97 Society of Women Engineers Editorial board, member
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON SECTION FY2016 OFFICER ELECTIONS
Andrea Stenberg
Candidate for Section Representative
Candidate Statement
I've been continuously involved in SWE since my freshman year in college when I joined the Society in
1988. SWE helped me develop and attain the personal and professional qualities I have today and
encouraged me to continue in engineering. The past few years I returned to section activities after serving
the society as the Region E Governor for 4 years. I feel I can represent the section members and their
ideas at Region meetings and the National Conference. This can also be demonstrated by the fact that I
have traveled to many Regional Conferences and 21 National Conferences. As Section Representative I
hope I can also generate more interest and participation in the Section from our members.
Biographical Information
Andrea Stenberg graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in
1991. She worked for CACI Inc. in Arlington, Virginia for 5 years as a reliability engineer and then at
Cable and Wireless in Tysons Corner for 4 years as a CM manager. Her last position was with IBM
working on the IRS account revamping their customer account data engine for 10 years. She is currently
a consultant to IBM on the IRS CADE account working for the Aspen Group. Andrea, her husband, John,
and their 2 daughters, Julianne and Katherine, live in Germantown, MD.
SWE Offices and Experience
2008-15 Baltimore Washington Section Representative
2004–07 Region E Governor
2003–04 Baltimore Washington Section Student Outreach Chair
2002–03 Baltimore Washington Section Student Outreach Chair
2001–02 Baltimore Washington Section Career Guidance Vice President
2000–01 Baltimore Washington Section Representative to CSR
1999-00 SWE 2000 National Conference Student Conference Chair
1999-07 University of Maryland Counselor
1998-99 Baltimore Washington Section Representative to CSR
1997-98 Baltimore Washington Section Representative to CSR
1995-98 Baltimore Washington Section SEED Co-Chair
1995-96 Baltimore Washington Section Career Guidance Vice President
1994-95 Baltimore Washington Section President
1993-94 Baltimore Washington Section Career Guidance Vice President
1992-93 Baltimore Washington Section student section liaison
1992-95 Region E Student Coordinator
1991–92 Region E Student Representative
1990-91 University of Maryland Student Section President
1989-90 University of Maryland Student Section Vice-President
1988-89 University of Maryland Student Section Recording Secretary