About Great Minds in STEM
Our Vision
Be a national leader in keeping America technologically strong by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers especially in underserved communities
Our Mission
- To inspire and motivate underserved students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
- To enlighten and engage families, educators, communities and employers to assist underserved students pursuing STEM career
- To inspire our nation through recognition of the achievements of Hispanics and other role models in STEM
- To enable and leverage Hispanic STEM talent to play a leadership role
- To collaborate and cooperate nationally within the STEM community
GMiS Senior Leadership
Norman Fortenberry, Sc.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Lupe Munoz-Alvarado, M.A.
Conference and Education Programs
Executive Director
lmalvarado@greatmindsinstem.org
Gary Cruz, Ph.D.
Academic Research & University Relations
Senior Director
gcruz@greatmindsinstem.org
GMiS Team
Cecilia Mercado
Business Office Manager
cmercado@greatmindsinstem.org
Alicia McConkey
Program Manager
amcconkey@greatmindsinstem.org
Mayra Ventura
Coordinator, Innovation & Education Programs
mventura@greatmindsinstem.org
Jonathan Galaviz
Coordinator, Innovation & Education Programs
jgalaviz@greatmindsinstem.org
Aiden Conerty
Business Development and Communication Coordinator
aconerty@greatmindsinstem.org
Ralph Segarra
Project Manager
rsegarra@greatmindsinstem.org
Ashley Orta
Program Assistant
aorta@greatmindsinstem.org
Angel Sanchez
Program Assistant
asanchez@greatmindsinstem.org
Sandy R. Aguiar
Human Resource Consultant
saguiar@greatmindsinstem.org
Enrique Gonzalez
Development Representative
egonzalez@greatmindsinstem.org
German Vasquez
IT Services Consultant
gvasquez@greatmindsinstem.org
Eric McConkey
Done Development
Edward De La Torre
EDLT Photography
MellCom, Inc.
Web Services, Video, Print & Communications