In this episode ofThe Heald Approach Podcast, Rebecca Heald welcomes Alex Knight, the founder of Stemazing and a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion in STEM. Alex shares her journey from feeling like an "unlikely engineer" to becoming an award-winning role model, speaker, and visiting professor. She dives into why the current efforts to engage young people in STEM aren’t shifting the dial fast enough—and what we need to do differently.
What You’ll Learn:
Why traditional approaches to STEM outreach aren’t working and how Stemazing is changing the game.
The importance of introducing STEM careers to children at a younger age.
How educators, parents, and industry leaders can work together to inspire diverse talent.
The link between STEM careers, social mobility, and neurodiversity inclusion.
Why leadership buy-in is critical to driving meaningful diversity and inclusion.
Connect With Us:
Follow Rebecca Heald
LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Instagram - @rebeccahealdleadership
YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Rebecca-Heald
Follow Alexandra Knight
LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-knight-stemazing/
