Science, Technology, Education, Healthcare Career Program | Overview
Mission: To inspire future healthcare leaders from the diverse communities we serve — one student at a time.
In partnership with the Mother Caroline Academy, the STEH is designed to expose students from first-generation and less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to a range of experiences with the primary aim of considering future careers in healthcare. The STEH offers insight into a variety of pathways to healthcare education and to a future career in healthcare.
STEH objectives
- Explore interests: Participate in hands-on activities designed around health care.
- Discover potential: Learn about healthcare career opportunities, through interactions with healthcare professionals.
- Boost confidence: Develop the confidence to reach for the stars and consider education and careers in healthcare.
Leadership
Program co-founders and directors
- Izabela Leahy, PhD, MS, RN
- Althea Hankey King, MM
Co-directors
- Jaronid Jimenez, BS
- Jamie DeCaro, MEd, CerATT
2024
2023
