Nkrumah is an assistant professor with MLFC. Her research focuses on equitable teaching practices for anti-oppressive discourse in education and STEM.

Catherine McCarthy serves as the Director of the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) and is Project Manager Senior for the Arizona State University Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning.

A progressive and inclusive executive leader that integrates his knowledge of academia, operations, leadership, clinical services create success to operationalize innovative ideas.

Innovative Leader in Education

Clanahan is an Assistant Director of Graduate Programs. He manages all graduate administrative duties including academic advising, admissions, funding, program logistics, alumni relations, and accreditation.

Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.

A leader with 20+ years in early outreach, she brings a practitioner’s lens to higher ed. She specializes in data-driven advocacy and educational equity to simplify complex pathways for underrepresented students.