Triangle Women in STEM is a partnership of women in STEM careers from a myriad of industries, academia, government, and non-profits. There are 3 Action Teams that design and lead programs and activities that focus on Professional Women, College Women, and STEM Pipeline (K-12 Students). Triangle Women in STEM is an NCBiotech Center Intellectual Exchange Group (IEG)and is tax exempt.

Our Mission
Our mission is to create an integrated ecosystem – to engage, attract, and support women in STEM in their education, careers, and personal pursuits.
Our Vision
The Triangle Women in STEM initiative will establish North Carolina’s Triangle region as the preeminent destination for women in STEM fields. Through partnerships with Triangle industry, universities, nonprofits and local government, we will build a diverse community that values, respects, and supports women in STEM.


Our Strategy
Our strategy is to recruit and retain women in the fields of: science, technology, engineering, math, health care, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, economics and finance. Other initiatives include education and workforce development; career assistance; entrepreneurship opportunities, and leadership development.
We are building a strong community by celebrating, advocating, and inspiring women in STEM. Our work includes developing professional and personal networks, programming, events, and volunteer opportunities to engage women in STEM. Together we can build a robust community that attracts the nation’s leading talent in STEM to create a stronger business climate in North Carolina.
Meet Our Leaders

Nan Jokerst
Co-Chair
Duke University

Joan Nelson
Co-Chair
IBM

Kate Baldwin
Professional Women Co-Lead
Cisco Systems

Donna Daniels
College Student Co-Lead
Red Hat

Laura Downie
Professional Women Co-Lead
Fidelity Investments

Caitlin Kurtz
Emerging Leaders
Biogen

Susan Lankford
NC Biotech Center

Terri Mitchell
College Student Co-Lead
Accelerate / IBM (retired)

Sunny Myers
Professional Women Co-Lead
Palo Alto Networks

Sondra Rivers-Kobler
STEM Pipeline Lead
Credit Suisse (retired)

Shayesteh Sims
Strategic Partnerships
MetLife

Maria Walden
Strategic Partnerships
Lenovo