About
The Greater Cleveland NSBE Jr Chapter is made up of K-12 students throughout Northeast Ohio
Our Mission
To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Blacks exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.
Who We Are
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. With more than 600 chapters and more than 24,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
Cultivating the Next Generation
PCI
Our K-12 Programs (PCI) are the first tier of our STEM pipeline support. We engage, expose and mentor over 5,000 K-12 students through our local and national programs each year.
NSBE Jr.
NSBE Jr., our main K-12 program, provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development, and teamwork.
NSBE Jr. 2025-2026 Officers
Andrew Murray
Eva Jones
Jazzlyn Hayes
Marcus Peeler
Samira Rivers
Board of Directors/Professional Volunteers
Ramona Lowery-Ferrell
Angela Jones
NSBE Jr. Co-Advisor
Jessica Cotton
Onwar Shaheer
Herman Jean-Baptiste
Six NSBE Regions
Meet Greater Cleveland NSBE Jr.
Board of Directors/Professional Volunteers
Ramona Lowery-Ferrell | Advisor l Public Works Director, City of Shaker Heights
Angela Jones | Co-Advisor/Treasurer l Senior Government Affairs Specialist l Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District cc
Jessica S. Cotton l Secretary l GISP, GIP | Communications Grant Programs Administrator | Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Onwar Shaherr l Manufacturing Engineering l Watson & Chalin
Herman Jean-Baptiste l Ten80 Advisor l Volunteer
2025-2026 Student Officers
Kevin Lowery | President I Shaker Heights HS
Jayden Amos | Vice President I Twinsburg HS
Andrew Murray | Treasurer I Shaker Heights HS
Marcus Peeler | Communications Chair/Web Master I Shaker Heights HS
Samira Rivers | Secretary I Trinity HS
Ava Jones | Secretary I Avon Lake HS
NSBE Jr. in Action
