2. WELCOME from TIME WARNER CABLE
We are delighted that you are here. Thank you for sharing
our interest in igniting the next generation of problem solvers,
connecting young minds with the awesome power of
science, technology, engineering and math. The statistics
are galvanizing: the US ranks 20th in science and 25th
in math, among nations surveyed in 2012, and only 4%
of college graduates receive a degree in engineering,
compared to 31% in China*.
Today, we are here to do what we can to change those statistics, by engaging young
people in the FUN of STEM. By providing hands-on STEM activities in informal
educational settings, young people learn how to apply math and science. They gain
an understanding that higher math allows a student to gain a career in video game
development or fashion design. That advanced science is required to become a chef
or major league sports star. That engineering can help them design an app for their
smart phone or land a rover on Mars. Together, we can help the young people of our
city reach their dreams.
In 2009, Time Warner Cable made a $100 million cash and in-kind commitment to STEM,
focusing on after-school programs, and particularly with hands-on activities. We are
joined today by other corporate leaders who share our commitment to STEM, not only
because our own workforce development needs center around STEM skills, but also
because we know the fastest way for a family out of poverty is a STEM degree. The
quickest way to ensure a community thrives is to ensure its citizens have jobs, and
right now, we have more STEM jobs than we have qualified applicants. Businesses
need sustainably healthy communities, so we are in this challenge together, helping the
children of greater Los Angeles succeed.
We hope that today will inspire the not-for-profit partners in the room to start a new STEM
program, or expand an existing one. We will strive to provide you with the tools to do just
that: topics include program creation, training staff, engaging volunteers, finding funders,
and measuring your results. In the process, we hope you have FUN in our own hands-on
STEM activities. Because while seeing is believing, doing is infinitely better. Together, we
can start a movement. Let’s begin.
*Statistics from the National Math + Science Institute
Milinda Martin
Vice President, Community
Investment, Time Warner Cable
3. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
Southern California Grantmakers is proud to partner with Time
Warner Cable and the L.A. Regional STEM Hub on today’s
workshop. SCG is where our region’s leading funders come
together to learn, connect, and take action on crucial issues
like preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s STEM careers.
Time Warner Cable is helping to lead the way for SCG’s many
grantmaker members who strongly support the importance of
STEM education. SCG is deeply committed to elevating the
importance of hands-on STEM learning opportunities for the
next generation of problem solvers, including through our 2014
series “In Focus: STEM + Arts Education” for our grantmaking members. By bringing
together funders over the course of a year, SCG’s In Focus program provides a platform
for funders to collaboratively advance their work on this critically important issue. I’m
delighted to help welcome you all today, and I thank you for your work.
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL STEM HUB
The Los Angeles Regional STEM Hub believes the success
of Los Angeles’ County students will be a key driver in the
region’s future economy. We seek to do this by engaging youth
in STEM careers, by encouraging critical thinking, scientific
discovery and collaboration, and by preparing young people to
succeed in the 21st century workplace. Through collaborations
with Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds initiative
and So Cal Grantmakers’ “In Focus: STEM + Arts Education”
series, we have the opportunity to build local partnerships
that engage students, teachers and community partners to
address regional needs in STEM education, mobilize the local community, and implement
innovative and effective strategies to provide sustainable models for 21st century
workforce and skills development. By bringing together groups utilizing a collective impact
model across the public, private, non-profit and academic sectors—many of whom have
never collaborated on STEM before – the STEM Hub works to align our education systems
towards expanding student access to high-quality STEM education.
Christine Essel
President and Chief Executive
Officer, Southern California
Grantmakers
David Rattray
Senior VP of Education, Workforce
Development, Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce
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5. AGENDA Tuesday, October 14, 2014
8:00 a.m.-8:30a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor
8:30 a.m.-8:40a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor • Jim Gordon, GVP Corporate Brand & Reputation, Time Warner Cable
• Dr. Jane G. Pisano, President and Director, Natural History Museum
8:40a.m.-9:10a.m. Opening Keynote: Why The After School Space
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor is Crucial to STEM Learning
• Tessie Topol, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility,
Time Warner Cable
9:10a.m.-9:40a.m. STEM is Fun! Let’s Get Inspired!
