Pre-URUCON 2024 Webinar: MOVE with Purpose

Abstract
Have you ever wondered how to take a seed of an idea to reality? The IEEE MOVE (Mobile Outreach utilizing volunteer engagement) Program started that way. That seed just celebrated its 8th anniversary of providing service to the community and is expanding internationally. MOVE volunteers support disaster relief agencies committed to assisting victims of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, forest fires, and flooding. MOVE brings assistance in terms of short-term communications, and power solutions, allowing those affected by these natural disasters to stay connected.
When not deployed for natural disasters, MOVE volunteers conduct community outreach and facilitate learning opportunities for students and the general public in the areas o Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Learn the key steps in developing such a program and MOVE with purpose.
3 key takeaways from this presentation
1) How to bring a vague idea to a fully developed international program.
2) How to build team engagement and enthusiasm.
3) How to develop relationships outside your immediate community.
[] Mary Ellen Randall is an IEEE Fellow, member of the IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society and a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Technology Engineering Management Society.
Ms. Randall is founder/CEO of Ascot Technologies, Inc., an award-winning company which develops enterprise applications using mobile data delivery technologies.
She held technical and management positions in IBM, including an international assignment, hardware and software development, digital video chips, client/server services, network management, operating systems, and test design automation. She routinely managed projects on an international scale.
She served on the IEEE Board of Directors as IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President of MGA, R3 Director, and served as IEEE WIE Committee Chair among other leadership positions.
She created/developed the IEEE MOVE International Community Outreach Program for Disaster Relief and STEM education. She received awards for this work, including the IEEE Haraden Pratt Award.
She was named a top “Woman In Business” in the Research Triangle North Carolina area and made Business Leader Magazine’s “Impact 100” List.
Co-sponsored by: Departamento de Potencia, Instituto de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Facultad de Ingeniería, UDELAR, Uruguay.
Speaker(s): Mary Ellen Randall
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427789