Collegiate Region 6

The Sixy Region
Region VI covers the diverse community of pre-collegiate, collegiate, and technical professional members across the massive Western United States including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Western Canada.

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Tend to the STEM, and the forest will flourish

At NSBE, every member plays a vital role in uplifting students, professionals, and communities on their paths to success. We celebrate our dedicated leaders and team who embody the spirit of service, collaboration, and meaningful work. If you share our vision and want to contribute to impactful programs that drive society forward, we invite you to join us!
Andrew Zeleke
Region VI Chair

Letters from
the NSBE Leadership

Dear Six House,

My name is Andrew Zeleke, and I am honored to serve as your 2026-2027 Region VI Chairperson! I am a
Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Washington, and I could not be more excited to
represent the Sixiest Region this year.

Region VI is home to resilient leaders and innovative members, spanning Alaska, Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii. Our
reach also extends internationally to Western Canada, Baja Mexico, Asia, and the South Pacific Australia.

As we begin this new year together, we have an opportunity to shape the future of Region VI. The
decisions we make today will define the experiences, opportunities, and impact we create for those who
come after us.

That is why my administration will be guided by one overarching directive:

If we do not look forward, we will look back.
To move Region VI forward, we must build a stronger foundation today while creating a vision for
tomorrow. This vision will be centered around three pillars:

Build Better Engineers
How can we increase member value by promoting academic excellence, developing technical skills, and
emphasizing the engineering within NSBE? By investing in our members’ growth, we prepare them to
become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.

Grow the Six House
How can we expand our outreach by creating new chapters, increasing collegiate and NSBE Jr.
membership, and strengthening collaboration with NSBE Professionals? By growing our community, we
expand our ability to make a lasting impact.

Leave a Legacy
How can we create leaders with a long-term vision? By planning ahead, strengthening the culture of
Region VI, and recognizing that our greatest contributions may be realized by those who follow us. The
seeds we plant today will shape the future of the Six House.

As leaders, our responsibility extends beyond our own time of service. Together, we can look forward,
invest in one another, and build a Region VI that continues to grow and thrive.
I am excited to serve alongside each of you as we Build Better Engineers, Grow the Six House, and
Leave a Legacy.

Keeping it Sixy,
Andrew Zeleke
2026-2027 Region VI Chairperson

Bryce Jackson

Region VI Parliamentarian

Oluwatobi Ajayi

Region VI Secretary

Joshua Williams

Region VI Programs Chair

Mordecai Araya

Region VI Telecommunications Chair

Kay Makinde

Region VI Academic Excellence Chair

Daria Belle

Region VI Membership Chair

Ted Ofoegbu

Region VI PCI Chair

Tofunmi Ogundeko

Region VI Publications Chair

Chinamerem Peterson

Region VI Southwest Zone Chair

Janae Lindsay

Region VI FRC Chair

Wanyana Kiggundu Catherine

Region VI International Chair

Kingsley Ogbe

Region VI Finance Chair

Jared Brumskine

Region VI TORCH Chair

Simone Kirk

Region VI NorCal Zone Chair

Jade Finley

Region VI SoCal Zone Chair

Our Regions Tenets and Beliefs

We Stand by the following pillars

    Strengthening

    the Region-Chapter relationship

    Thriving

    towards academic success

    Empowering

    a sustainable NSBE future

    Mentoring

    our next generation of engineers and innovators

Celebrate and Shape the Legacy of our Region's History

Region VI covers the diverse community of pre-collegiate, collegiate, and technical professional members across the massive Western United States including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Western Canada.

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Upcoming Events

Oct
23
2026

2026 Region VI Fall Regional Conference

Los Angeles, California
WHO’S HOUSE?! SIX HOUSE!!! Dear Region VI, My name is Janae Lindsay, and I am a senior studying Product Design on the Artificial Intelligence and Digital User Experience track at
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Nov
21
2025

2025 Fall Regional Conference – Region VI

Registration Information Coming Soon!

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Nov
22
2024

2024 Fall Regional Conference – Region 6

The Fall Regional Conference (FRC) is an annual event hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Region VI, and this year we are excited to bring it to...

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Spotlight

Regional Leadership Conference

Ready to grow as a leader? Join NSBE Region VI for the 2026 Regional Leadership Conference (RLC)! Whether you’re a first-time chapter leader, a returning member, or serving in a positional or zonal role, RLC is designed to help you develop the skills and connections to lead with confidence.

Fall Regional Conference

The 2026 NSBE Fall Regional Conference is officially coming to Los Angeles, CA, and we can’t wait to see you there! Whether you’re looking to land your next internship or full-time opportunity, sharpen your leadership skills, compete with the best, or simply connect with the NSBE family, Fall Regional Conference is where you need to be. Los Angeles is calling… are you ready?