Director of Education, National Cryptologic Foundation

As Director of Education at NCF, Dr. Jordan expands cybersecurity education, creates engaging content, and leads outreach initiatives. She advocates for collaboration with organizations like Teach Cyber, METACTF, ASA, and Tech & Learning to enhance educational opportunities.

Manager, PMIEF - Project Management Institute Educational Foundation

With nearly a decade in the educational non-profit sector, Andrew has held leadership roles, guiding youth-serving organizations and foundations toward impact. These efforts reach millions of young minds through project-based learning programs that integrate project management tools to develop essential life skills.

Executive Director & Founder, CODE313

Bartel is a technology leader with nearly 30 years in front-end development, UI/UX design, mentorship, and leadership. He is the Executive Director of CODE313, a non-profit that promotes equitable STEM education for youth.

Head of Communications for aiEDU: The AI Education Project, a non-profit devoted to making sure that all students are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere.

He also serves as an adjunct instructor in journalism at the University of Southern California.

Senior Program Officer, VentureWell

Cara leads Ventures Accelerator programming, where she supports a national and global community of entrepreneurs and startups developing socially- and environmentally-impactful science and technology innovations. She has over 15 years of experience working at and with startups as a scientist, accelerator program instructor, coach, and program designer and manager.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation & AISES PK–12 Program Officer.

Cheyenne is a nonprofit leader in STEM education, program design, financial management, and inclusion. . She leads FIIRE (Fostering Indigenous Innovation in Robotics Education) at AISES, combining traditional ecological wisdom with robotics and coding to empower Indigenous students in addressing climate change while honoring their cultural heritage.

Director of Center of Transformation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Dr. Murray is an Electrical Engineer and 30-year executive professional with private sector, public sector, and non-profit expertise. She currently develops and leads transformational youth development national programs that focus on STEM, global issues, advocacy, and workforce readiness.

Technology and business leadership – Corporate Affairs, Nokia.

Global STEM Ambassador, & Founder of Invent The Change

Jay, a key K-12 STEM education voice, reaches millions of students monthly. He is a Mystery Guide on Discovery Education’s widely used K-5 resource, Mystery Science. He also created and hosts It's Not Magic, It's Science!, focused on equitable STEM experiences. His live shows, featuring experiments as magic tricks, engage and inspire students nationwide.

Co-Founder & CEO, FED BY BLUE

A sustainable seafood expert and strategist with over two decades of advocating for ethical aquaculture. She aims to transform the food system, preserve oceans, nourish the growing population, and reduce carbon emissions through the Sea Pantry initiative, which educates consumers on responsible seafood choices. Recognized by leaders like the James Beard Foundation, her contributions enhance palate experience, health, and climate impact.

Talent Development Director, Booz Allen.

As the Talent Development Director at Booz Allen, he drives measurable business outcomes by ensuring teams are AI-ready and equipped to navigate the future of work. His leadership spans learning and development, talent management, and workforce analytics.

Regional Managing Director, North America, Project Management Institute (PMI).

Director – DoD Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Mr. Louie Lopez is the Director of Defense STEM in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, overseeing PreK through career STEM initiatives. He also coordinates STEM activities across the Department to align with DoD and Federal strategic plans.

Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost; President of the SUNY Research Foundation.

Ramasubramanian, as the head of SUNY's academic programs, aims to promote new ideas, projects, policies, and systems.

Chief Public Engagement Officer United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

As Chief Public Engagement Officer, she leads the Office of Public Engagement and is responsible for carrying out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO by overseeing the strategy, promotion, and implementation of outreach, education, customer experience, and customer engagement activities across the USPTO.

Senior Manager, Corporate Responsibility and Government Affairs, Qualcomm

With over 13 years in Corporate Responsibility, Natalie leads STEM Education initiatives, investing in workforce development programs that equip students with skills for STEM careers. These efforts have earned Qualcomm spots on Fortune’s Change the World List and Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies List.

President, Broadcom Foundation

Paula builds partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and NGOs to empower women and underrepresented youth with essential 21st-century skills for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. She leads the National STEM Funders Network and the Strategic Advisory Council of the STEM Education Ecosystem Initiative, promoting collaboration among STEM funders, advocates, and educators globally.

Executive Director, Engineers Without Borders

Peter leading efforts to bring vital, life-changing engineering solutions to communities in need. He oversees projects that improve access to clean water, sanitation, renewable energy, agriculture, and safe infrastructure across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

Founding Director of the Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) at Stony Brook University.

Prof. Harrison is a theoretical chemist and expert in high-performance computing. is research interests focus on accurate calculations on large systems and heavy elements using advanced numerical and computational techniques.

Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering at the State University of New York, Buffalo.

