Outreach Chair
Meg Draeger
Meg Draeger is an industrial engineer turned informal STEM educator, and has worked in K12 STEM education in the Dayton region since 1999. Growing up, she loved math more than science, loved to read, did not enjoy taking apart toasters, and was encouraged by teachers, older siblings, and parents to pursue an engineering degree. She is amazed by the many diverse examples of STEM all around us, and thrives on building and maintaining relationships among educators, students, parents, and STEM professionals.
Membership Chair
Alex Kramer
Alex Kramer is an owner and senior project manager for an architect/engineering firm that specializes in
healthcare design.
She graduated from Purdue University with a BS in mechanical engineering and
currently lives in Cincinnati, OH. She enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Communications Chair
Rebekah Bolzman
Rebekah Bolzman is the communications chair of the South Ohio SWE section. She began working for DOW Chemical in 2023 as a Software Developer.
She graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a degree in Technical Writing. Currently she is attending the University of Washington to receive her Master of Information Management. Outside of work she loves running and playing board games with her family.
Marketing Chair
Anna Kamphaus
Anna Kamphaus is the Marketing Chair of the South Ohio SWE section. Anna is a simulation
engineering professional who currently works as a Solution Owner at SimWell Inc, an advanced
analytics company specializing in the deployment of simulation, optimization and digital twin
solutions for some of the world’s largest companies. She enjoys empowering decision-makers
through advanced analytics and simulation.
Anna holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan University and a B.S. in
Mathematics from Western Carolina University. Prior to Industrial Engineering, she taught
highschool mathematics in North Carolina. In her free time she enjoys volunteering, learning
new skills, camping and fiber arts.
Programs Chair
Emily Langlois
Emily Langlois is a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, OH. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. She was previously involved in SWE during her undergraduate years at MSU, and is excited to be joining the South Ohio SWE section as the Programs Chair. In her free time, Emily enjoys long walks with her husband, Eric, and their dog Pepper, triathlons training, and reading.
SEEKING:
Additional Chair!
We are always looking for members who are interested in getting more involved to serve as chairs.
Interested in helping the section? Please send an email to southohio.swe.pres@gmail.com and southohio.swe.sec@gmail.com with the subject “South Ohio SWE Chair Interest,” and provide information about yourself and your interests.
