Sacramento County Dept of Transportation
Job Fair: 8 September 2023
Questions? 916-874-4DOT or email JobsSacDOT@SacCounty.gov. www.sacdot.com
2023 Scholarship Awardees selected!
Many thanks to the Scholarship Selection Committee
headed up by Nicole Lawson with application reviewers Teresa Wong, Stephanie Kong, Stacey Price and Janis Hurter.
Seeking a Woman Engineer for the American River College Career Panel
Friday 28 April 2023 12:30 - 2:00 pm. A virtual event.
The panel will be made up of professors, students, and non-academic career women who are in diverse science and math fields. The panelists will answer audience questions, share their experiences, and provide advice for ARC students pursuing STEM careers.
Contact Laurel Richardson at RicharL@arc.losrios.edu
Contact Laurel Richardson at RicharL@arc.losrios.edu
MATHCOUNTS!
A competition at University of the Pacific in Stockton
18 February 2023 Contact Sharon Cuevas to coordinate.
Try your hand at Inspiring through Writing:
Pen Pals to 5th Grade STEM-mers
I am looking for engineers to be pen pals with my fifth grade students who attend Riverview STEM Academy in Rancho Cordova. Please email me at valanich@yahoo.com if you are interested. You will write four emails and meet your pen pal on zoom in the Fall of 2022. Please pass this message on to engineers who may be interested. Thank you! Valerie Lanich.
Friday, 18 November 2022, 6-8pm,
Social Outing at The Coconut on T
Courtesy of Luisa Corredor.
Meeting! Virtually, but Really.
Plan what we'd like to see and do this year.
15 August 2022, a Monday 6-8 pm
Happy Hour is Back Once More! Friday 15 July 2022 6:30 pm
Sac City Brews: 3940 60th Street
at 14th Ave and 60th Street, south of Broadway, east of Stockton Blvd. Tahoe Park
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Scholarship Awards Ceremony (virtually) will be 5 May 2022, 7pm!
for the connection, please email swesvs@gmail.com
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Technical Drafting/Engineering Graphics instructor wanted
at Sierra College for Fall 2022
Link to job posting is here.
at Sierra College for Fall 2022
Link to job posting is here.
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WELocal Des Moines Recap
zoom 31 March 2022, noon.
Nicole Aldridge and Paula McDonald.
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Lead Civil Engineer, Honolulu, Hawaii
Amazing Lead Civil Engineer (Team Leader) Opportunity in Hawaii!!!
This vacancy is scheduled to open 3/9 and will close 3/18.
Apply here: -https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/641601100
Amazing Lead Civil Engineer (Team Leader) Opportunity in Hawaii!!!
This vacancy is scheduled to open 3/9 and will close 3/18.
Apply here: -https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/641601100
Holiday Social Dinner Thursday 9 December 2021 6:30-8:00 pm
at Ettore's Bakery & Restaurant
Social Hour! Please let us know if you plan to come: swesvs@gmail.com. That way, we will have enough tables and chairs! Or, take your chances and show up unannounced!
3 November 2021
Join us as we celebrate the EIGHT students that we awarded SWE SVS scholarships to this year! We will start with some fun trivia, and then introduce the students! They are very excited to meet our professional members, so we hope that you will attend to show support for SWE SVS and our annual scholarship program.
Contact Nicole for information on how to join the ceremony.
Contact Nicole for information on how to join the ceremony.
Scholarship Award Ceremony
April 22, 2021 7 PM
Hike with a Naturalist at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
October 6, 2019
10 AM
You can get more information about the Effie Yeaw Nature Center at https://www.sacnaturecenter.net.
10 AM
You can get more information about the Effie Yeaw Nature Center at https://www.sacnaturecenter.net.
Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony!
