Engineers Without Borders USA

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone in the EWB-USA community a joyful and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎇 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay

Seeking to make an impact in communities across the U.S. and beyond? EWB-USA is looking for 3-5 new members for our board of directors! 🌱 We're looking for an authentic and collaborative individual, passionate about propelling change! Our board plays a critical role in guiding our organization's strategic direction and ensuring maximum impact. You'll champion an equitable and inclusive environment where every voice strengthens our decisions, and your strategic thinking will help shape EWB-USA's future. We seek passionate leaders with diverse expertise who believe in the power of collaboration. Board members commit to quarterly meetings, active participation in committees, and close collaboration with our CEO. 🫂 Do you believe engineering can build a better world? Learn more about becoming a member of the EWB-USA board of directors and send in your application by July 8th! 🌎 #EngineeringForGood #BoardOfDirectors #NonProfit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPT_PQcT

Check out a few photos from EWB UMass's trip to Kenya. They spent time collaborating with individuals from the University of Nairobi and the community of Imale utilizing engineering for a clean water project! 💦

Imale is in crisis. A small village in Kenya, this community has no water infrastructure at all. Members must embark on a ten-mile round trip every day just for a drink. It’s a bad situation, but the UMass Engineers Without Borders intends to change it. Engineers Without Borders is an organization that sends engineers abroad to help address problems like Imale’s water crisis. They go where they're needed and bring their expertise with them, tackling major challenges one project at a time. In places where getting clean water is a problem, this can mean the difference between a healthy, hydrated community and widespread hardship. Over Spring Break 2024, the UMass chapter of Engineers Without Borders collaborated with colleagues from the University of Nairobi to fix Imale’s water problem. Engineering students from both universities brought their knowledge of clean water technology to address a real-world problem. Together, they're piecing together a puzzle that plagues many places around the globe: how can we get our children a clean glass of water? Check out the pictures from their recent trip! EWB UMass Engineers Without Borders USA University of Massachusetts Amherst

We want to hear from you! How can you help EWB-USA reach new horizons 🌿? ➡ Tell us in your volunteer application by July 8, 2024: https://lnkd.in/e_jZbvVr

Meet Namoonga shikapande, the Programs Director at Engineers without Borders Zambia. With a commitment to innovation and community development, Namoonga dedicates her time to harnessing engineering's power to drive positive change. Namoonga has led numerous projects that have significantly improved access to essential services such as clean water, energy, and sanitation. Her strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills have been pivotal in expanding the reach of EWB's initiatives. In recognition of #INWED24, we celebrate Namoonga and her dedication to creating a more equitable and sustainable future!

Meet Andrea Blanco Acuña , a member of the Board of Directors for IngOG+ Ingenieure ohne Grenzen Schweiz. Andrea works in materials science where she is responsible for the global development and implementation of digital products. She has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Master's in Chemical and Bioengineering. With 13 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and customer relationship management, she has held technical and managerial roles in multiple industries, focusing on new business models, portfolio management, and organizational changes. In recognition of #INWED24, we celebrate Andrea and her commitment to sustainable development and supporting women engineers across the globe!

Meet Bertie R. (Bertie Rietema). She is a civil engineer contributing to a circular project converting plastic waste into bricks for infrastructure with Engineers Without Borders - Netherlands. Bertie has a degree in civil and geotechnical engineering. Her expertise compliments her work at EWB-NL and her work with an engineering firm in the offshore industry that contributes to the energy transition. She has a passion for solving problems and contributing to the energy transition. In recognition of #INWED24, we celebrate Bertie and her dedication to the environment and sustainable energy for everyone!

Meet Jean Audrey Aquinde . She joined Engineers Without Borders Australia as a Learning Programs Coordinator in 2022 and has worked closely in the EWB Challenge Program. Jean is a materials and environmental engineer with experience working in environmental consulting, research, and project management. She loves to work in various contexts and believes in the power of co-design and multidisciplinary collaboration to create improved outcomes. Jean reimagines a future with more female engineers and a growing community interested in socio-technical work. In recognition of #INWED24, we celebrate Jean and her devotion to the next generation of female engineers!

Meet Emmanuelle Sallin. Since 2014, she has been an active member of IngOG+ Ingenieure ohne Grenzen Schweiz, joining the board as president in 2020. Her volunteer work with EWB fuels her drive to make a meaningful impact on the world. Emmanuelle studied civil engineering in Switzerland, attending both EPFL and ETH Zurich. Since 2014, she has been working at Basler & Hofmann, an engineering firm in Zurich. Emmanuell's passion lies in public utility projects, such as pedestrian bridges and railway infrastructure, where she finds creativity and purpose. In recognition of #INWED24, we celebrate Emmanuelle and her passion for public utility creativity!