The students and professionals profiled in Winds of Change share their journeys and some tips they’ve picked up along the way. Our AISES members come from diverse backgrounds and far-flung places, and not all take the traditional route to higher education. You will probably see some elements of your own story reflected in these profiles. With the continuing support of family, friends, and AISES, these students — and you — are on the path to success.

  • 2016 Spring Issue

    Sheila Lopez / Diné / Intel / Diversity Staffing VIP Program Manager

    Sheila Lopez has two passions in life: increasing the number of Native professionals in STEM fields and raising awareness of — and acceptance for — Native two-spirit (LGBTQ) individuals. Lopez earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Northern Arizona University, where she first became an AISES member. She has worked in her field for nearly two decades, including at Intel for the past 10 years following a stint at HewlettPackard, which she initially joined through an internship she learned about at a National Conference.

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