In 2012, a group of business, technology and talent leaders in Southern California saw the need for skilled talent and a lack of diversity in technology jobs first-hand, plus recognized the economic gap. See Something, Do Something. We formed STEM Advantage.
We manage our non-profit like a business and an “investment” in the future. Through partnerships, collaboration, and a collective impact model, we have a cost effective and efficient approach to advancing gender and racial equity in the STEM workforce driven by an active, engaged Board of Directors and Advisory Board. We provide economic and social mobility to underserved groups, while providing a vetted pipeline of diverse talent to businesses. Our goal is a diverse, equitable and inclusive skilled workforce.
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles
Leadership
Marketing and Communication Committee
Ceren Oney
Senior Marketing Manager, US Public & Social Impact, Slalom
Jennelle Maximo
Computer Science major, Cal State LA, STEM Advantage Scholar
Isala Gray
Social Media Manager
STEM Advantage Scholars & Alumni Advisory Group
Darrielle Carrington
Technology and Operations Management major, Computer Information Systems minor, Cal Poly Pomona
Abanoub Ghaly
Security Consultant at Accenture
Karina Martinez
Software Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation
Rubi Mora
AV System Design Engineer at General Motors
MaryLiza Walker
Cyber Security Analyst at Air Force Civilian Service
Scholar Community Leads
Kelly Duangrudeeswat
Computer Science major, Cal State Long Beach
Makayla Riley
Computer Science major, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Gary Boze
Computer Science major, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Han Pham
Computer Science major, Cal State Long Beach