Terpenny has been actively involved with ASME for more than 20 years. She has chaired the Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Group (IMTG) and served on the Fellows Review Committee. She founded and for 10 years chaired/co-chaired the Broadening Participation Committee (BPart) for the Design Engineering Division. She served as the first associate editor focused on design education for the Journal of Mechanical Design (JMD) for six years and has organized sessions and presented papers at IDETC and MSEC for many years. In addition to ASME, she is fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and has been actively engaged in other professional organizations, serving on boards, as associate editor of several journals, and is an innovator and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Master of Science. and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech.

The Nominating Committee, under the leadership of ASME Fellow Oscar Barton, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., selected the following four nominees for future member-at-large positions on the Board of Governors. The nominees’ names will appear on the ballot in September 2024 and, if elected by the ASME membership, they will serve on the Board for a three-year term beginning June 2025. The Governor-Nominees are:

Carlos Alberto Beatty Jr., an ASME member, is a seasoned leader with expertise in the technology, energy/utility, and automotive industries, recently having served as a Strategy & Operations Director for Product and Technology at Expedia Group, and as a Chief of Staff for Brand Protection at Amazon. His roles emphasized strategic planning, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, leading to productivity and governance improvements.

With over 14 years as a member of ASME, he was a part of the Student and Early Career Development Sector supporting student leadership training both as an organizer and trainer, participated as an Early Career Leadership Intern Program to Serve Engineering (ECLIPSE) intern for the ASME Volunteer Orientation and Leadership (VOLT) Academy, and served as a member and Chair of the Nominating Committee.

As a Board Member for the Center of Alumni Relations and Advancement (CARA) at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Carlos focuses on governance and supporting institutional goals. He is also the co-founder of Resumation, a free online resume-building tool. Carlos earned an MBA from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Nelia Mazula, PMP, MBA, an ASME member, started her career as an engineer for a multi-billion-dollar natural gas project across both Mozambique and South Africa. She is an account manager for Siemens and has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and engineering software industries. She was an early employee for two software start-ups purchased by Siemens and has held numerous global leadership positions. She was the managing founder of an herbal tea retail manufacturer that distributed to over 20 H-E-B grocery stores.

Mazula was the FY22 President of the Federation of Houston Professional Women and the FY18 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - Houston Area chapter. She is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and SWE for which she has held numerous leadership roles. She is currently a Senator for SWE. She is on the advisory board for the School of Engineering Construction and Petroleum Technology for Houston Community College. She has several technical certificates and over 15 published technical papers on digital strategies and engineering. During her work in Mozambique, she was recognized by the Minister of Natural Resources for her research work on natural gas condensate. Mazula received several awards and recognition for her work in software, energy, and DEI in STEM. She is a three-time awardee for top performance at Siemens. Mazula has five software patents for which she is featured in the National Inventor’s Museum as a Woman of Change.

Mazula volunteered for ASME on the verification and validation committee and has been active in the ASME Petroleum Division and currently sits on its executive committee. She was honored by the Houston Business Journal for the Women Who Mean Business Award for her non-profit work focused on diversity in STEM.

Mazula is a certified professional project manager, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University and an international MBA from Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD).

Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., an ASME Fellow, is a Distinguished Lasallian Educator. She serves as the Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College, where her expertise significantly enhances the educational landscape for both students and the broader academic community.

Saboori's research focuses on biomedical applications, with a particular emphasis on advancing the understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in various contexts. Her investigations span from shaken baby syndrome to sports-related injuries and the safety of infants in car seats. Saboori has also made substantial strides in women's sports research, conducting studies on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among female athletes. She has designed a knee brace that effectively mitigates ACL and leg injuries in women's sports.

Saboori’s ASME involvement includes membership in the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) Steering Committee, Committee on Organization and Rules, Space Exploration, and Habitats Technology Group. She is treasurer of the Bioengineering Division and a mentor for the Volunteer Leadership Pathway – Mentor Program. She served as a leadership Communications & Outreach Specialist for the Bioengineering Division and was a member of the Engineering Science Segment. Saboori was chair and co-chair for the Musculoskeletal and Sports Biomechanics track of IMECE and was an ECLIPSE intern in 2020. She was the recipient of the 2023 ASME Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award.

Saboori cofounded the Mechanical Engineering Women's (MEW) group at Manhattan College. This initiative complements the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and serves as a vital platform for addressing the social and professional challenges that female-identified individuals often encounter in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering. Driven by her commitment to diversity and inclusivity, she actively promotes positive change in the academic and professional society.

Saboori earned a Master of Science degree and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from The City University of New York.

Scott Smith, Ph.D., an ASME Fellow, is the Section Head for Precision Manufacturing and Manufacturing Innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He was a professor of mechanical engineering at University of North Carolina, Charlotte from 1997 – 2019, and he was chair of the department from 2009 – 2019. He was assistant director for technology at the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office from 2012 - 2013. He was on the mechanical engineering faculty at the University of Florida from 1987 – 1997. He was the founder and co-owner of Manufacturing Laboratories, Inc., and has been a consultant to numerous industrial partners.