About Us

Welcome to the home of the STEMmys Awards. The Awards were created to recognize the work that individuals are doing to support STEM outreach and advancement within their careers and/or in engaging with the community. All proceeds from the event will go to support scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees.

The STEMmys Awards Planning Committee

 
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Event Chair - Dr. Devonna Gatlin

Dr. Gatlinis the Chair of the 2020 STEMmys Awards. The winner of the 2019 STEMmys Rising Star of the Year, Dr. Gatlin is a Ph.D. Chemist currently works for the Energizer Company. She is a Product Development Chemist working on their Global Auto Care R&D team.

 

Member - Delano White

Delano White is the Executive Director of the Gaskins Foundation. In his role, he helps support K-12 students on the pathway to STEM careers. Mr. White manages the daily operations of the foundation including partner relationships and student engagement.

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Founder - Dr. Whitney Gaskins

Dr. Gaskins is the Founder of the Gaskins Foundation. She is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean at the University of Cincinnati. The organization launched in 2013 to increase the number of underrepresented students entering into STEM fields.

 
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Member - Dr. Karen Bankston

Dr. Karen Bankston is the CEO and President of KDB and Associates. She is a retired Associate Dean and Professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Additionally, Dr. Bankston has been a leader in the healthcare industry and the Greater Cincinnati community.

 
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Member - Mrs. Ashley Felts

Mrs. Felts is a Student Engagement Specialist with Cincinnati Public Schools. She focuses on development, student mentoring, and relationship building. She is able to provide leadership and build relationships with students and assist them in developing plans for their future.