ABOUT US
Knowledge as a service (KaaS)
Our Mentoring Program: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
Community Engagement
GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING TO YOURSELF OR TO YOUR LOVED ONES
IMAGINE THE GROWTH WHEN…
OUR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS
Dr. Tina Onuoha
Program Manager – HPE
Founder
GC Onuoha
High School Student
Co-Founder
Lissette Cruz
Worldwide Product
Manager – HPE
COO
Dr. Bridgette Townsend
L3Harris
CTO
Matthew Calderon
Senior Engineering Manager – HPE
Paying It Forward as A Mentor & The STM’s Director of Technology & Innovation & Mentor
Reza Bacchus
Distinguished
Technologist – HPE
Paying It Forward as
A Mentor
Marissa Davis
Senior Engineering Manager – HPE
Paying It Forward as
A Mentor
Tami Banjoko
Global Security PREP – HPE
Paying It Forward as
A Mentor
Cathy Bloom
Leadership in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Hess Corporation
PayingItForward as
The STM’s Event Coordination Lead
Becky Neeley, US
Sr District Director at Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, US
PayingItForward as The STM’s Executive Director of Community Outreach and Empowerment
Shivani Balakrishna, India
Capgemini
PayingItForward as The STM’s Director of Program Management & Mentor & Instructor
Shubham Vishal, US
MBA Student at Texas A&M
PayingItForward as The STM’s Product Manager
Cletus Adodo, Canada
Post-Grad Student
PayingItForward as The STM’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Balamani Ramachandran, India
Senior Full stack Developer
PayingItForward as The STM’s CTO, India Chapter
Manian CSB
Sr. Infrastructure Design Engineer at BlueCross, NC
PayingItForward as The STM’s Strategic Advisor
Dr. Georgina Njoku
Home Care on Wheels (HCOW) Founder, Canada
PayingItForward as
The STM’s Empowering SeniorTech Partner, Canada
Natasha Stallings
WW Business Service Manager, HPE
PayingItForward as
The STM’s Engagement Leader
Leonardo Rodriguez
Student: Lone Star College
PayingItForward as
The STM’s Partnerships & Engagement Intern
Kanak Sawant
Student: High School Senior
PayingItForward as
The STM’s Youth Engagement and STEM Ambassador Intern
Our Origin Story
The Birth of Shifting TechMindset: A
Journey Begins
On a sunny afternoon in the summer of 2023, four friends aged 14 and 15 gathered at their favorite pizza spot for a pivotal conversation about their future in high school and beyond. Among them was GC, who had invited his friends to discuss their dreams and aspirations in an increasingly digital world. What did they want to be when they grew up? How could they prepare themselves for the future?
The Genesis of a Vision: Empowering Future Innovators
This gathering marked the kickoff of something much larger—Shifting TechMindset (STM), a vision brought to life by Dr. Tina Onuoha and her son GC. Recognizing the need for accessible, inclusive, and empowering STEM education, Dr. Tina and GC founded STM to nurture the next generation of technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Their mission: bridge the digital gap and foster a culture of paying it forward, ensuring more people can thrive in the digital economy and contribute positively to their communities.
Building a Community of Innovators: The Power of Collaboration
Their vision quickly attracted like-minded partners. Dr. Bridget and Lissette joined forces with Dr. Tina and GC, each bringing unique expertise and commitment. Dr. Bridget assumed the role of STM’s CTO while Lissette became STM’s COO, laying the foundation for success in all future endeavors.
A Journey of Transformation: Impacting Lives and Igniting Dreams
Driven by their shared passion for technology and education, the boys, under GC’s leadership, partnered to serve as pioneers of this transformative platform. The initial pizza event set the stage for what was to come.
A Journey of Transformation: Impacting Lives and Igniting Dreams
That day marked the beginning of a journey that continues to impact lives, ignite dreams, and build
a brighter, more inclusive digital future for all.
From that initial discussion, STM was born, a 501c3, nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing education through innovative STEM programs. With a focus on paying it forward, STM aims to empower individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, promote lifelong learning, and shape the next generation of technologists, innovators, and leaders.
Mastering Time Management Course
The program kicked off with the Time Management Mastery course taught by our co-founder, Dr. Tina,
Technology Products Fundamentals
Followed by the technology product fundamentals course taught by Lissette, STM’s COO
Cyber Security Course
Next was the foundational cybersecurity course taught by STM CTO, Dr. Bridget
Each of these Course Offerings was Designed to Foster Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Problem-solving Skills.
STM’s First STEM SEMINAR
Empowerment Fuels Innovation
Empowering individuals within the STM community has the potential to drive significant innovation and growth. the Rover Race Car Design Event illustrated how empowering participants can lead to creative breakthroughs and problem-solving excellence. Justin and his team’s success highlights the possibilities when individuals are given the right tools and support, encouraging others to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Teamwork and commitment
Justin’s Rover Race Car Design Event showcased the power of teamwork and communication in achieving excellence. The event also honored the lasting impact of the community’ support, reaffirming STM’s commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future in STEM and inspiring the community to dream big and continue the legacy of excellence.
The pinnacle of their early efforts was STM's first Corporate Explorer Program at HPE, providing hands-on experiences and direct interactions with industry professionals.
Our Partners
Our Partners
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