The Alabama STEM Council has added new appointees with significant leadership experience and established connections in their respective fields to expand representation of several "key" sectors in the Yellowhammer State.
According to Gov. Kay Ivey, those appointed have backgrounds in medicine, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, finance, agriculture, nonprofit STEM engagement, education, technology and advanced manufacturing.
"Alabama’s students deserve every opportunity to build the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow," said Ivey. "These appointees bring experience from across our state’s leading industries and educational communities. Their service will help ensure the Alabama STEM Council continues preparing students for bright futures and supporting the workforce needs of our growing economy."
Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW) Secretary Greg Reed joined Ivey in praising the council's new members.
"Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective that will help advance STEM opportunities across Alabama," said Reed. "By bringing together voices from education, business and industry, the Council will play an important role in helping students understand where STEM can take them and how those skills connect to meaningful careers right here in Alabama."
Newly appointed regional representatives are:
- Region 1: Dr. Charles Elliott, medical industry
- Region 2: Farley Thompson Fink, aerospace industry, ACI, a Wencor/HEICO company
- Region 3: Matthias Goetz, automobile industry, IAC Group
- Region 4: Kristen Julbert, financial industry, Regions
- Region 5: Daniel Mullenix, agriculture and advanced services, GreenPoint Ag
- Region 6: Kate Killebrew, nonprofit STEM and business sector
- Region 7: Jeremy Doggette, manufacturing industry, ArcelorMittal Calvert
Additional appointments include:
- Rep. Terri Collins, Chair (Collins' addition to the STEM Council follows her appointment in February to Alabama's Charter School Commission)
- Josh Williams, career technical education and higher education
- Ethan Mattocks, aerospace industry, Airbus
- Charisse Stokes, technology and entrepreneurship, Tidal IT Solutions, LLC
The Alabama STEM Council operates within the Alabama Department of Workforce and serves as a statewide leader in advancing STEM education, career awareness and industry alignment.
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