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"Bear the torch and grow as a NSBE Leader"

Meet Some Leaders

Justin Steele

I first fell in love with NSBE when I joined NSBE in 2002.

Current positions:
No formal NSBE leadership positions, but I'm currently a student at Harvard Business School.

Positions you have held (incl. chapter level):
National Membership Taskforce Committee member, University of Virginia Chapter Academic Excellence Chair, Region II Programs Chair , National Academic Excellence Chair (2003-2004)
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Nathaline Barnswell

I first fell in love with NSBE when I joined NSBE in 2003.

Current position: Region 3 Leadership chair

Positions held (incl. chapter level):
Fund raising committee member, Mini conference chair (chapter level), Region III PCI Chair
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André (Dré) Willis

I first fell in love with NSBE when I joined NSBE in 1993.

Current positions: Region II Advisor, Region III Advisor, NTM Planning Committee Member

Positions you have held (incl. chapter level):
Chapter PR/Publications Chair, Chapter Vice President, Chapter President, Region III PR/Publications Chair, Region III Chair, National Chair (2 terms).
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Kirstin Ellis

I first fell in love with NSBE when I joined NSBE in 2002.

Current positions: Region 3 AE Publications/Public Relations Chair and National Leadership Institute (NLI) Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.

Positions you have held (incl. chapter level):
Region 3 AE Publications/Public Relations Chair , NLI Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, National Secretary, Region 3 Secretary, University of Miami Chapter Secretary, Region 3 Fall Regional Conference Speakers and Workshops Coordinator, University of Miami Chapter Senator
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NSBE Spotlighted Leader: Kirstin Ellis

Kirstin Ellis

When did you first fall in love with NSBE?

I became a member of NSBE during my freshman year of college at the University of Miami, Fall 2002.

What was your most memorable NSBE experience?

My most memorable NSBE experience was my 1st National Convention in 2003 in Anaheim, CA where I was able to see thousands of black engineers come together under a common bond. This was the first time I was able to see the student leadership in full action and I knew at some point I would like to be in their "shoes" one day. This was also my first time attending a professional career fair where I got experience in networking and interviewing; many of the recruiters I see year after year.

Why you decided to be a NSBE Leader?

I wanted to be a NSBE leader in order to gain experience with working on a student managed executive board. I felt that I could strengthen my skills as a leader and better improve my public speaking skills, management techniques, and presentation capabilities. From my first year of being a NSBE member, I fell in love with the mission of the Society and wanted to be able to ensure that the mission would be kept alive and strengthened in years to come.

What do you feel you have gained from NSBE Leadership?

Being a NSBE leader has allowed me to give back to an organization which has given so much to me. I have been fortunate enough to have met and formed relationships with corporate and academic dignitaries, other collegiate and graduate engineers, and grade school children interested in pursuing engineering in the future. During my leadership experience I was able to manage a project from start to completion including its planning, human resources, and implementation. Since I have been a student throughout my NSBE tenure, NSBE leadership has taught me how to better manage my time in order to achieve success in everything I set out to do, and when I feel I am slipping a little, I am provided with advisors who can provide me with guidance to keep me on track.