KC STEM Alliance is a not-for-profit collaborative network of educators, businesses and related organizations working to inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with the mission of generating a robust workforce of related professionals for the greater Kansas City region.
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Create a shared services model for two nationally acclaimed STEM programs--Project Lead the Way and FIRST--by assisting with data collection, program evaluation and facilitating school and industry partnerships
Support a solid foundation of STEM education for all students, regardless of race, gender or economic status
Increase the quality, quantity and diversity of job-ready candidates for local STEM employers Advance economic development and progress in our community
Advance economic development and progress in our community
Our Team
| Christina Chandler | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist and FIRST LEGO League Program Partner |
| Bob Crance | KC FIRST Senior Mentor |
| Robert Dumler | FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Director |
| Teri Kriege | STEM Outreach Consultant |
| Martha McCabe | Executive Director |
| Marian McClellan | Girls in STEM Program Coordinator |
| Phil Wood | FIRST Tech Challenge Coordinator |
| Ann Zimmerman | STEM Learning Ecosystem Coordinator/Strategic Planner |
| Callen Zind | Communications Manager |
| Victor Meraz | Marketing Specialist |
| Allison K. Nelson | STEM Outreach Consultant |
| James Bridgeford II | Event Specialist |
Our Co-Working Partners
These fellow STEM-related organizations are co-located with KC STEM Alliance at 4825 Troost Ave., allowing for easy collaboration.
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Members of our advisory board help set the strategic direction for KC STEM Alliance.
| Andrea Ellis | Kansas City Public Library |
| George Guastello | Union Station |
| David Hosick | Missouri PLTW/Missouri S&T |
| Lynette Huscher | Garmin |
| Julee Koncak | Burns & McDonnell |
| Larry Lee | Black & Veatch |
| Michelle McConnell | Evergy, Inc. |
| Rachel Merlo | Google Fiber |
| Katie Bennewitz | SS&C Technologies |
| Tim Moormeier | US Engineering |
| Denisse Osorio de Large | Cerner |
| Karen Pennell | Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City |
| Kenny Rodrequez | Grandview C-4 School District |
| Robin Stubenhofer | Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC |
| Leigh Anne Taylor Knight | The DeBruce Foundation |
| Kevin Z. Truman | University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| John Vaughn | Member at Large |
Avila University
DeVry University
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas State University
Metropolitan Community College
Ottawa University
Pittsburg State University
Rockhurst University
University of Central Missouri
University of Kansas
University of Kansas-Edwards Campus
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Saint Mary
University of Missouri Science & Technology
Wichita State University
William Jewell College
These organizations and corporations sustain the mission of KC STEM Alliance through financial support. See our full list of supporting organizations.