Membership Ambassadors are passionate about IEST's purpose and mission, committed to expanding our network of professionals, and eager to advise new members on how to make the most of their membership. Help reach new and prospective members by raising awareness of IEST through membership, conferences, education, networking, industry partnerships, standards and RP development. Serve as long as you wish and choose from a number of options to get involved based on communication preference and how you prefer to contribute.
Membership Ambassadors:
Thanks to our Membership Ambassadors for their commitment and involvement to IEST! Find out more about how you can get involved.
Executive Board Liaison
James N. Polarine (CC) - Membership Vice President
Membership Ambassadors
Oswaldo Andrade (CC)
Claudette Virginia Diaz (CC)
Srdan Gojkov (CC)
Greg Heiland (CC) Board Member
Katherine Henry (DTE)
Gioconda A Llopis (CC)
Abdalla Saad Mehanny (DTE)
Julio Pulido (DTE) IEST Board Member
Rogelio Rodriguez (CC)
Ben Shank (DTE) IEST Board Member
Hasim Solmaz (CC)
Randy Tucker (CC)
Amy C Zielenski (CC)
Membership Ambassador Program:
All current active IEST members are invited to serve as Membership Ambassadors to share industry expertise through outreach and promotion of IEST. Areas in which IEST Membership Ambassadors may be choose get involved include;
Membership Outreach:
- Welcome and mentor new members.
- Make welcome calls or send welcome emails.
- Share ideas on how to recruit new members and enhance their experience.
- Assist with renewal efforts to retain existing members.
Conference Engagement:
- Engage with EDUCON and ESTECH conference participants.
- Provide guidance and inclusion to new members during conferences.
- Provide information and assistance related to the conference and facilitate networking during conference events.
Networking/Industry Partnerships:
- Connect with industry peers and help IEST expand its reach, resources, and impact within the industry.
- Promote IEST Corporate Member Program; engage with companies to support their teams through membership, training, conferences, standards, RPs, networking, and opportunities for increased involvement.
- Engage young professionals to become more active within IEST.
- Strengthen the relationship between IEST and academia, working with IEST Academic Outreach Coordinators.
- Connect with industry professionals through local social networking events.
Communications/Brand Awareness:
- Promote IEST through social media on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Raise branding/awareness – introductions and referrals.
- Encourage participation in RP development and Working Groups.
- Seek opportunities for cross-promotion of IEST program and events with other affiliated industry groups (introduce/connect with IEST for details).
Share your expertise, broaden your network, and help to promote IEST! Volunteers are an integral part of IEST and help support IEST's mission.
Contact IEST at memberrelations@iest.org to find out more about how to get involved!