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor • Brent Bushnell, CEO and Roustabout, Two Bit Circus
9:40a.m.-10:35a.m. Speaking Panel 1: STEM Funding Partnerships
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor Southern California is home to a wide array of companies and foundations
that focus significant portions of their contributions budgets on STEM.
During this discussion, some of our most notable SoCal STEM funders
will discuss the importance of building mutually beneficial community
partnerships which result in impactful after school STEM programs.
Panelists will explore best practices for securing funding, recommendations
for building sustainable programs, measurement and evaluation, storytelling
and branding opportunities.
• Tamika Lang, Western Region Manager, Global Corporate Citizenship,
Boeing
• Rebekah Miller, Senior Community Relations Specialist, Raytheon
• Kathy Mota, Senior Strategist, Corporate Philanthropy and Social
Impact, Toyota
• Gerald Solomon, Executive Director, Samueli Foundation
• Moderator: Lisa Cleri Reale, Principal, Lisa Cleri Reale Associates
10:35a.m.-10:50a.m. Networking Break
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor
10:50a.m.-11:45a.m. Speaking Panel 2: After School STEM –
Mammal Hall – 2nd Floor Developing Impactful Programs
Long held negativity around STEM in the American culture has caused
a ripple effect throughout generations, causing many of us to be too
intimidated, or altogether uninterested in furthering our STEM education.
How then, does a community organization combat and overcome
these challenges to successfully engage, excite and enthuse program
administrators and students? Panelists offering some of SoCal’s most
successful after school STEM programs will explore developing quality
curriculum, staff and student engagement, sustainability, and building
meaningful relationships with local funders.
• Joel Arquillos, Executive Director, 826LA
• Armando Diaz, Associate Executive Director, Boys Girls Clubs of Venice
• Raymond Lo, Department Head - Engineering // Robotics // LEGO
Special Projects Manager, STAR Education, Inc.
• Luz Rivas, Founder and Executive Director, DIY Girls
• Moderator: Milinda Martin, Vice President, Community
Investment, Time Warner Cable
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6. 11:45a.m.-12:00p.m. Networking Break
Transition to Otis Booth
Pavilion
12:00p.m.-1:15p.m. Networking Lunch and Mentoring Sessions
Otis Booth Pavilion • Joel Arquillos, Executive Director, 826LA
• Noel Ellis, Director, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, Raytheon
• Leah Hanes, Executive Director, Trash for Teaching
• Cathy Hession, President, The Carol and James Collins Foundation
• Kim Latour, Director, Community Investment, Time Warner Cable
• Raymond Lo, Department Head, STAR Education, Inc.
• Milinda Martin, Vice President, Community Investment,
Time Warner Cable
• Katherine McDonald, Manager, Community Investment,
Time Warner Cable
• Kathy Mota, Senior Strategist, Corporate Philanthropy and
Social Impact, Toyota
• Luz Rivas, Founder Executive Director, DIY Girls
• Anneli Stone, Senior Program Officer, W.M. Keck Foundation
• Tessie Topol, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility,
Time Warner Cable
• Scott Pansky, Co-Founder, Senior Partner, Allison+Partners
BREAKOUT Table Mentoring Session 1: Dialogue, Q + A, Brainstorming
12:15a.m.-12:45a.m. Coaching Discussion
Otis Booth Pavilion
BREAKOUT Table Mentoring Session 2: Dialogue, Q + A, Brainstorming
12:45a.m.-1:15p.m. Coaching Discussion
Otis Booth Pavilion
1:15p.m.-1:30p.m. Closing Remarks and Instructions on CAMM Grant Opportunities
Otis Booth Pavilion • Jim Gordon, GVP Corporate Brand Reputation, Time Warner Cable
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m. Close: Coffee and Networking
Otis Booth Pavilion
AGENDA (continued)
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