Our Team
The passionate leaders dedicated to creating opportunities for the underrepresented
Tamya Pinkney
CEO
Tamya Pinkney is a senior at James S. Rickards High School. She has always had a passion for teaching others and sharing the excitement of STEM. As the leader of STEMout, she loves creating fun, hands- on activites that make science, technology, and engineering feel exciting and approachable for everyone. Seeing others get inspired and curious is what drives her.
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COO
Brea Brooks
Brea Brooks is a senior at James S. Rickards High School and the oldest of seven siblings. Her background has given her a strong passion for working with children and introducing them to new ideas. Through STEMout, Brea aims to make STEM engaging, education, and fun- hoping to inspire a love for STEM in every student she meets.
Max Ngnepieba
Founder
Max is a Rickards High School graduate who currently attends Stanford University. Max is studying chemistry and conducting research on protein-DNA conjugates in the Bertozzi Lab
Kenny Greene
Former Co-President
Kenny is a Chiles High School graduate, who currently attends the University of Central Florida. Kenny is studying Mechanical Engineering in addition to working with the NEXT Models Miami Modeling agency
Former CEO
Astred Ngnepieba
Astred is a Rickards High School graduate, currently attending Vanderbilt University. Astred plans to major in interdisciplinary Medical Studies. She hopes to extend the initiative to forge a STEMout branch in the Nashville area.
