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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Advisory Council
Board Information
Policy Area
Advisory Councils and Working GroupsPurpose
To advise the governor and assist in informing the work of the secretary of education, the secretary of labor and workforce development and the secretary of housing and economic development on issues relating to STEM education and STEM careers.Seat Restrictions
2 Year TermsCompensation
None.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Carolina Alarco | STEM Advocate 3 | Governor | September 30, 2020 |
| Mr. Robert “Jay” Ash Jr. | STEM Advocate 8 | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Representative Jacob D. Auchincloss | US Congressman | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Matthew Beyranevand | Science or Mathematics Dept Chair from Public School District | Governor | December 15, 2024 |
| Ms. Vanessa Bishop | Out-Of-School time or informal educator with expertise in STEM fields | Governor | March 23, 2021 |
| Mr. James J. Brosnan | Superintendent of vocational technical school, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Al Bunshaft | STEM Advocate 5 | Governor | August 6, 2017 |
| Jennifer Canfield | Parent Representative | Governor | January 4, 2019 |
| Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz | Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Julie Chen | President of UMASS, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| Representative Thomas Conroy | House Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Richard Freeland | Commissioner of Higher Education | Ex Officio | - |
| Nancy Gifford | STEM Advocate 9 / Teacher | Governor | September 28, 2024 |
| Lane Glenn | President of Public Community College, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Ms. Pamela W. Goldberg | Massachusetts Technology Collaborative | Governor | September 30, 2016 |
| Sheila Harrity | STEM Advocate 2 | Governor | June 23, 2017 |
| Jeannie Hebert | Chamber of Commerce Executive, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| Stacey Kaminski | Rep of Regional STEM network | Governor | December 15, 2024 |
| Matthew Keator | Member of Massachusetts Cultural Council | Governor | December 15, 2024 |
| Dr. Jeffrey Leiden | STEM Advocate 1 - Co-Chair (Private Sector) | Governor | September 30, 2018 |
| Mr. David L. Lucchino | STEM Advocate 7 | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Mr. Matthew H. Malone Ph.D. | Secretary of Education | Ex Officio | - |
| Mike McCarthy | Member of Massachusetts Business Roundtable | Governor | December 15, 2024 |
| Francis X. McDonald | President of State University, or designee | Governor | December 15, 2024 |
| Representative Alice H. Peisch | House Chair of the Joint Committee on Education, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Emily Reichert | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Governor | June 10, 2025 |
| Ms. Annette Sawyer | Member of a Not-For-Profit Organization | Governor | December 15, 2018 |
| Daniel P. Shine | STEM Advocate 4 | Governor | December 15, 2022 |
| Mary E. Skipper | Superintendent of public school district, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Ms. Ellen Spear | Early Education Provider | Governor | September 30, 2018 |
| Mr. Kenneth Turner | Massachusetts Life Sciences Center | Governor | September 30, 2022 |
| Stephen Vinter | STEM Advocate 6 | Governor | September 30, 2018 |
| Grace Wang | President of Private University, or designee | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| Commissioner Thomas L. Weber | Commissioner of Early Education and Care | Ex Officio | - |
| Rebecca Webster | Organized Labor Member | Governor | September 30, 2024 |
| Senator Daniel A. Wolf | Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Jeffery Wulfson | Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Secretary of Housing and Economic Development | Ex Officio | - |
| - | US Senator | Governor | - |