Candidates for 2027

Elections of LACCEI Officers for 2027-2028

Every year LACCEI members elect the group of dedicated officers to lead the organization. Respectfully, we recognize the officers’ efforts, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of LACCEI initiatives. A special recognition goes to our current 2026 Executive Board Members that are completing their terms: Their legacies are reflected in the success of our initiates. To all of them our sincere gratitude.

LACCEI Executive Board of Directors announces it is accepting nominations for candidates to serve as Executive Board Members committed to carrying the mission of LACCEI for the term 2027-2028.

“The mission of LACCEI is to facilitate and promote global collaboration in the advancement and continuous improvement of engineering and technology education, practice, research, and innovation linking Latin America and the Caribbean to the rest of the world”.

Criteria

  • All member institutions are invited to submit names for consideration. Join LACCEI today and submit your nomination.
  • Individuals can be nominated by their University, by another LACCEI member or self-nominated.
  • All nominations must be submitted by June 15, 2025, 5:00 Noon (EDT) to be considered.
  • Candidates must be available to attend the General Assembly on July 2026, and the Board of Directors meeting on July 2026, during the 24th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology Hybrid Edition.
  • Board Member positions are assigned for a one-year or two-year term as indicated.

Two Presidential Candidates

Claudia Ines Ayala Rueda, and Jenny Lilián Basantes Avalos (in alphabetical order)

Functions of The President:

  • Represent LACCEI and lead any representation of the Corporation in any act in which it participates.
  • Preside and direct the meetings of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors of LACCEI.
  • Call the meetings of the Board of Directors as established in the internal manual.
  • Ensure compliance with BYLAWS and the internal manual throughout the organization.
  • Sign the official correspondence and the minutes together with the Executive Director.
  • Enforce the agreements adopted in the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
  • When deemed appropriate, the President may delegate functions to another member of the Board.
  • Propose or revise the Strategic Plan and the annual Work Plan for approval by the Board of Directors.

Claudia Ines Ayala Rueda: Biography (CV)

President 2027 (1 year term)

Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia). Self nomination

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the Presidency of LACCEI: click here

Jenny Lilián Basantes Avalos: Biography (CV)

President 2027 (1 year term)

Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (Ecuador). Nominated by Dr. Cuauhtémoc Godoy

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the Presidency of LACCEI: click here

Candidate of Vice President for Finance

Luis Fernando Martínez-Arconada

Vice President for Finance:

  • Supervise the fiscal and financial aspects of the Corporation.
  • Act, together with the Executive Director, regarding the economic interests of the Corporation and the management of its funds.
  • Recommend the budget, balance and statements of accounts that are presented for approval by the Board of Directors.
  • Make recommendations that contribute to the effectiveness of the corporation.
  • Carry out other functions of the position in similar organizations and those entrusted by the Board of Directors or the President.

Luis Fernando Martínez-Arconada: Biography

Vice President of Finance (2 year term)

École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tarbes (France). Nominated by Dr. María Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the VP of Finance: click here.

Three Candidates for Vice President of Membership

Francisco Préstamo Gil, Pritpal Singh, and Sandro Paz(in alphabetical order)

Vice President for Membership:

  • Propose to the Board of Directors and implement, after approval, a plan of activities that contribute to increasing the membership of the Consortium.
  • Promote the formation of regional or national Chapters, maintaining communication between them and the Board of Directors.
  • Carry out other functions entrusted by the Board of Directors or the President.

Francisco Préstamo Gil: Biography

Vice President of Membership (2 year term)

Universidad Hispanoamericana (Costa Rica). Nominated by Dr. Marianela Salazar Ramos

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the VP of Membership: click here

Pritpal Singh: Biography

Vice President of Membership (2 year term)

Villanova University (USA). Nominated by Dr. José Carlos Quadrado

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the VP of Membership: click here

Sandro Paz: Biography

Vice President of Membership (2 year term)

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru). Nominated by Dr. Fernando Zorto

Relationship with LACCEI: click here.

Proposal for the VP of Membership: click here

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