Education to Workforce

Fueling Regional Prosperity by Broadening STEM Opportunity and Pathways to Bioscience Careers

Developing and Training Local STL Talent for STEM and Bioscience Careers Through Education to Workforce

An innovation ecosystem cannot thrive and achieve its potential without an inclusive community of talented scientists, innovators, and seasoned entrepreneurs engaged in all aspects of discovery and commercialization. Through a variety of initiatives, BioSTL engages in developing and attracting diverse talent to help drive St. Louis’ 21st century economy.

Human Impact

Increase placement and advancement in quality bioscience jobs, focused on those historically excluded from the region’s bioscience innovation economy, and supports economic mobility and equitable wealth-building

Economic Development

Increased employer confidence in the region’s diverse and skilled workforce supports company recruitment, retention, and expansion, supporting future job growth and community well-being

Support

Our initiatives invest in training the future generation of the regions bioscience workforce. These initiatives expand from K-12 initiatives, Young Adults and Adult training opportunities        

Expose

We expose STL to high quality STEM Jobs and the Bioscience Ecosystem.

Train

We offer industry recognized credential training for Bioscience entry level jobs.

Place

We provide a hub of resources for talent to implement their bioscience skills.

Support

Our initiatives thrive on the mentorship, support and volunteered time of our network.

Talent & Workforce Team

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Brittany Whitley

Director of Regional Workforce Strategy

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Mayra Taylor Garcia

Manager of Strategic Workforce Initiatives

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Courtney Shaw

Manager of Ecosystem Impact and Evaluation

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Sally Steuterman

Manager of Scientific Training Partnerships

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Mary Buchanan

Program Coordinator

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Samantha Minor

Manager of Community Partnerships

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Thi Nguyen

Senior Manager of Industry Workforce Partnerships