STEM City was born out of a shared community vision to recognize, celebrate and expand the tremendous human and capital assets in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that exist in Flagstaff. We connect the vibrancy of Flagstaff’s STEM businesses, organizations and resources to our schools, students and families to strengthen our education, economy and environment. We employ our passion for STEM to empower and create real, meaningful impact for all the citizens of Flagstaff.
Our Mission
STEM City seeks to elevate people and place through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Our Vision
Flagstaff citizens are enabled and inspired to access, understand and value STEM.
Flagstaff’s STEM assets are interwoven with a world-class education system allowing all learners to understand the role of STEM in their lives and expand their vision of the possible.
Flagstaff is a thriving community that uses STEM to solve community problems.
Our Values
At our core we are driven by passion for STEM and a desire to do more for our community. We value collaborative spirit, inclusiveness, a willingness to try new things and personal relationships. We operate with transparency, integrity and work in the world of the possible.
Our Strategy
STEM City engages the Flagstaff STEM community to create connections and collaborations that promote STEM organizations, strengthen STEM literacy and sustain STEM initiatives. STEM City connects and convenes collaborative STEM orientated businesses and organizations, schools, educators and parents to identify and develop and deliver engaging activities that lead to STEM learning, development of 21st Century skills and a Flagstaff workforce poised to succeed in tomorrow’s economy.
Board of Directors
Aaron Tabor, Chair of the Board, Coconino Community College and NAU, Biological Sciences
John Saltonstall, Vice Chair, Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Economic Vitality Division, City of Flagstaff
Mary Huntley Taylor, Treasurer, Certified Financial Planner, Taylor & Huntley Financial Group
Laura Huenneke, Secretary, Board Member and Past Board Chair, NAU Professor Emeritus, Environmental Science; previously Dean and University Vice President. Certified Senior Ecologist; President-Elect, Ecological Society of America.
Ken Lamm, Vice-Chair Grand Canyon Association, Chair of the Board Paw Placement 2.0
Jeff Jones, Coconino Community College, Dean, Innovation Campus
Brent Neilson, Superintendent, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology (CAVIAT)
Greg Vaughan, Research Geologist, Astrogeology Science Center, USGS
Renda Fisk, Technology Integration Coordinator, Flagstaff Unified School District
Kimberly Batty Herbert, Coconino Community College, Dean of Learning Services - Arts and Sciences
Rich Krueger, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Science Educator, STEM Teacher of the Year 2017/2018
Cheryl Mango Paget, Coconino County, Associate Superintendent, Director of Innovation and Development, STEM Community Leader of the Year 2017/2018
Mike Thomas, Vice President, Kinney Construction Services
Joelle Clark, Associate Director, Professional Development Programs, Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Northern Arizona University
For more information contact:
Brigid Dineen
Executive Director
bdineen@flagstaffstemcity.com
Aaron Tabor, Chair of the Board, Coconino Community College and NAU, Biological Sciences
John Saltonstall, Vice Chair, Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Economic Vitality Division, City of Flagstaff
Mary Huntley Taylor, Treasurer, Certified Financial Planner, Taylor & Huntley Financial Group
Laura Huenneke, Secretary, Board Member and Past Board Chair, NAU Professor Emeritus, Environmental Science; previously Dean and University Vice President. Certified Senior Ecologist; President-Elect, Ecological Society of America.
Ken Lamm, Vice-Chair Grand Canyon Association, Chair of the Board Paw Placement 2.0
Jeff Jones, Coconino Community College, Dean, Innovation Campus
Brent Neilson, Superintendent, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology (CAVIAT)
Greg Vaughan, Research Geologist, Astrogeology Science Center, USGS
Renda Fisk, Technology Integration Coordinator, Flagstaff Unified School District
Kimberly Batty Herbert, Coconino Community College, Dean of Learning Services - Arts and Sciences
Rich Krueger, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Science Educator, STEM Teacher of the Year 2017/2018
Cheryl Mango Paget, Coconino County, Associate Superintendent, Director of Innovation and Development, STEM Community Leader of the Year 2017/2018
Mike Thomas, Vice President, Kinney Construction Services
Joelle Clark, Associate Director, Professional Development Programs, Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Northern Arizona University
For more information contact:
Brigid Dineen
Executive Director
bdineen@flagstaffstemcity.com