April 28, 2019
10am – 1:00 pm
Top Golf, Roseville
$45
Contact Paula MacDonald
10am – 1:00 pm
Top Golf, Roseville
$45
Contact Paula MacDonald
Outreach: Show High Schoolers a Career Path
April 25, 2019
8 – 10 am
El Dorado Hills
Contact Lorraine Larson-Hallock
8 – 10 am
El Dorado Hills
Contact Lorraine Larson-Hallock
Fundraiser at MOD Pizza in Rancho Cordova
April 8, 2019
Attendees: Serena Cabajal, Mary Bollinger, Amy Terrell, Lorraine Larsen-Hallock, Matthew McDonald, Paula McDonald, Cheyanne Harris, Blake, Gabby Hernandez-Maldonado, Khalida Fazel
Attendees: Serena Cabajal, Mary Bollinger, Amy Terrell, Lorraine Larsen-Hallock, Matthew McDonald, Paula McDonald, Cheyanne Harris, Blake, Gabby Hernandez-Maldonado, Khalida Fazel
The Occasional Quarterly Lunch
Friday, January 25, 2019
Rancho Cordova, CA
Attendees: Wendy Cohen, Anne Hitchcock, Khalida Fazel, Gabby Hernandez-Maldonado, Mitra Im, Mary Bollinger, Alma Luna, Nekane Hollister, Marianne Rorden and Amy Terrell.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Attendees: Wendy Cohen, Anne Hitchcock, Khalida Fazel, Gabby Hernandez-Maldonado, Mitra Im, Mary Bollinger, Alma Luna, Nekane Hollister, Marianne Rorden and Amy Terrell.

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Webinar: Take Charge of Your Brand!
March 29, 2019
12 – 1 PM
The Chicano and Latino Engineers & Scientists Society (CALESS) UC Davis student chapter invites students and professionals to “Take Charge of Your Brand!” by Guisselle Nuñez to fundraise for our professional development events and scholarships. $25 professionals, $13 students.
Purchase your ticket here.
12 – 1 PM
The Chicano and Latino Engineers & Scientists Society (CALESS) UC Davis student chapter invites students and professionals to “Take Charge of Your Brand!” by Guisselle Nuñez to fundraise for our professional development events and scholarships. $25 professionals, $13 students.
Purchase your ticket here.
Speed Mentoring with Sac State SWE Students
Social with Sac State SWE (with ice cream)
October 31, 2018
6 pm
Contact Christine Rice
6 pm
Contact Christine Rice
Occasional Quarterly Lunch on
Friday, September 28, 2018
12 noon
El Salvadoreño
3021 Sunrise Blvd.
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell for information.
12 noon
El Salvadoreño
3021 Sunrise Blvd.
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell for information.
Happy Hour
Thursday, September 13, 2018
5 – 8 pm
The Revival Bar, Sawyer Hotel
500 J Street
Downtown Sacramento
Website
For questions or to register your intent to appear, you may contact Amanda Burnitt.
5 – 8 pm
The Revival Bar, Sawyer Hotel
500 J Street
Downtown Sacramento
Website
For questions or to register your intent to appear, you may contact Amanda Burnitt.
Section Planning Meeting
Sunday, July 29, 2018
10 am
Rancho Cordova
Potluck brunch
Enjoy camaraderie, good food and strategize what you'd like to see happen in the coming year!
Contact Paula McDonald
10 am
Rancho Cordova
Potluck brunch
Enjoy camaraderie, good food and strategize what you'd like to see happen in the coming year!
Contact Paula McDonald
California Energy Commission and State Agency Job Fair
Scholarship Fundraising Dinner
April 19, 2018
6 – 8 pm
Blue Prynt Restaurant
Sacramento
Contact Liz Avelar
6 – 8 pm
Blue Prynt Restaurant
Sacramento
Contact Liz Avelar
Financial Planning Wisdom: Position Today for Tomorrow w/ Sharon Stiles
April 3, 2018
6 pm
Spaghetti Factory
Roseville
Contact Wendy Cohen
6 pm
Spaghetti Factory
Roseville
Contact Wendy Cohen
Review & Rank Scholarship Applications!
Approximately March 19 - April 2, 2018
Contact Cheyenne Harris
Contact Cheyenne Harris
Dinner Meeting; Topic: "How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Become a Better Leader"
March 7, 2018
Cattlemen's Restaurant
Rancho Cordova
ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) invites SWE Sacramento Valley members to join its meeting.
