Overview

Join us for our annual meeting where we will vote in our new committee.

Next committee member and Fellow Kelda Bratley will give a personal account of her journey so far using her UK chemical engineering qualifcations to obtain US professional engineer status.

Finally we will have a round of virtual speed networking for those who wish to stay and mingle. You can talk about qualifications or any other engineering related topic!

Speaker

Kelda Bratley, Principal Consultant, Saguaro Process Consulting

Kelda is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers with over 25 years of global experience spanning process engineering, process simulation, and digital transformation in the oil & gas, LNG, and energy transition sectors.

As the founder of Saguaro Process Consulting, Kelda works directly with clients to tackle complex engineering challenges. She has delivered technical solutions across all project phases—from concept through operations—and is known for applying first-principles thinking with practical, real-world insight.

Kelda is widely respected as a technically rigorous and delivery-focused consultant. She is known for simplifying complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and taking a hands-on approach to delivery. She brings systems thinking, resilience, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement—always focused on practical, data-driven solutions that deliver meaningful impact for clients.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the USA and Canada Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

12:00 - 13:00 CDT.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.