The IDEAA Board

The Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alumni Advisory (IDEAA) Board is comprised of Drexel Engineering alumni that provide their professional guidance and support to foster a culture within the college that welcomes and includes all backgrounds. The board consists of alumni that work closely with the dean and Director of Culture & Community Engagement on initiatives and actions that empower students from all communities to be successful.

Current members are:

  • Dr. David Delanie
    Associate Professor, Florida International University
  • Katherine Flint
    LEED AP BD+C | Engineer, Turner Construction Company
  • Carmen Mercado
    Technical Program Manager & Product Manager, Comcast
  • Juana Morales
    Foreign Service Contracting Officer, USAID
  • Vanessa Nedrick
    Principal , Regional Manager, Remington & Vernick Engineers
  • Debbie Shapiro-Ross
    Retired, Chemical Engineer
  • John Reschovsky
    Retired, President & Founder, Accumetrics Inc.
  • Leona Thomas
    Strategic Advisor, Independent Consultant
  • Erika White
    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager, AMTRAK