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Jacqueline El-Sayed

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Chief Executive Officer at Intentional Design Group LLC
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed is a serial CEO with extensive leadership experience across industry, education, and government. Currently the CEO for Intentional Design Group, she previously led SAE International and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). A PhD graduate from the University of Missouri, her career began as a truck engineer at General Motors.

Dr. El-Sayed often relates her work to artistry, viewing self-study as a tool for better teaching and leadership. Her early interests included both applied technology and music, shaping her unique, multi-faceted approach to engineering and education. She is married with three adult children and has served ten years on a local Board of Education.

Unique fact: She was the first woman to be appointed CEO at both SAE International (founded 1905) and ASEE (founded 1893).

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Engineering Education
Her career has centered on shaping the future of engineering education, from curriculum development to serving as CEO for the American Society for Engineering Education.
Talent Incubation
She identifies "Talent Incubation Strategist" as a key skill, focusing on creating interactive learning communities that inspire growth and achieve desired outcomes.
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Career

Work history

2-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Intentional Design Group LLC
7-2020
Board of Directors, Women in Engineering ProActive Network
WEPAN - Women in Engineering ProActive Network
12-2024 - 8-2025
Chief Executive Officer
SAE International
10-2022 - 12-2024
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
American Society for Engineering Education
10-2019 - 2-2023
Chief Academic Officer & Managing Director
American Society for Engineering Education
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Education
7-2022 - 6-2023
Certificate in Strategy
Harvard Business School
1989 - 1997
PhD
University of Missouri College of Engineering
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