Marcellus Proctor is an enrolled member of the Piscataway-Conoy Nation, located in southern Maryland. As the assistant division chief of the Electrical Engineering Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC), he assists in the leadership of an organization of engineers, technicians, managers, and support staff engaged in the design, analysis, development, integration, and launch of electrical and electronics systems. Proctor was chair of the NASA/GSFC Native American Advisory Committee (NAAC) from 2007 to 2011 and is currently co-chair of the AISES Government Relations Council (GRC). He is a lifetime member of the Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE), AISES, and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Proctor received a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland College Park and an MS in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University.
Why is it a good idea to volunteer — personally and professionally?
Volunteering your own resources (time, monetary, networking, etc.) allows you to give back to the community or organization that has helped you both professionally and personally throughout your journey. Nothing gets done by one person alone — we have to band together to make the changes we want to see in our community and our nation.
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