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The Lancaster County STEM Alliance is a loosely coupled group of individuals, organizations, and groups that share the following vision for STEM.
As a hub for STEM literacy and experiential learning, Lancaster County will attract and retain visionary job creators, inspire learners of all ages to achieve academic excellence, and engage all its citizenry in building a prosperous future.
This vision has several key components that guide our work:
Becoming a hub for STEM literacy means that we aspire to be a center for STEM innovation and leadership in Pennsylvania. As we attract and retain visionary job creators, Lancaster County will be a locale that draws visionary businesses and helps them to flourish. We will create local STEM talent by inspiring learners of all ages to embrace a culture of inquiry and achievement. By engaging all of our citizenry, we will build upon the diverse strengths of all members of our community and work toward economic and social equity for all individuals who reside in Lancaster County.
In order to achieve our vision, we have diligently pursued the four strategic priorities identified by STEM thought leaders in Lancaster County:
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL STEM LEARNING
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STEM Career Exploration
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in school K-12 project-based learning
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING IN STEM
What is STEM?
Whether it is called STEM, STEAM, STREAM or something else—the essence of the acronym revolves around the skills needed today, as well as in the future, in order to function effectively and thrive as workers, family members, and citizens.
Contact Us!
The Lancaster County STEM Alliance
101 North Queen Street, Box 1613
Lancaster, PA 17608
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
![Dr. Lauren Beal](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Headshot-Update-LB-3.jpg)
Dr. Lauren Beal
Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Lancaster-Lebanon IU-13
Meet the STEM Alliance Advisory Board
![Dr. Barbara Altmann](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Headshot-BA-3.jpg)
Dr. Barbara Altmann
President, Franklin & Marshall College![Dr. Michael Badriaki](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Michaels-Badriaki-scaled.jpg)
Dr. Michael Badriaki
Superintendent, Lancaster Mennonite![Sam Bressi](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sam-bressi.jpg)
Sam Bressi
President and Chief Executive Officer, Lancaster County Community Foundation![Robin Felty](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Robin-Felty3.png)
Robin Felty
Superintendent, Manheim Township School District
![Richard Heisey](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/richard-Heisey.jpg)
Richard Heisey
Sr. Director Product Development and Engineering, CNH Industrial America![Jess King](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jess-king.jpg)
Jess King
Executive Director, The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement![Bob Krasne](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/robert-krasne.jpg)
Bob Krasne
Chair; Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Steinman Communications, Co-Chair, The Steinman Foundation![Willonda McCloud](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/willonda-mccloud.jpg)
Willonda McCloud
President and Chief Executive Officer, Bright Side Opportunities Center![Dr. Keith Miles](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dr.-Keith-Miles.jpg)
Dr. Keith Miles
Superintendent, School District of Lancaster![Vanessa Philbert](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Vanessa_Philbert.png)
Vanessa Philbert
President and Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership
![Anna Ramos](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Anna-Ramos-scaled.jpg)
Anna Ramos
Executive Director, Lancaster County WIB![Lisa Riggs](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lisa-riggs.jpg)
Lisa Riggs
Senior Managing Director for Economic Growth Strategy and Partnerships, Team PA![Pedro Rivera](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PR-3.jpg)
Pedro Rivera
President, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology![Ezra Rothman](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ezra-Rothman-scaled.jpg)
Ezra Rothman
President, EDC Lancaster County![Mike Shirk](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mike-shirk.jpg)
Mike Shirk
Chief Executive Officer, The High Companies![Matt Stem](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Matt-Stem.png)
Matt Stem
Executive Director, Lancaster-Lebanon IU-13
![Dr. Brian Troop](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Brian-Troop-Headshot-3.jpg)
Dr. Brian Troop
Superintendent, Ephrata Area School District![Heather Valudes](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Headshot-Update-11.21-HV-3.jpg)
Heather Valudes
President and Chief Executive Officer, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce![Shane Zimmerman](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SX8aCRZc-2.jpeg)
Shane Zimmerman
President, Steinman Communications and The Steinman Foundation![Dr. Jon Zuo](https://www.lancasterstem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jon-zuo.jpg)