Episode 29

Episode 29: Leadership, Influence & Impact in STEM, featuring Tokiwa Smith

Leadership is the ability to motivate and inspire others through influencing, resulting in the right outcomes and impact. In today’s discussion, the eLABorate co-hosts talk to special guest, Tokiwa Smith about how she has used her influence and skills to make a huge impact in her community.

 

Tune in as Tokiwa details how her SEM Link program works to effectively provide positive STEM role models and give students access to essential tools (at early ages)! The amazing impact of this powerful program has been the immeasurable influence and awareness of STEM careers for local students. 

 

Special Guest Bio:

Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith is a leader in STEM Education and Philanthropy; having over 18 years’ experience in academia, government, and philanthropy. An alumna of Florida A & M University, Ms. Smith is an Author, Consultant, Speaker and Social Entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit organization, Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc and Principal of Tokiwa T. Smith Consulting. Ms. Smith has been honored by her peers and the community receiving several awards. Her work has been featured in media outlets, she sits on several advisory boards and is a member of civic organizations. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Listeners can connect with Tokiwa at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokiwatsmith/

Twitter: @semlink  

Instagram: @tokiwasmith , @semlink

Facebook: @semlinkinc

 

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

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