EP#04 - MENTORING & REPRESENTATION IN STEM with Tiffani Teachey

In this episode, I talk about Mentoring & Representation in STEM.Here are some of the questions I ask:Why is mentorship such a crucial component for young women pursuing careers in STEM?How can organizations do better at representing women in these fields, especially at the leadership level?What role can we as individuals play in encouraging girls to explore STEM opportunities from an early age?Here are some key points discussed in this episode about Mentoring & Representation in STEM:The importance of having role models who look like you and how this can inspire future generations.Strategies for creating meaningful mentorship opportunities that bridge the gap for women in STEM.Organizations and initiatives that are leading the way in promoting women in science, technology, engineering, and math.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.