Societal Impact Operating Council
The Societal Impact Operating Council is leading efforts to define how chemical engineers can most effectively address societal needs. Accountabilities include outreach and public policy, diversity of the profession, and the global business environment.
| Dennis O’Brien | Chair |
| Frank Petrocelli | Vice Chair |
| Christi Patton Luks | Past Chair |
| Katherine S. Ziemer | Senior Board Representative |
| John Ekerdt | Board Representative |
| Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez | Council Member |
| Rodney Dotson | Council Member |
| Zenaida Gephardt | Council Member |
| Dennis Griffith | Council Member |
| George Obath | Council Member |
| Caroline Reynolds | Council Member |
| Ah-Hyung (Alissa) Park | Council Member |
| Julie Summers | Council Member |
| Sarah Widder | Council Member |
| Matt Kolodney | CEOC Liaison |
| Levi Thompson | CTOC Liaison |
| Tim McCreight, Staff Liaison | Staff Liaison |
| June C. Wispelwey | Staff Liaison |
Entities reporting to the Societal Impact Operating Council
- Minority Affairs (MAC)
- Women’s Initiatives Committee
- Global Outreach (includes EWB, Books for Sustainability, & other International Outreach efforts)
- K-12 Committee
- Speakers' Corner
- Public Awareness Committee