Our Mission

Self-eSTEM ignites pride, purpose, and possibility among girls by providing STEM training that strengthens digital, technical, and leadership skills, reinforcing their STEM identities.

Our Vision

We envision a world where BIPOC women and girls are recognized, respected, and valued as STEM innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, driving global solutions that enhance life outcomes and improve the quality of life for their families and communities.

Our Core Strategies address systemic barriers to BIPOC women in STEM

Women of color are kept out of STEM careers at every step in the process. To address this, Self-eSTEM supports these women throughout their journey.
We start by engaging BIPOC girls through STEM education. Then, we take this support further by offering trainings and workshops that help BIPOC women thrive in their STEM careers. Throughout all of this, participants have access to a network of like-minded women who offer insights and community.

STEM Education

Foster the personal, educational, and professional development of BIPOC women and girls throughout the STEM talent pipeline.

Network Building

Building a network and infrastructure to support BIPOC women and girls as the new face and culture of STEM innovation.

Narrative Change

Providing counter-narratives that shift mainstream perceptions of BIPOC women and girls in STEM and inspire them to become changemakers.

STEM Education

Foster the personal, educational, and professional development of BIPOC women and girls throughout the STEM talent pipeline.

Network Building

Building a network and infrastructure to support BIPOC women and girls as the new face and culture of STEM innovation.

Narrative Change

Providing counter-narratives that shift mainstream perceptions of BIPOC women and girls in STEM and inspire them to become changemakers.

By and For BIPOC Women

Self-eSTEM started because our founder and team members understand the barriers BIPOC women and girls face in STEM.

Read Adamaka’s Story

By and For BIPOC Women

Self-eSTEM started because our founder and team members understand the barriers BIPOC women and girls face in STEM.

Read Adamaka’s Story

By and For BIPOC Women

Self-eSTEM started because our founder and team members understand the barriers BIPOC women and girls face in STEM.

Read Adamaka’s Story

Executive Board of Directors & Team

The new face and culture of STEM starts with the faces that make up our team.

Adamaka Ajaelo, M.B.A.

Executive Board & Team
Executive Director

Gervetti Lockett, Ph.D.

Executive Board & Team
Marketing & Communications Manager (Digital Content)

Karen Trapenberg Frick, Ph.D.

Executive Board
Associate Professor, City & Regional Planning and Director of Transportation Center UC Berkeley

Stevie Gray

Executive Board
Consultant, 360 Total Concept Management Consulting

Sam Reardon

Team
Operations Manager

Windyn Hines

Team
Grant Manager & Writer

Ugo Nwigwe

Team
Technology Manager

Siara Edmond

Team
Technology & Operations Intern (College)

Knala Lee

Team
Marketing & Communications Intern (College)

Executive Board of Directors & Team

The new face and culture of STEM starts with the faces that make up our team.

Adamaka Ajaelo, M.B.A.

Executive Board & Team
Executive Director

Gervetti Lockett, Ph.D.

Executive Board & Team
Marketing & Communications Manager (Digital Content)

Karen Trapenberg Frick, Ph.D.

Executive Board
Associate Professor, City & Regional Planning and Director of Transportation Center UC Berkeley

Stevie Gray

Executive Board
Consultant, 360 Total Concept Management Consulting

Sam Reardon

Team
Operations Manager

Windyn Hines

Team
Grant Manager & Writer

Ugo Nwigwe

Team
Technology Manager

Siara Edmond

Team
Technology & Operations Intern (College)

Knala Lee

Team
Marketing & Communications Intern (College)

Executive Board of Directors & Team

The new face and culture of STEM starts with the faces that make up our team.

Adamaka Ajaelo, M.B.A.

Executive Board & Team
Executive Director

Gervetti Lockett, Ph.D.

Executive Board & Team
Marketing & Communications Manager (Digital Content)

Karen Trapenberg Frick, Ph.D.

Executive Board
Associate Professor, City & Regional Planning and Director of Transportation Center UC Berkeley

Stevie Gray

Executive Board
Consultant, 360 Total Concept Management Consulting

Sam Reardon

Team
Operations Manager

Windyn Hines

Team
Grant Manager & Writer

Ugo Nwigwe

Team
Technology Manager

Siara Edmond

Team
Technology & Operations Intern (College)

Knala Lee

Team
Marketing & Communications Intern (College)

Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board is made up of women who understand first-hand the challenges BIPOC women face in STEM and their supporters who are collaborating to remove barriers for BIPOC women.

Chandra Bradley

Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Oportun

Dr. Danielle Twum

Cancer Immunologist, Associate Director - Medical Affairs
Regeneron

Patty Dingle

Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Riot Games

Executive Board of Directors & Team

The new face and culture of STEM starts with the faces that make up our team.

Chandra Bradley

Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Oportun

Dr. Danielle Twum

Cancer Immunologist, Associate Director - Medical Affairs
Regeneron

Patty Dingle

Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Riot Games

Executive Board of Directors & Team

The new face and culture of STEM starts with the faces that make up our team.

Chandra Bradley

Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Oportun

Dr. Danielle Twum

Cancer Immunologist, Associate Director - Medical Affairs
Regeneron

Patty Dingle

Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Riot Games

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