Since its founding by six visionary leaders in 1975, the National Society of Black Engineers, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, has grown to more than 32,000 members globally, blossoming into a leading force in the lives of technical professionals and students on college campuses worldwide. NSBE DC Professionals was established in 1989 and officially chartered in 1990 with 20 members led by Harold Goodridge, its first president and a current member of the chapter today. Today, the chapter has nearly 100 active members and has been a staple in the DC Metro region for 37 years with a strong indelible legacy of excellence and dedication to its members and the community.
Our Vision
The NSBE DC Professionals Chapter envisions the DC Metro region as a place where Black engineers at every stage of the pipeline — from Pre-College students to early-career professionals to seasoned industry leaders — have unmatched access to opportunity, are seamlessly connected to mentors, peers, capital, and partners, and are elevated into leadership roles that shape our chapter, our industry, and our communities. We are building a chapter that is not just strong today, but structurally sustainable and self-renewing for decades to come.
Our Mission
The NSBE DC Professionals Chapter exists to expand access to opportunity for Black engineers across the DC Metro region, build meaningful connection between our members, our community, and a diversified network of partners, and elevate our members — from Pre-College scholars to seasoned professionals — into the next generation of engineering leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. In doing so, we serve NSBE's national mission of increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Objectives
Develop the technical and professional skills of our members
Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black engineering and technical professionals
Stimulate and develop student interest in STEM disciplines
Increase and retain the number of minorities studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for the black community in the professions