About Us

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is a non-profit organization established in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Since then, we’ve become the largest association in the nation for Hispanics in STEM. Our mission is to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

​The purpose of SHPE Jr. is to provide youth with opportunities to participate in hands-on STEM activities, become educated about possible career paths, and become empowered and involved in the world of STEM as a Hispanic individual.

At SHPE USF, our mission is to educate K12 students, parents, and schools across Tampa Bay about engineering and college.

Our Team

Kristina Chavez

Vice President of SHPE Jr.
Aaron Frias Cruz
​Co-Head Director of Outreach 

Francisco Alvarenga, STEM Director​
Camila Villacres, STEM Director 
Tahmys Guzman
​Co-Head Director of Outreach ​
Adriana Calvit​, Marketing Director
Andres Villatoro, STEM Director​
​Milena Vittoria Flores, STEM Director 
 Maazin Shaikh
​Head Director of Workshops 
Sage Chan, Internal Relations Director 
Zahid Hasan, Technical Development Director
Bradley Kirby​, External Relations Director
Isabella Ruiz, Professional Development Director

Become a part of the
SHPE Familia

Society of Hispanic​
Professional Engineers

Region 7 USF Chapter
​University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33620