Hello NSBE!

I am Satiera Star Caze, a Master’s student in Engineering Management at Northeastern University. I am privileged to serve you all again as the first female two-term Region 1 Chair and give back to an organization that’s given so much to me.

Region One, or Region FIRST as we are often regarded, has always been dedicated to propelling the mission of NSBE further. Region FIRST was the FIRST region to add the NSBE mission statement to our bylaws. Region FIRST has been the site of the FIRST Regional Leadership Conference, the FIRST Regional Conference, the FIRST international chapter, and many more achievements. We have always lived up to having that FIYAH in NSBE.

Region 1 is continuing the momentum of last year’s directive of R.I.S.E., which helped revitalize our fiyah. Now that we have caused that RISE in Region 1, we must move into sustaining that fiyah. This year’s Regional Directive is to Keep the FIYAH RISING: Fuel, Heat, & Oxygen. We will strategically go about this by honing in on the three critical components to a fire: Fuel, Heat, & Oxygen.

Fuel- Membership Driven Metrics
RISE and shine membership, welcome to your role on the Regional Executive Board. You are the FUEL that powers this region. This year, there is an emphasis on establishing connection & feedback from membership to FUEL our movements on a board level.
Facilitate open and consistent dialogue at membership interfaces
Leverage committees to provide insight and direction
Prioritize intentional reflection and alignment across the board

Heat- Board Transparency
Just as a fire needs heat to stay alive, our region needs transparency and accountability to stay strong. And not just any heat; body heat. The warmth of a fire is sustained when people are close, engaged, and moving in sync. The operations of the region are meant to be accessible to the region. It is crucial for not only the membership to understand what the region is doing, but even us as a board.
Strengthen our shadowing initiatives for REB visibility
Use the Senate as a channel to communicate REB updates
Conduct intentional board evaluations & cross-functional communications
Expand brand visibility so members feel connected to the region

Oxygen- Diversify & Leverage Resources
Oxygen is always around us, while unseen, but essential. It’s what keeps the fiyah breathing, growing, and alive. In the same way, our region is surrounded by resources, opportunities, and allies that can help sustain our momentum- but only if we choose to tap into them.
Building partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in our region
Tapping into the knowledge, experience, and networks of NSBE Professionals
Creating strategic pathways to bring opportunities directly to our members

With these directives, Region 1 shall ensure that the FIYAH will RISE. We will RISE together.

With FIYAH,
Satiera Star Caze
2024-2026 Region 1 Chair
National Society of Black Engineers