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At k2i, we bring together collaborators such as school boards, community organizations, industry, government, and educational leaders, to innovate solutions for challenges in STEM education. Together, we create and test forward-thinking programming and curriculum to tackle systemic barriers and foster meaningful outcomes in STEM education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strive to ensure every student has exposure and access to consider STEM as a viable and rewarding career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re an innovative ecosystem, a collaborative community united to dream big and work together to design and implement approaches to transforming STEM education. We use Inclusive Design to create viable equity-focused programs that addresses systemic barriers to access and opportunity in STEM. Together, in collaboration with partners, we refine successful approaches, explore ways to scale and sustain ideas within educational systems and create impact for thousands of students, families, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisa Cole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Programing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle Tsui-Woods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Director of Operations & Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vanessa Ironside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andrew McConnell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indigenous Education Advisor, PhD Candidate, Lassonde School of Engineering<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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