STEMblazers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Wendy Merchant
STEMblazers inspires girls to visualize themselves in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math by interviewing amazing female STEM professionals who share their stories, insight, and words of encouragement to inspire the next generation of young women.
In this episode, we catch up with Ashley and Sammy as they share what they've been up to and reflect on their favorite moments and insights from Season 7!
In this episode, we meet Sharon Awadalla, Regional Vice President of Finance for NBC Universal.
In this episode, we meet Anastasiia Klonova, a partnership specialist at the Swedish government agency responsible for peace, security, and development in international relations.
In this episode, we meet Ellen Yi-Luen Do, Professor, in the ATLAS Institute and Computer Science department, University of Colorado Boulder.
In this episode, we meet RaChelle Fifer, Senior Director of Engineering Operations at Comcast.
In this episode, we meet Danielle Senour, Technology Consultant at EY in the Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Telecommunications industries.
In this episode, we meet Erika Bailon, a Software Systems Engineer and former NASA JPL Engineer, working in the Aerospace industry.
In this episode, we meet Stephanie Farley, a Healthcare IT strategist and currently the Vice President of Client Success for OPCG, as well as a former Fortune 500 consulting executive.
In this episode, we meet Dr. Sandy Robertson, currently a Chemistry Teacher and STEMBlazers Moderator at Regis Jesuit High School and former Director of Global Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization at Merck & Co.
In this episode, we meet Joan Marwitz, Professor and Executive in Residence at the University of Denver.
In this episode, Ali and Sammy share where they are now since they started recording Season 6.
In this episode, we meet Lynette Nunez, Vice President of Technology and Strategic Project Management for Comcast West Division.
In this episode, we meet Morgan Mitchell, President of Preflight Aviation Camp and Active Duty Operations Researcher in the US Air Force.
In this episode, we meet Tatiana Arguello, President and General Manager of Telemundo Colorado and Telemundo Utah, which are part of the NBCU News Group’s Local Stations Division.
In this episode, we meet Krista Paredes, Engineer and Project Manager for the Raleigh Team Lead with the Transmission Utilities Department at Freese and Nichols.
In this episode, we meet Monica Stitts, the Chief Operating Officer for the Colorado Technology Association, a member-based organization that ensures a thriving tech ecosystem in Colorado.
In this episode, we meet Briana Carter, a Marketing Strategist at Page, a full-service, international architecture, engineering, and design firm.
In this episode, we meet Grayson Heller, Chief Operating Officer at cGMPnow providing engineering and project management to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem across the country.
In this episode, we meet Laura Mersmann, a Senior Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell who supports their Food and Beverage Team.
In this episode, we meet Christie Dudenhoefer. Christie has worked for Hewlett Packard for over 30 years and is currently Manager of Life Science Solutions.
In this episode, we meet Jill Tietjen. Jill is the President and CEO of her company, Technically Speaking Inc.
In this episode, we meet Melanie Adams, CEO and Founder of EMBHER, a fire-resistant clothing brand made by women for women.
In this episode, Gabby and Vivan share their insight about the podcast and highlight their favorite parts about Season 5. They also share an update on where they are now with their education.
In this episode, we meet Makayla Galler, Student/Pilot/Drone Pilot/Team member/Volunteer, Westminster High School.
In this episode, we meet Kathleen "Kat" Mann, Account Manager at Enerflex, providing global energy infrastructure and energy transition solutions.
In this episode, we meet Kristi Lamar, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting with a focus on Digital Transformation.
In this episode, we meet Aarna Sahu, a fifteen-year-old high school student based in sunny San Jose, California who's a passionate podcaster in the cross-intersection of STEM and Education.
In this episode, we meet Lisa Marie Maxson, Owner and CEO of the telecommunications software company, 10x People.
In this episode, we meet Lauren Traux, Intern Physician and Captain in the United States Air Force.
In this episode, we meet Stephanie Rideau, West Division Vice President of Operations for Comcast Business supporting our service delivery, service assurance, and loyalty functions.
In this episode, we meet Rachel Solomon, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Technical Operations & Engineering at Comcast.
In this episode, we meet Anna Tobey, Zero Waste Athletics Assistant for Sustainability in Sports at the University of Arizona.
In this episode, Keidyfer and Renat share their thoughts about who they met this season and provide an update on their own journey.
