Scott · Scott’s journey is rooted in a decade of empowering underserved students. Beginning as a middle school English teacher, he recognized the challenges faced by low-income students, which inspired his transition to high school teaching and later college counseling, helping students explore career pathways. As a college administrator leading pre-college STEM programs at Illinois Institute of Technology, Scott uncovered systemic inequities, such as the lack of pre-calculus in Chicago Public Schools, limiting access to STEM fields like engineering and computer science. Determined to address these barriers, he focused on exposing students to STEM opportunities earlier. After teaching, Scott completed a coding bootcamp and entered the tech industry, where he often felt the weight of being one of the few Black professionals in the field. Now a Ph.D. student in Technology and Humanities and a dedicated STEM advocate, Scott develops programs that foster early STEM exposure and build students’ confidence in pursuing STEM careers. ·
Aaron · Dr. Aaron D. Franklin DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CMSRN, is a New Orleans native with a passion for advancing healthcare leadership and diversity. His journey into healthcare began in his youth, with the support of his mother, who ensured he attended schools focused on healthcare careers. Dr. Franklin started learning medical terminology in 9th grade, volunteered in an emergency room at age 15, shadowed healthcare professionals in 11th grade, and worked as a certified nursing assistant during his senior year of high school—experiences that solidified his path to nursing. ·
Dr. Franklin earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lamar University in 2013 and began his career at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) in Chicago. He quickly advanced in leadership, holding roles such as interim assistant unit director, hospital operations administrator, and unit director, before becoming Senior Program Manager in HR, focusing on workforce retention and strategy. ·
He earned a Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership in 2019 and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2021 from Rush University. His DNP project focused on the recruitment and retention of men in nursing. Dr. Franklin is the founder of Men in Nursing at Rush University’s College of Nursing, serves as an adjunct faculty member, and is the faculty advisor. · As President and co-founder of STEAM & Dream Liberation Labs, Dr. Franklin works to empower Black and Brown youth through mentorship and hands-on STEM programs, believing that early exposure is crucial for shaping future change-makers who will help their communities thrive. He also works on the workforce development team for the Rush System for Health and serves on the Board of Directors for both Rush University’s College of Nursing and the American Association for Men in Nursing, advocating for diverse healthcare careers.
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