STEM needs more role models

STEM could use more diverse voices, and I’ve found stories of people breaking barriers and inspiring change:

• Dr. Jessica Esquivel – A physicist and co-founder of Oyanova Enterprises, she’s reshaping STEAM education by focusing on culture and community.
• Markemia Peterson – An Enterprise Technical Specialist Consultant at Microsoft, proving you can bring your full self to STEM and succeed.
• Jocelyn Mata – A geophysics and computer science student aiming to work for NASA.

STEM isn’t just for one type of person—it’s for anyone willing to take up space and make a difference. These stories are proof.