STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. was founded by Atlanta native, innovator, human resources business professional and STEM advocate Dr. Maxine Cain to disrupt the unconscious bias in Tech and bridge the gender gap in STEM. Dr. Maxine Cain is the Founder & President of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc.
Business Description:
STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. is a non-profit 501c(3) organization created to Enlighten, Educate, and Empower women and girls to pursue careers and global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and the future skills needed to compete and succeed in 21st Century through project-based learning and problem-solving activities.
The guiding principle spoke by Mahatma Gandhi, that "If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate a family (nation)." anchors each STEM Atlanta Women initiative.
Founded: April 9, 2016
Company Slogan: Promoting Equity for Women and Girls in STEM
Vision Statement:
To enhance and increase the talent pipeline in STEM careers globally for women and girls in underrepresented and underserved communities.
Mission Statement:
To enlighten, educate and empower women and girls in underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to acquire the skills needed to compete and succeed in the 21st through project- based learning and problem-solving activities.
Who We Serve:
We proudly support 6-12k middle and high school girls, college students, and recent college graduates between the ages of 19-25 in the greater Atlanta area in underserved and underrepresented communities. We also support Professional Women in STEM, Women Founders & Entrepreneurs. Over 90% of girls served come from underrepresented groups. This includes girls who are Black, Latina, and from low-income households, specifically free and/or reduced lunch eligible.
Emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies:
STEM Atlanta Women is keenly focused on Emerging 4IR technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Drones, Internet of Things, Robotics, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Virtual Reality, 3-D Printing, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Business Transformation.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Stand in Your Own Truth / Know Who You Are/ Love thy Neighbor
At the STEM Atlanta Women, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of who we are. We are committed to these values across all our work globally.
By celebrating diversity across all spectrums, including but not limited to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran/military status, and age, we actively play a role in enlightening, educating and empowering women and girls to take advantage of the global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. prohibits discrimination against on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, family status, or genetic information and complies with all local, state, and federal non-discrimination requirements
STEM Atlanta Women, Inc, will celebrate our 8-year anniversary on 4/9/2024. We are extremely excited and honored to serve and support women and girls throughout the state of Georgia.
Impact and Growth
STEM Atlanta Women has reached 265,000+ people indirectly and served nearly 25,0000+ students across the Greater Metro Atlanta, Nationally, and Internationally.
STEM Atlanta Women, was founded on April 9, 2016.
Our online community consists of over 31,000 followers
Radio Dial (Car Radio) & Internet Radio Appearances – 40k+ Radio Listeners in
over 48 states and 11
We have executed over 120 community Events on average & Served over 25,000+ students over the past 8 years.
By supporting our organization, you are a part of something special—you are a part of our community. And you make everything we do possible. Your gift provides critical financial support to help us inspire, motivate, train, and develop women and girls to acquire the skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century and beyond.
*Based on people reached through our community events, website, videos, radio appearances, and social media.
Dr. Maxine Cain is an award-winning People Leader who is changing how women business leaders and entrepreneurs live, work, and play by doing work that matters in STEM.
Senior Human Resources leader and entrepreneurial personality known for innovative approaches to business, strategy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Emerging Technologies.
Maxine Cain is the Founder and President of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. A non-profit 501c(3) organization created to Enlighten, Educate, and Empower women and girls about the advantages and global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and the future skills needed to compete and succeed in the 21st Century.
Maxine also provides consulting and emerging tech advisory services to business leaders.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management/ Human Resource Management (4 Years Completed) University of Phoenix
Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D), Humanitarianism for notable contributions and achievements of national and global significance to humanitarian and community building efforts relative to STEM Education and Training – Dec. 2020
Awarded the Biden’s President's Call to Service Award – STEM Education & Training – July 2021 The President's Call to Service Award (referred to as the "President's Lifetime Achievement Award") is awarded by the President of the United States to people who have completed more than 4,000 hours of community service. It is the highest level of the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger - Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award
Dr. Maxine Cain receives the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award for exemplary community service to the State of Georgia! October 16, 2021. Dr. Cain was nominated by Dr. Lenora Peterson to receive the award, given to Georgians who go above and beyond in their dedication to the well-being of Georgia.