Cattlemen's Restaurant
Rancho Cordova
ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) invites SWE Sacramento Valley members to join its meeting.
Robotics and Electronics workshops for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls
West Sacramento schools
Contact Parto Aram
Contact Parto Aram
Intervention Training for Bystanders
February 24, 2018
Kristi Walters of Compassionate Humanists.
Contact Wendy Cohen
Kristi Walters of Compassionate Humanists.
Contact Wendy Cohen
Tour of the Materials Recovery Facility in Galt
February 9, 2018
Contact Amy Terrell
Contact Amy Terrell
Be a Judge at a High School Science Fair
December 20, 2017
2:45 - 6:15 pm
At School of Science & Engineering, Pocket area of South Sacramento.
Contact Lorraine Larsen-Hallock or Pat Wong
2:45 - 6:15 pm
At School of Science & Engineering, Pocket area of South Sacramento.
Contact Lorraine Larsen-Hallock or Pat Wong
2017 Holiday Meeting
December 7, 2017
Ettore's European Bakery & Cafe
Contact Liz Avelar
Ettore's European Bakery & Cafe
Contact Liz Avelar
Speed Mentoring
November 30, 2017
6 pm
Sac State Campus
Contact Courtney Thomas or Mitra Hooshangi.
6 pm
Sac State Campus
Contact Courtney Thomas or Mitra Hooshangi.
WE17 is in Austin Texas
Panel Discussion: Gender Bias in the Technology Workplace
Thursday, October 19, 2017
6:30 – 8:00 PM
8153 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 20
Elk Grove
East of Bruceville Road, west of Big Horn Blvd.
Hosted by InnoGrove Coworking.
Free
6:30 – 8:00 PM
8153 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 20
Elk Grove
East of Bruceville Road, west of Big Horn Blvd.
Hosted by InnoGrove Coworking.
Free
Ice Cream Social
October 5, 2017
6 pm
Devil May Care Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
West Sacramento
Contact Christine Rice
6 pm
Devil May Care Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
West Sacramento
Contact Christine Rice
Quarterly Lunch
August 25, 2017
12 noon
Sensei Sushi
2878 Zinfandel Drive
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
12 noon
Sensei Sushi
2878 Zinfandel Drive
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
ABJ Regions Summit
August 18 – 20, 2017
Santa Monica, CA
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abj-leadership-summit-tickets-36044576298
Santa Monica, CA
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abj-leadership-summit-tickets-36044576298
SWE SVS Annual Planning Meeting
Saturday, July 15, 2017
10 am
Contact Heather Sheridan
10 am
Contact Heather Sheridan
Professional to Professional Mentor Event
June 8, 2017
Contact Mitra Hooshangi or Courtney Thomas
Contact Mitra Hooshangi or Courtney Thomas
Scholarship Fundraiser and Scholarship Awards Banquet
May 4, 2017
6 – 8pm
$30
BluePrynt Restaurant
Sacramento
Contact Serena Carbajal
6 – 8pm
$30
BluePrynt Restaurant
Sacramento
Contact Serena Carbajal
Happy Hour
Thursday, April 13, 2017
6 – 8 pm
Yard House
Galleria Blvd
Roseville
Contact Mitra Hooshangi
6 – 8 pm
Yard House
Galleria Blvd
Roseville
Contact Mitra Hooshangi
Business Meeting
March 11, 2017
12 – 1:30 pm
Panera Bread
3571 N Freeway Blvd
Sacramento, CA
All are welcome to discuss Sacramento Valley Section business & events.
For questions, contact Chelsea Gillis
12 – 1:30 pm
Panera Bread
3571 N Freeway Blvd
Sacramento, CA
All are welcome to discuss Sacramento Valley Section business & events.
For questions, contact Chelsea Gillis
WE Local in San Jose
February 24–26, 2017
Marriott Hotel
Region A (northern California, northern Nevada and Hawaii) and Region J (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska)
Marriott Hotel
Region A (northern California, northern Nevada and Hawaii) and Region J (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska)

Giving Gives Back
Scholarship Fundraiser
and Scholarship Awards Banquet
Is usually in April.
