Lauren currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE) as a fellow. She previously worked at AbbVie as a process development scientist in one of their Co-op programs. There she spearheaded validation studies and worked on one of AbbVie’s new popular drugs, Skyrizi.
She previously worked for a local nonprofit as a Program Manager...Read more
Beat the heat and join Tidewater AIChE for an Ice Cream Social at Gelati Celesti Stony Point this Thursday, July 27 from 6-7PM! All are welcome- come to meet other professionals and enjoy some sweet treats! 3004 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA 23235Read more
Jacob Tardoni is a global product manager for instrument connectivity in Emerson’s Pervasive Sensing & Connectivity Solutions division. He is currently based in the Minneapolis area. Tardoni has close to 10 years of Emerson experience and has traveled globally to help customers in the energy, chemical, food and beverage, and renewables industries deploy personnel location solutions for safety. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in international business and strategy, both from the Univ. of Minnesota, Twin Cities.Read more
Peyton C. Richmond, PhD, P.E., is an associate professor of chemical engineering at Lamar Univ. in Beaumont, TX (Email: pcrichmond@lamar.edu). He received a BS from Lamar Univ. and a PhD from Texas A&M Univ., both in chemical engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas. He has more than 17 years of experience in the refining and petrochemicals industry working for Phillips Petroleum Company, Chevron Chemical Company, and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. He joined Lamar Univ. in 2006 and has been active in ABET...Read more
Eileen Webb is President of Accreditation Preparation, LLC (Email: ewebb@AccreditationPreparation.com). She has helped more than 200 programs at over 45 universities in the U.S., Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia prepare for their ABET accreditation. She has served as an ABET program evaluator (PEV) since 2004 and joined the ABET Board of Delegates in 2023. She has also served on the AIChE Education and Accreditation (E&A) Committee for more than ten years, on the AIChE Chemical Technology Operating Council (CTOC)...Read more
Jason Welsford is a highly accomplished professional in the valve industry, carrying forward a rich family legacy as the third-generation owner of the F.S. Welsford Company, the esteemed parent company of ValveMan.com. With a deep-rooted understanding of the industry, Jason has solidified his position as a trusted expert in the field. Under his stewardship, ValveMan.com has become a leading online platform for valves and valve-related products, catering to a diverse range of industries. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of business operations, paired with valve systems, including gate...Read more
Gilbert Welsford is a highly regarded expert in the valve industry, known for his extensive engineering experience. As the third-generation owner of the F.S. Welsford Company, the parent company of ValveMan.com, Gilbert has built upon a rich family legacy in the industry. In 2011, Gilbert founded ValveMan.com, a leading online platform specializing in valves and valve-related products. Under his leadership, ValveMan has grown into a trusted resource for valve engineers and buyers, offering a wide range of high-quality valves and exceptional customer service. Gilbert has played a pivotal...Read more
Caitlin Reimers Brumme is the Chief Executive Officer of MassChallenge. Prior to stepping into the role of CEO, Cait Brumme was the Executive Vice President of Global Acceleration where she oversaw MassChallenge’s portfolio of accelerator programs and community efforts. Prior to MassChallenge, Caitlin led the Impact Collaboratory at the Harvard Business School, a multi-faceted effort to develop world class academic leadership on the topic of “Investing in the 21st Century” including sustainable, ESG, and impact investing. Caitlin holds an MBA with high distinction from...Read more
Martin Rose, CCPSC, is a senior principal engineering consultant at AcuTech Group, Inc. (Email: mrose@acutech-consulting.com). Rose has more than 40 years of experience in the chemical process industries. He has conducted numerous hazard analyses, compliance audits, and incident investigations. He was a contributing author for the third edition of Inherently Safer Chemical Processes: A Lifecycle Approach. Rose has a BS in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon Univ.Read more
