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Meet Our STEAM Ambassadors

2025-2026 STEAM Ambassadors

Milan smiles and has her arms crossed.
 
Milan Mclaurin
 
Milan McLaurin is majoring in Liberal Arts and minoring in Dance Studies. She aspires to become either an elementary school teacher for grades 1 and 2 or a Dance Instructor at a studio or company. 
 
What does it mean to be a STEAM ambassador to you? 
 
To be able to share things that I didn’t know I could share with others and make an impact on children's views. Another way is how my team and I work together to bring ideas to the table and, in the end, come up with a project for children to learn, but also enjoy, and seeing that spark of curiosity or interest that children have when they do our projects makes such a beautiful experience to be a part of. 
 
Pike smiles with their arms crossed.
 
Pike Steck
 
Pike Steck is majoring in Software Engineering with a minor in Dance Studies. They aspire to work on impactful software projects as part of a development team. 
 
What does it mean to be a STEAM ambassador to you? 
 
Being an ambassador means creating and sharing ways for science and art to come together. I have always loved science and art, so being able to combine them is inspiring. Using this combination to teach youth is an amazing opportunity, as it shows them how the two subjects can support one another. Through being an ambassador my love for STEAM has grown so much and being able to share that love through creative curriculum has been a dream.  
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Dulce Brown
 
Dulce Brown is majoring in liberal studies with a minor in Spanish and dance. She aspires to be a middle school teacher.  
 
What does it mean to be a STEAM ambassador to you? 
 
As a STEAM ambassador, I am passionate about making Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics accessible and inspiring for all students. I believe STEAM is about curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, not just technical skills. I strive to create inclusive spaces where others feel confident exploring new ideas and discovering their potential. Being a STEAM ambassador means serving as a bridge between knowledge and community, helping others see how they can shape the future through innovation. 

Angelina smiles at the camera and wears a black top.Angelina Parra- STEAM Coordinator

Angelina Parra is majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology and a minor in Visual Arts. She aspires to become a medical illustrator and later a veterinarian.

What does it mean to be a STEAM ambassador to you? 

Being an ambassador means sharing my knowledge with youth. There’s nothing quite like witnessing children’s enthusiasm as they experience something for the first time. I find this beautiful, as it can create new opportunities and ignite children's curiosity. My love for STEM grew from a similar experience, where I became captivated by how the body works and how complex it is, which fueled my desire to learn more about it. 

Previous STEAM Ambassadors

2023-2024

  • Zeenia Najmi
  • Jasmin Perez Arango
  • Emma Avila  
  • Melanie Wollrabe * STEAM Ambassador Coordinator
  • Derrick Nguyen
  • Angelina Parra
  • Gia Mie Basobas

2022-2023

  • Kodie Gerritsen * STEAM Ambassador Coordinator
  • Amy Brunolli * STEAM Designer
  • Aidelen Montoya
  • Melanie Wollrabe

  • Jasmin Perez

2021-2022

  • Aidelen Montoya * STEAM Ambassador Coordinator
  • Amy Brunolli * STEAM Designer
  • Jenna Portis
  • Jade Comagong
  • Melanie Wollrabe
  • Kodie Gerritsen
  • xochitl Perez Arango

2020-2021

  • Amy Brunoli
  • Kodie Gerritsen
  • Leah Amparan
  • Tarah Durham
  • Raelene Pelos
  • Rebecca Robinson