Climbing the Grand Canyon of STEAM - Facilitator
As Arizona becomes the next tech hub, we have tremendous opportunities for our STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) professionals to reflect the state’s growing diverse community. Addressing these gender and racial gaps will support Arizona’s economic growth while developing our next generation of STEAM innovators. YWCA is leading the Equity in STEAM Initiative, in partnership with Intel and SRP, to advance women and people of color in STEAM. Our Equity in STEAM Coalition leaders from Lights Camera Discover, Cultural Coalition and Arizona Sustainability Alliance will talk about how they are impacting change in Arizona.
Jenn Sanchez is a Chicana from El Paso, Texas. She is a corporate social responsibility and communications guru, civic engagement advocate and political strategist in Arizona. She is a former award-winning newspaper journalist, nonprofit administrator and communications director. At Intel, she leads neighbor relations as the company invests $20+ billion in building two new factories in Arizona to make microchips. She also leads the school-to-STEAM pipeline and social equity investments. She developed the Equity in STEAM Initiative, a funding opportunity for educators and nonprofits, in partnership with YWCA.
Panelists
Renee Aguilar
Dr. Donna Jagielski