Contributions Are Always Welcome.
See Donor Packet below.
Scholarship opportunity is usually announced in January, applications due in March, reviewed and celebrated in April.
Thank you Serena Carbajal, for spearheading the 2016 Scholarship Fundraising Event, which stocks the cupboards for next years' scholarship recipients.
Thank you Sarah Christian, for coordinating the 2016 scholarship solicitation and selection and awards operation.
Using Emotional Intelligence to Achieve More with Less
January 14, 2017
by Carmen Lee
Front Row (left to right): Chelsea Gillis, Ashley Martin, Christina Rice, Mitra Hooshangi, Carmen Lee, Alexis Johnson.
Middle Row (left to right): Lynne Koropp, Heather Sheridan, Ariana Castillo.
Back Row (left to right): Lorraine Larsen-Hallock, Wendy Cohen, Natalie Muradian, Andrea Shipley, Daniella Van der Siegel, Paula McDonald, Serena Carbajal, Teresa Arnold, Amy Terrell.
by Carmen Lee
Front Row (left to right): Chelsea Gillis, Ashley Martin, Christina Rice, Mitra Hooshangi, Carmen Lee, Alexis Johnson.
Middle Row (left to right): Lynne Koropp, Heather Sheridan, Ariana Castillo.
Back Row (left to right): Lorraine Larsen-Hallock, Wendy Cohen, Natalie Muradian, Andrea Shipley, Daniella Van der Siegel, Paula McDonald, Serena Carbajal, Teresa Arnold, Amy Terrell.
Holiday Meeting on 1 December 2016, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
At Ettore's on Fair Oaks Blvd. Contact Alexis Brown
December 1, 2016
6 – 9 pm
Ettore's
Fair Oaks Blvd
Contact Alexis Brown
6 – 9 pm
Ettore's
Fair Oaks Blvd
Contact Alexis Brown
WE 16: "Life's Variable, SWE's Your Constant"
Social Hour
October 4, 2016
6 – 8 pm
Bella Bru
4680 Natomas Blvd
North Natomas
Contact: Alexis Brown
6 – 8 pm
Bella Bru
4680 Natomas Blvd
North Natomas
Contact: Alexis Brown
Speed Mentor Event
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sac State University Union
In this one-time event, mentors engage with 4 Sac State Engineering Student mentees for 10 minutes each. Afterwards, there is opportunity to spend more time with an individual.
Link here for more information.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sac State University Union
In this one-time event, mentors engage with 4 Sac State Engineering Student mentees for 10 minutes each. Afterwards, there is opportunity to spend more time with an individual.
Link here for more information.
SWE Region ABJ Meeting
August 19-21, 2016
South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe
Happy Hour
July 21, 2016
6 – 8 pm
House Kitchen & Bar
555 Capitol Mall
Downtown Sacramento
Contact: Natalie Muradian
6 – 8 pm
House Kitchen & Bar
555 Capitol Mall
Downtown Sacramento
Contact: Natalie Muradian
Annual Planning Meeting
20 June 20, 2016
6 – 8 pm
Contact Chelsea Gillis
6 – 8 pm
Contact Chelsea Gillis
Quarterly Lunch
May 6, 2016
12 noon
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
Davis
Contact Wendy Cohen
12 noon
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
Davis
Contact Wendy Cohen
Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Banquet
April 21, 2016
6 – 8 pm
Scholarship Fundraiser Chairperson: Serena Carbajal
6 – 8 pm
Scholarship Fundraiser Chairperson: Serena Carbajal
Social Time Happy Hour
Sunday, March 20, 2016
3 – 5 pm
Bike Dog Brewing
West Sacramento
Contact Natalie Muradian.
3 – 5 pm
Bike Dog Brewing
West Sacramento
Contact Natalie Muradian.
Career Expo SWE table
March 16, 2016
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Hosted by the El Dorado High School District
Contact Lorraine Larsen-Hallock.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Hosted by the El Dorado High School District
Contact Lorraine Larsen-Hallock.
Scholarships!
