AI Education & Workforce Development Expert; Duke University Researcher; STEM Advocate & Entrepreneurial Leader
Sandra Roach Biography
Sandra Roach is a dynamic change agent and thought leader in STEM education and AI workforce development. As an Associate of Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University and member of the Education and Workforce Development team for the Athena AI Institute, she spearheads initiatives that have impacted over 900+ individuals, with 90% representation from underserved populations.
With over two decades of technical, educational, and entrepreneurial experience, Roach combines her electrical engineering background with a passion for creating inclusive technological futures. She has successfully founded and scaled the Tutoring Tree, providing innovative STEM-based learning activities and supplemental education services to students across diverse communities. As a Life Coach, she enables individuals to set goals, create action plans, and celebrate successes.
Roach has authored "Alina's Options: CAREERS from A to Z," "STEM NAVIGATORS: Pathways to Achievement in Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics" and "30 Day iSCORED! Intimacy Challenge."
With over two decades of technical, educational, and entrepreneurial experience, she is committed to broadening the participation in STEM through outreach, capacity building and collaboration.
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Sandra Roach Speaking Topics
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Building STEAM: Integrating Arts into Technical Education
This dynamic session reveals how incorporating arts into STEM creates more engaging and effective learning experiences. Based on Sandra's successful TechArts programs and curriculum development experience, participants will discover:
- Innovative ways to blend creativity with technical concepts
- Hands-on activities that make complex topics accessible
- Techniques for engaging diverse learning styles
- Strategies for improving student retention and comprehension
- Methods to develop well-rounded technical professionals
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The Future of AI: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Technology
In this compelling presentation, Sandra explores how organizations can build equitable paths into AI and technology careers. Drawing from her work at Duke University's Athena AI Institute, she shares proven strategies for breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups. Attendees will learn:
- Practical approaches to developing inclusive AI education programs
- Strategies for building sustainable diversity initiatives in tech
- Methods to measure and track inclusion impact
- Real-world examples of successful pathway programs
- Tools for creating supportive tech learning environments
Sandra Roach Videos
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Sandra Roach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building STEAM: Integrating Arts into Technical Education , The Future of AI: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Technology, P.O.W.E.R. Goals: Strategies for Professional Growth and Success , From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Navigating Technical Leadership and Engineering Change: Women's Leadership in STEM . The estimated speaking fee range to book Sandra Roach for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Sandra Roach generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Gai, Samaira Mehta, Joanna Peña-Bickley, Ayanna Howard and Dr. Monica F. Cox. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sandra Roach for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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