About DO STEM
EcoSYSTEM STRUCTURE
DISTRIBUTIVE LEADERSHIP
The DO STEM Ecosystem functions under a distributive leadership model to promote inclusivity, individual community programming autonomy, active community engagement, innovation, and adaptability. The distributive leadership model will support mobilizing STEM expertise and existing and rising leaders at all levels within the community to promote increased quality STEM opportunities and vested stakeholder involvement.
CONSTELLATIONS
Constellations are partnerships arising from the needs of the DO STEM ecosystem. DO STEM members are individuals within the region that voluntarily participate in/host regional STEM offerings. Constellations are where people, groups, and organizations committed to STEM come together to address a common goal. (e.g. provide rich STEM experiences, develop a highly-skilled STEM workforce, address issues of accessibility, research best practices, etc.). Constellations are encouraged to regularly share the constellation’s work with the larger ecosystem.
Learn more about the constellation structure inspired by the Listening to the Stars article by Tonya Surman and Mark Surman.
DO STEM: Constellation Model
*adapted from the constellation model by Tonya Surman and Mark Surman
AMBASSADORS
DO STEM Ambassadors are the heartbeat of the ecosystem. Ambassadors are representatives that strive to promote open dialogue regarding the innovative STEM landscape and the community. Ambassadors carry voice within their organizations and serve through regular interactions in the Ecosystem convenings to inform DO STEM action and outcomes. Their participation helps to develop synergistic reciprocal partnerships that enhance STEM in the greater Dayton region. Ambassadors provide crucial awareness of STEM needs, offerings, and opportunities throughout the region to the ecosystem. Likewise, ambassadors carry the message and vision of the ecosystem back to their organizations. This group adds knowledge and influence to drive and support the ecosystem and works to increase collective impact throughout the greater Dayton region.
THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The goal of the advisory council is to serve as the organizational support structure of the ecosystem. Committed to the collective impact model, the council will support the ecosystem, ambassadors, and nodes by providing structure and ownership for day-to-day management of the ecosystem and by supporting the ecosystem momentum. This group will help build and maintain the momentum of the ecosystem by organizing convenings, fostering partnerships, and raising awareness. The council is committed to the values of the ecosystem and will rely heavily on open dialogue and will intentionally stay responsive to the evolving needs of the ecosystem.
Current Advisory Council Members
*Alphabetically organized by organization
Margie Pinnell
Director, Talent Development & Organizational Improvement
Vince Russo
President &
Co-Founder
Chris Adkins-Lamb
Chief Development Officer
Chrysa Theodore
VP, Venture Operations
Kurtz Miller
Senior Academic Coordinator
Robin Fisher
Superintendent, CAO
Amy Schrimpf
Vice President
April Vanover
Workforce Development & Government Relations
Brett Doudican
Curriculum Specialist
Gretchen Capogna
STEM Outreach Manager
Wesley O. Biles, II
Project Manager - K12 Initiatives
Amy Anyanwu
Assistant Superintendent
Sandi Preiss
Service Coordinator and Consultant
Marita Abram
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Leroy Long III
Associate Professor, Chair of Mechanical Engineering Technology Department
Cassie Barlow
President
Amy Breedon
Research Scientist
Gerica Brown
Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence Strategic Initiatives
Dan Andrews
STEM Division Chief
Shannon Oyler
Human Resources Generalist
Jessica Short
Chief of Operations
BACKBONE ORGANIZATION
The Dayton Regional STEM Center, part of Montgomery County Educational Service Center, is the "Backbone Organization" for DO STEM. Backbone organizations maintain and promote the constellation model and provide technical assistance or additional staff capacity. The Backbone Leadership position is held by the Director of the Dayton Regional STEM Center, Jessica Short.