JOINT MEETING WITH NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE) -
Diversity in Action JOINT MEETING WITH NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK
ENGINEERS (NSBE) - DIVERSITY IN ACTION In celebration of Engineers
Week and Black History month, the North Star Chapter of the
International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the National
Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) are hosting a joint meeting.
NSBE/NSC AGENDA, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19TH, 2020.
6:00PM NETWORKING
6:30PM WELCOME, NSBE MISSION STATEMENT, ICE BREAKER
6:45 HOST APPRECIATION/HUMAN RESOURCES PRESENTATION: CUMMINS
7:00 INCOSE/NSBE CONNECT
* NSBE Intro: Raymond Smith-Byrd, President
* INCOSE/NSC Intro: Roz Dolid, President
7:15 FEATURED SPEAKER: LOVE & ENGINEERING - ALEX MERRITT
7:45 ADJOURN
RAYMOND SMITH-BYRD, PRESIDENT OF NSBE TWIN CITIES CHAPTER
[https://nsbetcpc.org/]
Raymond is an alumnus of the University of Michigan College of
Engineering where he earned a B.S.E. in Industrial and Operations
Engineering. He has work experience in Packaging Research and
Development as he leads packaging for Nature Valley established
businesses.
Raymond is a goal-oriented, optimistic leader with enthusiasm that is
unmatched. The value that he brings is in the inspiration that he is
able to provide and the results that he drives. Raymond seeks
opportunities that allow him to hone his leadership skills and learn
business operations that will translate into future success in his
professional career.
ROZ DOLID, 2020 PRESIDENT OF THE NORTH STAR CHAPTER
[https://www.incose.org/incose-member-resources/chapters-groups/ChapterSites/north-star/chapter-home]
OF INCOSE [https://www.incose.org/]
Roz was born and raised in Minneapolis, has BSME and MSME degrees and
a PMP®. She has managed engineering projects for at MTS Systems Corp,
North Star Imaging Inc, and DIGI International where she is currently
the Engineering Services Manager. Roz is excited to tackle the
position of President of the INCOSE North Star Chapter to continue to
build on the successes of 2019 and expand the initiatives for more
diversity.
ALEX MERRITT OF GENERAL MILLS AND NSBE
Alex Merritt is currently the Agriculture Operations Business Manager
in General Mills Natural & Organic operating unit – 3BOU. In her
role she is responsible for Supply Chain execution for Cascadian Farms
Frozen Fruit & Vegetables and Muir Glen products
Prior to her current role she was the External Supply Chain Manager
for the Big G cereal platform. During her 16 years with General Mills
she has held roles of increasing responsibility in manufacturing,
quality and regulatory operations, continuous improvement, & sourcing.
Alex is also an entrepreneur who is affectionately known as ‘The
Love Engineer’, her company Dessert & Discussion® and The War On
Love card games she developed specializes in, strengthening gender
relations, and equipping people with the tools and skills needed to
effectively communicate, connect and build trust in relationships.
Alex graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology
(Missouri S&T) where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering.
Beyond her professional pursuits, she is an inventor, author,
community servant, philanthropist and mentor. She is a lifetime member
of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the advisor for
the NSBE Twin Cities Professional Chapter. She currently serves on the
Board of Directors for the Jungle Theater. She’s is the immediate
past Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Annex Teen Clinic in
Minnesota. She also serves on the Missouri S&T Chancellor’s Advisory
Board for African American Retention and Recruitment.
Alex has received numerous awards and honors, some of her most notable
ones are: Outstanding Member of the Year, Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumnae
Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (2018), Fearless Commerce
Inaugural Honor for Women Entrepreneurs (2017), Member, Alexis De
Tocqueville Society United Way (2010-2015), General Mills CI Champion
of the Year (2014), BCN Nourishing Lives Award (2012), 30 under 30
Sacramento Observer (2010), 30 under 30 Missouri S&T Magazine(2010),
Outstanding Alumni -Matthew Dickey’s Boys & Girls Club (2006), US
Patent-Mandrel & Accessory, 2006.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, blowing bubbles, world travel
and hanging out with her friends.
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