Member Development and Engagement Sector

About MDE

ASME’s MDE Sector originally began in 2017 as the Group Engagement Committee (GEC). The goal of the GEC was to liaise with and review Groups, develop Rules of Engagement between and among Sectors and the Committee on Finance and Investment; and coordinate with VOLT to prepare communication training for Groups to communicate expectations and opportunities for alignment with ASME mission and strategy.

In 2020, the GEC was redefined as the MDE Sector, bringing the number of ASME Sectors to five. Led by a Senior Vice President who reports to the Board of Governors, the MDE Sector consists of a Council with the following voting members: Senior Vice President (SVP), Chair, North American Regions; Chair, International Regions; Chair, Student Sections & Early Career; Chair, Old Guard Committee; Communications and Tools Coordinator; Member Development Coordinator; Finance Coordinator and two Members at large.

With greater representation in ASME governance, a dedicated ASME Section Operations staff and increased resources, the MDE has an enhanced focus to develop and engage Professional and Student Section Volunteer Leaders. The MDE will provide guidance, programs, service and opportunities to ASME members and Volunteer Leaders and specifically, help to ensure the successful and sustainable operation of Professional and Student Sections in adherence to Society’s policies, goals and strategy. To view the current MDE Council Members, Staff Contacts, Term Dates or to send an email via the Volunteer Leadership Directory, visit Member Development & Engagement Council.