About us

We are here to empower Hispanics in STEM.

History

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, also known as SHPE, is a national organization formed in 1974 by a group of engineers in Los Angeles. The inital goal of these engineers was to form a national organization of engineers to serve as role models for the Hispanic community.

Our values

Familia

We take responsibility for our collective strength and passion by developing communities, building a diverse and inclusive membership, and challenging each other to be our best.

Service

We act on a foundation of service. We commit to deliver the highest levels of quality, integrity, and ethical behavior. We act with empathy, patience, and understanding.

Education

We value formal education and professional development. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and renewal. We learn from successes, setbacks, and each other.

Resilience

We take responsibility for our collective strength and passion by developing communities, building a diverse and inclusive membership, and challenging each other to be our best.

What members say
Through SHPE, I am able to personally grow and professionally develop along like-minded individuals. I am grateful every day for my SHPE familia and the impact we have had on the local community.
Ann Badia
Vice President, 2023-2024
Vision
SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Mission
SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.