Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Alumni Chapter

Welcome to the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Alumni Chapter!

Membership in the Minority Engineering Program Alumni Chapter is open to all individuals and is free! The chapter offers networking, professional development opportunities, mentoring and student scholarships.

We invite you to join the chapter and check out our upcoming events.

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The Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Alumni Chapter is dedicated to the establishment of mission-aligned initiatives that strengthen California State University, Northridge's existing ecosystem and visibility. The advancement of student success, intellectual growth and career readiness. Uplifting underrepresented and first generation STEM students through mentorship, professional networking, and financial aid.

The organization in partnership with CSUN's National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and  Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) student chapters focuses on the following core initiatives for the CSUN Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering & Computer Science alumni and students:

Mentorship & Career Development:

Connect current students with industry professionals for guidance on career readiness. Click here for our Ask a Matador portal.

Alumni Engagement:

Maintain a robust professional network for MEP alumni to reconnect with the community, recent graduates, and the CSUN Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering & Computer Science.

Awards & Recognition:

Showcase alumni accomplishments to inspire K-12 students and current CSUN engineering organizations. Elevate the visibility and reputation of the MEP Alumni Chapter, the CSUN Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering & Computer Science, CSUN's National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) chapters, and California State University, Northridge.

Scholarships:

Offer financial support to promote academic excellence and ease the academic barriers for underrepresented students, particularly those active in CSUN's National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) chapters.
Membership in the chapter is free It serves as a great way for alumni to give back to the next generation of engineers, computer scientist and STEM professionals.
Let's work together to strengthen the future of engineering and computer science, expanding opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM.

Together, we can strengthen the future of engineering and expand opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM.

Meet the Board

President
Lourdes H. Castillo '86
Migun Health & Wellness

Vice President
Dr. Lupita D. Montoya '89
San Diego State University

Secretary
Jennifer De Avila '21 
City of Santa Clarita

Treasurer
Hazel B. Valladarez '22 
Process Engineer

Student/Professional Engagement Committee
Position Open 

Fundraising Committee
Position Open 

Communications Committee
Quinten J. Washington '82 
Quintessential Construction Managers & Consultants, LLC,

Membership Committee
Milton Randle 
Former Director of the MEP Program

Your contribution helps build a strong, supportive, and diverse engineering community—one that empowers students to innovate, lead, and excel.


To donate to the Chapter, please click here.