Women in Engineering
Location: TBD
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network dedicated to advancing women in engineering and science. Join us during the Dallas Symposium for a networking and enrichment event to connect, learn, and share experiences with the EMC community.
This free event includes guest presentations, networking, and a closing celebration. Refreshments will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Welcome Presentation
Tara Kellogg
ETS-Lindgren, EMC Society WIE Chair, Americas,
IEEE EMC Chapter Chair, Central Texas
Tara Kellogg is Global Director of Business Development at ETS-Lindgren, where she brings over 19 years of global experience in iEMI, RF, EMP, and EMC applications across test & measurements, governmental, industrial, and medical sectors. She specializes in turnkey chamber solutions and shielding technologies.
Tara also serves as IEEE EMC Society WIE Coordinator for North America and Chair of the IEEE EMC Central Texas Chapter, championing diversity and professional development for women in STEM. She is a proud member of AFCOM and can be reached at [email protected].
GUEST PRESENTATION 1:
Launching Your EMC Career:
A Blueprint for Young Engineers
Nika Amralah
Canadian Department of National Defence,
Chair of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Technical Committee 8 (TC8) on Aeronautics and Space EMC
Embarking on a career in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering is a journey filled with opportunity, innovation, and impact. For women entering this dynamic and evolving field, the path can be both exciting and transformative. This presentation, inspired by the mission of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), focuses on empowering the next generation of women engineers to thrive, lead, and shape the future of EMC.
We will explore how mentorship, sponsorship, and strong professional networks can open doors and accelerate growth. Attendees will gain insight into building technical confidence, embracing lifelong learning, and stepping into leadership roles within the EMC community. Through shared experiences and lessons learned, we will highlight strategies for overcoming barriers, amplifying diverse voices, and advancing technology for humanity.
By fostering inclusion, resilience, and collaboration, women engineers can not only succeed in EMC — they can redefine what leadership looks like in our industry. This session is a call to action to engage, elevate, and empower one another as we build a more diverse and innovative engineering community together.
ABOUT NIKA AMRALAH
Nika Amralah is a Lead Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer at the Canadian Department of National Defence and Chair of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Technical Committee 8 (TC8) on Aeronautics and Space EMC. Her career spans diverse roles in RF applications engineering and EMC research and development, including serving as Innovation and Engineering Research Lead at a manufacturer specializing in shielded enclosures and anechoic chambers. She currently manages a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) laboratory focused on RF safety and compliance.
Nika earned her M.Eng. and B.Eng. degrees in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Space Systems Design from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She is an active contributor to the EMC community, with technical publications and presentations at leading industry conferences such as the IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal and Power Integrity and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA) Symposium. Passionate about fostering the next generation of engineers, Nika also serves as a Young Professionals Ambassador for the IEEE EMC Society.
GUEST PRESENTATION 2:
Navigating a Trailblazing Career:
A Female Air Force Leader and Educator’s Journey
Colonel Carey J. Jones
Distinguished Air Force Leader
Aerospace Engineer
Colonel Carey J. Jones is a distinguished Air Force leader, aerospace engineer, and educator whose 30-year career spans high-impact roles in pilot training, strategic operations, and officer development. Now a professor at the University of Arizona (UA), she brings a unique perspective that bridges military service and academic innovation. In this presentation, Colonel Jones will explore the technical and operational challenges that have shaped her career, highlighting the critical role of antenna designs developed at UA—technologies that have directly supported mission success and, in her case, saved lives. Through a personal lens, she will share how these engineering advancements have influenced the broader Air Force community and underscore the value of collaboration between defense and academia.
ABOUT COLONEL CAREY J. JONES
Colonel Carey “Mamba” Jones is a seasoned Air Force leader with nearly 30 years of experience in strategy, operations, and education. She currently serves as a Professor of Practice in the College of Engineering and formerly served as the Commander of AFROTC Detachment 20 at the University of Arizona. She teaches Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) scholars in national security and leadership, in addition to Intro to Engineering and Senior Capstone Design. Previously, Colonel Jones was Vice Wing Commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin AFB, overseeing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training across 210 aircraft and more than 81,000 annual flight hours. She made history in 2018 as the first female commander of the 47th Operations Group.
Commissioned in 1996 after graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, she held key roles in F-15, F-22, and F-35 development and integration, including aggressor pilot, operations officer, squadron commander, Operations Group Commander and Strategy Chief for Europe and Africa. Her deployments span Operations NORTHERN WATCH, SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and NOBLE EAGLE.
Colonel Jones exemplifies military-academic synergy, bridging Davis-Monthan AFB and the University of Arizona’s multiple DoD programs.
