Black Gems in STEM Summer Program
Summer 2022 - ongoing
Organizer & Instructor
This program is a summer enrichment opportunity designed to expose elementary and middle school students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through a curated series of hands-on activities that follow an engaging storyline.
Black Gems in STEM Treasure Hunts
March 2019 - ongoing
Organizer and Facilitator
Organized pop-ups at libraries and other venues to introduce students to Black people in STEM fields through hands-on "escape room-like" activities
National Society of Black Engineers – DMV NSBE Jr. Chapter
August 2021 - April 2022
LEGO League Coach
Led a team of 4 –7 year old girls in imagining and building with LEGOs while teaching engineering concepts and fostering communication and teamwork skills; Introduced the girls to coding through MIT’s Scratch and WeDo 2.0 software which transforms LEGOs into robots
National Society of Black Engineers – DMV NSBE Jr. Chapter
August 2018 - June 2019
MATHCOUNTS Coach and Future City Mentor
Led students in weekly meetings to strengthen their math skills and to prepare for the competition; Provided guidance, insight, and feedback to Future City students as they designed and built their city
Saturday Engineering Enrichment Program | Kalamazoo, Michigan
September 2017 - June 2018
Program Founder and Coordinator
Developed, implemented, and managed a Saturday program for middle school students to learn about engineering through hands-on design and development; Developed activities and projects; Coordinated volunteers; Trained volunteers to continue the program
National Society of Black Engineers - Tri-Cities High School Chapter | East Point, Georgia
January 2013 - May 2016
Chapter Advisor
Conducted workshops to introduce students to different engineering fields; Advised and assisted students with engineering-related projects; Led interactive college preparatory activities; Accompanied students to regional and national NSBE conventions; Coordinated fundraisers and community service events