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The hidden impact of volunteering

 

The IET President’s Address

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About Dawn 

Meet your incoming President

Inspired by her father and a love of maths, Dawn Ohlson MEng CEng FIET began her journey into engineering. Over nearly 30 years at Racal and Thales, she led avionics projects and mentored future engineers. Her expertise spans hardware, software and systems and she is now Vice President of Engineering at Ultra Cyber. Dawn is driven by a deep commitment to STEM outreach and purposeful engineering.  

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The hidden impact of volunteering

Catch up with Dawn Ohlson’s President’s Address, The hidden impact of volunteering.  

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Interested in volunteering?

Volunteering with us is a powerful way to make a difference, share your expertise, and connect with like-minded professionals. If you'd like to join our skilled and experienced volunteer community to engineer a better world and learn more about current opportunities, then find out how you can get involved today. 

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Can you spot yourself?

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person at IET London: Savoy Place on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

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Make the most of your IET membership

We hosted our explore your membership showcase on the same day as the President's Address, but don't worry if you missed out in-person - you can join us for an upcoming virtual talk instead!

Sign up and find out more about your member benefits today.

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