Her research centers on natural language processing, AI, ML, and information retrieval. She teaches graduate courses in these areas and conducts seminars on conversational AI, deep learning in NLP, and AI for social good. She supervises research in both the CSE and Linguistics departments.

A United Airlines pilot for 24 years, he began flying at 16 and earned his Private Pilot's License in high school. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Arizona State University and holds Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Multi-Engine, Commercial Single-Engine, and Instrument ratings.

Ama is a Government Affairs Analyst at Qualcomm’s Thinkabit Lab, where she develops inclusive STEM education programs. At Qualcomm, she creates STEM curricula, leads hands-on engineering activities, and conducts career exploration workshops to help students thrive in science and technology.

Andrew is the VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Autodesk. His tech career focuses on combating climate change. Previously, he served five years at The White House, including as Personal Aide to President Clinton.

Bobak is a flight engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He served on the Cassini–Huygens and Mars Science Lab Curiosity missions.

Charles is the Electrical Department Lead at CMTA, Inc., with extensive experience as a Senior Construction Engineer, Commissioning Team Manager, and Project Manager.

Clair is a digital services expert who works with the U.S. Digital Service procurement team at the White House and the strategic operations team at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Cole Donovan is an International Relations Specialist in the Office of Space Commerce’s (OSC) Policy, Advocacy, and International Division. His background includes positions at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, U.S. Department of State, and The National Academies.

Dr. Lathan is a neuroscientist, biomedical engineer, and tech entrepreneur. She co-founded AnthroTronix, creating a robot for kids with disabilities, a sensor glove for surgeons, a VR system for astronauts, and a game for tracking brain health.

Emily is the Deputy Director of DoD STEM in the OUSD(R&E) Basic Research Office. She supports activities to inspire and develop STEM talent. Dr. Kuehn holds a B.A. in biology from Kalamazoo College and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Jacob is an Emmy-winning meteorologist at WBZ-TV, previously at Western Mass News. He holds a Meteorology degree from Western Connecticut State University and is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.

Dr. Ross is a gynecologic oncologist and health equity advocate. She earned her medical degree from Duke, completed her OB-GYN residency at Indiana University, and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Chicago, focusing on cancer's socioeconomic impacts.

Justin is the Deputy Program Executive for NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology and Flight Opportunities programs, focusing on improving space exploration and commerce with agile spacecraft and responsive launches. He has experience in trajectory design, mission management for the CubeSat Launch Initiative, and systems engineering for launch vehicle integration.

Joanna leads cross-category innovation in R&D and Nestlé Food & Beverage, aligning with consumer trends. Her team rapidly develops consumer-driven product solutions through a test-and-learn approach, collaborating with internal teams, students, and start-ups to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and utilize Nestlé’s global R&D network.

Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation, Kara has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and an Executive MBA. With experience in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Tech, she has led over 15 multimillion-dollar projects and worked as an Engineering Manager at a Fortune 100 company.

Kei is former Principal Deputy Director for Science, Society, and Policy at the White House OSTP. His previous roles include Senior Advisor for Science Policy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) from 2017 to 2019, and Assistant Director for Federal Research and Development at OSTP during the Obama administration from 2009 to 2016.

Lloyd is a senior advisor and fellow for science and technology policy at the Atlantic Council. He has a distinguished federal career in S&T research, policy, and planning.

Dr.. Olivero is a biologist specializing in HIV/AIDS and biomedical research. She pioneered the discovery of nucleoside analog-induced centrosomal amplification and aneuploidy as a senior scientist at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Dr. Wilkerson serves as a Chief Scientist at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) , aiding small-farmer resilience and community development.

Mike became CEO of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) in 2004, leading the first community kitchen after a 20-year hospitality career, including owning The Broad Street Grill in Virginia. Using his expertise, he expanded DCCK’s social enterprises to generate over $10 million annually, enabling the organization to match donations with earned revenue.

Michael is an inventor and nine-time founder. His studio Naquatic pioneered mobile and VR, reaching 100 million players with 50 hit games, winning an Apple "App Store Best Of" award. In 2020, he created Human-Cyborg Relations, an R2-D2 AI model.

As Head of Corporate Affairs for Nestlé U.S. since 2017, Molly leads strategy in public affairs, sustainability, public policy, industry affairs, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management. Previously, she worked for Senator Chuck Hagel, served in the Bush Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and engaged with the Senate Agriculture Committee on federal nutrition and food safety.

Sirisha is Vice President of Government Affairs and Research Operations for Virgin Galactic. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in astronautical engineering and holds an MBA.

Terysa is a Computer Science professional, former rocket scientist, and currently a Technical Program Manager at Google. She is also the best-selling author of the STEM-based children's book series "Terysa Solves It," with over 75,000 readers globally.

Dr. Fanara is a Coastal Modeling Portfolio Manager for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the creator of “Inspector Planet.”