The GradSWE Leadership Team has provided me with countless opportunities and resources:
- Community: The women who I have worked alongside over the past two years are some of the most inspiring and dedicated people I have ever met. Their perseverance and support have been unmatched and continually push me to be my best. I have made lifelong friends who I can turn to for advice, support, and laughs.
- Networking: My time on the leadership team has allowed me to meet a diverse group of female engineers. Research talks, conferences, and webinars have provided venues to meet graduate students from across the country and throughout the world. It has also provided me the space to network with people working both in industry and academia.
- Society Experience: Over the past two years, my work on the team has connected me with members of the Board of Directors and society leadership who have shared countless pieces of information on how SWE operates and how to best utilize the amazing resources at my disposal.
- Leadership Experience: Like it says in the name, being a part of this team provides invaluable leadership experience. Whether it is planning our mentoring program, helping promote diversity & inclusion, or making society conferences more impactful for graduate students, being a member of the GradSWE Leadership Team is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience in a hugely influential way.
If you have any questions reach out to me at grad-coordinator@swe.org!
Grace Pakeltis | Graduate Member Coordinator