Experienced Communications Strategist driving access and innovation in STEM. I lead global engagement, simplify complex ideas, and build programs that connect tech, education, and equity for real-world impact. Passionate about inclusion and scale.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Aneesa Valentine explains how navigate career transitions outside academia, translate technical skills into new opportunities, and build a career where values guide decisions, impact aligns with purpose, and work sustains you beyond metrics.
This episode of Science with Impact draws from a SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference panel where five STEM leaders share how they turn research into real community impact; offering a clear roadmap for transforming funding requirements into meaningful, authentic engagement.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Jeff Koslofsky shares practical strategies for building an online professional presence, not by becoming a full-time content creator, but by making your work visible in ways that open opportunities, enable collaboration, and extend impact.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Zack Valdez provides a roadmap for translating scientific expertise across sectors: complete with practical strategies for communication, network-building, and career adaptability that you can apply to expand the reach and relevance of your own research.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Daniel McGarvey provides a roadmap founded on authentic relationship-building, strategic community-building, and leveraging professional networks to create lasting change.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Professor David Ibbett as he shares how the Multiverse Concert Series bridges science and art to translate complex scientific concepts into powerful artistic performances that make research accessible and emotionally resonant for public audiences.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Carmen Banks provides insights on how to evaluate startup opportunities, translate academic skills into business value, and build a career where your impact is visible, immediate, and meaningful.
In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud shares his inspiring journey from undergraduate researcher to professor and diversity champion in the field of aquatic science.
As an assistant professor of teaching at UC Santa Barbara and co-founder of a photonics company, Dr. Stephanie Pazos is redesigning chemistry education to provide authentic research experiences to students.