
Mentoring is one of the most effective levers to propel and support women and girls on STEM pathways
Our mission is to collaborate on a state level to build capacity of participating organizations to provide opportunities and support for girls and women to pursue and succeed in STEM careers. We represent the state of Louisiana in STEMConnector's Million Women Mentors initiative. Learn more about MWM and STEMConnector.
Research shows individuals with mentors have improved academic, social, and economic prospects. For women in STEM fields, this becomes increasingly important as young women look to role models to help them gain their confidence and increase opportunities.
If you are a local business or industry leader and would like to join the movement to champion women and girls in STEM, get in touch with us:
- Stay up to date with knowledge of opportunities available in the state
- Gain innovative ways to mentor and establish mentoring program in your organization
- Sponsor an event or serve on the state committee
- Increase visibility for your STEM diversity efforts share your organization's STEM resources
Are you a retired STEM professional and would like to volunteer with MWM? We would love to speak with you. Join the group of leaders across sectors who work to activate the movement in the state and find ways to connect the movement to existing and growing efforts to support women and girls in STEM.
Meet our Steering Committee
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La State Sen Sharon HewittHonorary Chair
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Kim FosseyChair, Capital Area STEM
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Mark ArceneaultRegion 5 STEM Network Center @ Calcasieu Schools
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Mary Wilson ArrasmithProject Lead the Way
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Carolyn ArthursFIRST Louisiana-Mississippi
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Daphine BarnesRegion 1 STEM Center at GNO.Inc
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Alison BordelonLouisiana Community and Technical College System
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Linda BuiLSU College of Science
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Christine Bull
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Wendy ConarroNorthshore STEM Coalition
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Jennifer DePriestNorthwestern State University
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Kathryn FenstermakerFenstermaker & Region 4 STEM Center
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Beonica FrazierNWLA LaSTEM Innovation Center - Sciport
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Carley FullerGirls on the Run - South Louisiana
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Sandra GuzmanBaton Rouge Community College - STEM Division
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Fran HarveyGlobal Geospatial Institute
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Kenyatta HoneycuttOffice of Senator Regina Barrow
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Mercedes KillingsworthIBM Louisiana
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Heather KleinerSciPort Museum; North Louisiana STEM Alliance
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Lynsey Jordan KnightActivate Conference
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Jennifer LacosteGreater New Orleans STEM Initiative
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Joan LeeElectric Girls
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Jada Lewis100 Black Women Baton Rouge, CITY YEAR
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Annette OertlingFIRST Louisiana-Mississippi
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Megan ManchesterExxonMobil-BR
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Sara MooreLa Women in Technology (LaWIT)
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Amy NdiayeSWENext @ Ben Franklin High
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Dean Cynthia Peterson
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Erin PorcheGlobal Works Consulting Group
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Theta Daniels RaceLSU School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
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K Renee HortonNASA Michoud Facility
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Kristen ReevesLa Women in Technology (LaWIT)
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Michelle SanchezTulane Center for K12 STEM Education
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Dawn SaucierDow Chemical
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Kevin ShippGirl Scouts Louisiana East
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Gen SilvermanNexusLA
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Deidre StreetSouthern University
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Tamaira WadeCHANCE (Create Hope and Nurture Generation Excellence)
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Sarah WalshIBM Louisiana
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Esperanza ZenonRiver Parishes Community College