Jorge M. Hedderwick

Candidate's Statement

ComSoc's vision is "to be the organization of choice for communications and related professionals throughout the world." In this vision members are an active part of the Society's life, so the challenge is to ensure that everyone is motivated to belong and participate, a difficult task in the current scenario. As a volunteer in IEEE and ComSoc, I've been successful in motivating volunteers, promoting and developing local/regional technical activities, and helping Chapters take advantage of resources available to support activities benefiting their members. I am willing to contribute new viewpoints to the Society management on policies, strategies, and action plans aiming to increase participation of ComSoc's technical community.

Biography

Jorge Hedderwick received his degree in electrical engineering majoring in electronics in 1973 from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He worked for the Air Force (head, Special Projects Division) and the National Weather Service (head, Communications Division). He occupied managerial positions in private companies, including Satelnet, Startel, and Telecom Argentina, and is currently an independent consultant. He has taught at the university since 1982.

He has served IEEE and ComSoc as Vice Chair/Chair - Argentina ComSoc Chapter; member of International Affairs Council (IAC); Director — Latin America Region; member of Strategic Planning Committee (currently); and Vice Chair/Chair - Argentina Section; member of RAB Award and Recognition Committee (currently). He received the IEEE Third Millennium Medal and recently the RAB Achievement Award "for significant contributions in the promotion and development of technical activities within IEEE Latin America."