For Undergraduate women students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science at a Sacramento Area ABET accredited school.
Applications due by March 11, 2016.
Contact Sarah Christian
Applications due by March 11, 2016.
Contact Sarah Christian
YES! Young Engineers Session
March 5, 2016
Short workshops (40-45 mins) for 6-10 girl scouts, grades 6 through 8.
Girls explore engineering aspects through the workshops.
Contact Heather Sheridan
Short workshops (40-45 mins) for 6-10 girl scouts, grades 6 through 8.
Girls explore engineering aspects through the workshops.
Contact Heather Sheridan
Regional ABJ Conference
Quarterly Lunch
Friday, February 5, 2016
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
Fellowship Opportunity
California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is Recruiting Scientists and Engineers for a Year of Public Service and Government Leadership.
Timeline and FAQ: fellows.ccst.us/apply.php
Timeline and FAQ: fellows.ccst.us/apply.php
3 December Holiday Meeting and Social Hour 6:00-8:00 pm, Sacramento
Cafe Ettore, near Howe & Fair Oaks. Contact Chelsea Gillis
22 October, Engineers without Borders Fundraiser 6:00 pm, Sacramento
Contact Christine Rice, tc.rice@yahoo.com
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Quarterly Section Lunch
Friday, September 25, 2015
Davis
Contact Wendy Cohen
Davis
Contact Wendy Cohen
Folsom Dam Spillway Project Tour
Mentor Training
September 22, 2015
September 15 for Science Projects
Contact SWE Outreach Coordinator Lorraine Larsen-Hallock
September 15 for Science Projects
Contact SWE Outreach Coordinator Lorraine Larsen-Hallock
Section Planning Meeting
July 9, 2015
Old Spaghetti Factory
Sacramento
Contact Chelsea Gillis
Old Spaghetti Factory
Sacramento
Contact Chelsea Gillis
Lake Tahoe Weekend with other Region A folks
Quarterly Lunch
Friday, June 26, 2015
Indian Spice
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
Indian Spice
Rancho Cordova
Contact Amy Terrell
Scholarship Fundraiser & Awards Dinner
April 30, 2015
Silent Auction, raffle, wine tasting, coin toss and speakers.
Blue Prynt Restaurant
815 11th Street
Sacramento
Contact Amy Terrell
Silent Auction, raffle, wine tasting, coin toss and speakers.
Blue Prynt Restaurant
815 11th Street
Sacramento
Contact Amy Terrell
Region A Professional and Collegiate Wine Tasting & Potluck
March 28, 2015
12:30 – 2:30 pm
McConnell Estates Winery
Elk Grove
Contact Cassi Janakos
12:30 – 2:30 pm
McConnell Estates Winery
Elk Grove
Contact Cassi Janakos
YES! Young Engineers Session
Hands-on engineering workshops for Girl Scouts, 6th to 8th grades.
March 14, 2015
8 am – 3 pm
6601 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento
Contact Heather Sheridan
March 14, 2015
8 am – 3 pm
6601 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento
Contact Heather Sheridan
Scholarships! Until 13 March!
Get your application in for engineering studies at CSUS or UCD.
Contact Sarah Christian.
Application period between January 1, 2015 – March 13, 2015.
Contact Sarah Christian.
Application period between January 1, 2015 – March 13, 2015.
Lunch
Friday, March 13, 2015
11:30 am
Downtown Sacramento
Vallejo's Restaurant
1100 O Street
Sacramento
Contact Mary Frederick
11:30 am
Downtown Sacramento
Vallejo's Restaurant
1100 O Street
Sacramento
Contact Mary Frederick
Region A Conference
February 20-22, 2015
University of the Pacific
Stockton
University of the Pacific
Stockton
Meet & Greet
February 5, 2015
6:30 pm
Hot Italian
Contact Paula McDonald
6:30 pm
Hot Italian
Contact Paula McDonald
Society of Women Engineers National Conference
Engineers Without Borders Sacramento Valley Professional Chapter – Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction
Thursday, October 23, 2014
6 – 8 pm
Contact Christine Rice
6 – 8 pm
Contact Christine Rice
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