In this episode, we meet Sabrina Ames, Mission Program Manager, Ursa Major Technologies, Aerospace.
In this episode, we meet Sadjo Sidikou, Sr Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin focused on cryogenic fluid management.
In this episode, we meet Ira Tandon, PhD candidate/Graduate research assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison.
In this episode, we meet Lyndsey Hoffman, Corporate Social Responsibility Ambassador for Pax8.
In this episode, we meet Becca Dickenson, Development Manager for Trammell Crow Company.
In this episode, we meet Lindsay Schneider, a sustainable energy and conservation expert for her own company, Carbon Solutions.
Renat Mohamed and Keidyfer Leon sat down with Cynthia Garcia, Process Engineer for cGMPnow!
We are back with a new season! Renat Mohamed and Keidyfer Leon sat down with Stephanie Shivar, Founder and Executive Coach of Gallantry Coach and Consulting to kick off Season 4.
In this episode, Maddy and Jo highlight their favorite bits of wisdom from Season 3 and share an update on where they are now at the end of the school year!
Ali and Vivan share their thoughts about their Season 2 conversations, what they are up to now and say hello to our Season 3 hosts!
In this episode, we meet a second mother-daughter duo, Aileen and Jules Pierce. Aileen is a Creative Technology and Design Instructor at the University of Colorado - Boulder. Jules is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a Software Engineer at Facebook. Aileen and Jules share their perspective and experiences as women in tech spanning two generations.
In this episode, we meet a mother-daughter duo, Karen and Emma Caitlin. Karen is an Author, Coach, and Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces at Karen Catlin Consulting and mother to Emma. Emma is a Software Engineer for Pinterest. Karen and Emma each provide their perspective as women in STEM over two generations and Emma shares her thoughts about having a successful mom in STEM and the impact it has made in her life.
In this episode, we meet Dawn Zoldi, Founder and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting. Dawn shares her journey as a student of history and philosophy to a military lawyer and ultimately moving on to start her own company focusing on her passion for drone law and policy. Dawn is passionate about education and being a role model for women in the unmanned aircraft community.
In this episode, we will meet Dede Willis, CEO, and CoFounder of Orbit Genomics. Dede shares her career as a Life Sciences Entrepreneur and her experience finding her way in STEM at a young age as well as navigating her career as an executive in STEM.
Meet Connie Tom; Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Connie shares her education and her strong passion for primary health care and preventative medicine.
Meet Ali Helton and Vivan Vovan, our new Season 2 hosts. In this episode Ali and Vivan will share a little about themselves as well as give us a preview of Season 2. We can't wait to share Season 2 with you!
Madison and Keidyfer share their thoughts about Season 1 of the STEMblazers podcast and give an update on where they are now.
Madison and Keidyfer talk with Kristi Steinhilber, Staff Meteorologist, Applied Weather Associates.
Madison and Keidyfer talk with Patricia Garcia, engineering student, Founder & CEO of College Thrifts.
In this episode, Keidyfer and Madison talk with Lynsey Howell, a corporate pilot. Lynsey shares her passion for aviation and desire to encourage young women to explore a career in aviation.
In this episode, our STEMblazers hosts, Keidyfer and Madison have some great questions for Aditi Ravindranath, Associate Director - Marketing Science for Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
In this episode, Madison and Keidyfer interview Janelle Lynnae. Janelle is the CEO and Confidence Coach at Next Level Confident.
NOTE: Mature Audience; content may not be appropriate for audiences 13 years of age and younger.
- Content touches on depression and thoughts of death
- Mild language
In this episode, Keidyfer interviews Ale Spary, a Civil Engineer educated in Mexico now working in Colorado for Mortenson doing Business Development, and Community Outreach.
In this episode, our STEMblazers host, Keidyfer guides an inspiring conversation with Lindsey Cross, Mechanical Engineer at Systems76.
In this episode, our STEMblazers hosts and alumni have an inspiring conversation with Beth Hegland, Director of Data Science and Research at Guild Education.
In this episode, our STEMblazers hosts and alumni have an inspiring conversation with Ana Miksche, Operations Director at Zayo Group and Former STEMblazers' Board of Directors.
The STEMblazers podcast was created to provide a platform for amazing professional women working in STEM industries to share their stories, their challenges, successes, words of wisdom, and encouragement in a truthful and positive way to ultimately inspire the next generation of young women.