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Ruchael McNair

2d ago

Community Features: Ayanna Williams, Ph.D. (she/her)

Analytical Chemist, STEM Educator, Mentor, and Founder empowering communities through science, education, and innovation.

Ayanna standing against a cream-colored wall with their arms crossed, wearing doctoral regalia that includes a black academic tam, a blue velvet doctoral hood with gold trim, and rectangular black glasses. Her dreads are twisted, extending well past her shoulders. She is wearing a brown short-sleeved knit polo shirt tucked into tan trousers with a black belt. A shelving unit with small plants and framed decor is visible in the background.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

May 20

Community Features: Michelle Hoang, B.S. (she/her)

Part-time scientist, part-time crafting connoisseur.

Michelle sitting at a table inside a café, facing the camera. She has long dark hair and wears a dark sweatshirt. Behind her are tall tables, stools, and a wall with signage. Natural light enters through large windows on the right, illuminating the indoor space and highlighting a relaxed dining or study environment.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Apr 22

Community Features: Black Girls Wild— Raven Harrison, B.S. and MJ Estwick, B.S. (she/her)

Two educated, melanated conservationists (Enivron-melanin-ists) sharing their love of science and conservation through education and…

MJ and Raven standing on a wooden boardwalk overlooking a calm, clear spring with turquoise water. Tall trees line both sides of the waterway. MJ and Raven are positioned close to the camera in the foreground, wearing outdoor clothing and baseball caps, with backpacks visible. Sunlight filters through the trees, reflecting softly on the water’s surface and illuminating the surrounding greenery.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Apr 1

Community Features: Alyx Porter-Umphrey, M.D. (she/her)

A tireless advocate for healthcare—driven to advance patient care, mentor the next generation of physicians, and promote equity in…

A woman stands outdoors beside a stone wall, smiling confidently at the camera. She is wearing a bright blue dress with short sleeves, along with silver earrings and a bracelet. Her hair is styled in a shoulder-length bob. The background shows a softly blurred urban setting with buildings and vertical architectural elements.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Dec 17, 2025

Community Features: Sade Iriah, MPH, Ph.D. (She/Her)

A dedicated learner fueled by curiosity and purpose—someone who embraces life’s many facets while striving to create a brighter tomorrow.

A Black woman wearing a white lab coat with her name, Dr. Sade Iriah, and her field, Nuclear Medicine, embroidered on it. She has a bright, ear-to-ear smile and is wearing a gorgeous pearl necklace with a gold pendant. Her hair is straightened with beautiful brown highlights.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Chughsaachi

Nov 19, 2025

Throwback Community Feature: Michelle Tong, PhD

Another throw back to the #WCWinSTEM days and revisiting our feature on Dr. Michelle Tong, a woman who is shifting narratives — one…

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Nov 5, 2025

Community Features: Lisette Torres-Gerald, Ph.D. (She/Her/Ella)

A Disabled Latina mother-scholar dedicated to fighting systems of oppression, humanizing STEM and fostering embodied contemplative…

Professional portrait of Dr. Lisette Torres-Gerald smiling. She is wearing a black shirt with yellow flowers. Her curly bob hairstyle falls just above her shoulders.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Chughsaachi

Aug 28, 2025

Throwback Community Feature: Keturah Adams, PhD

Throwback to our conversation with Dr. Keturah Odoi — now Dr. Keturah Adams — she’s still carving her path in the world of science…

Dr. Keturah Adams stands in the lab with various pieces of large lab equipment behind her. She is smiling at the camera, wearing a red shirt, safety goggles, and lab coat. Her hair is styled in a large “afro puff” style ponytail atop her head.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Feb 28, 2025

Community Features: Camille Smith, B.S. (She/Her)

A 20-something multi-hyphenate senior scientist navigating life and figuring it all out along the way!

Camille in the lab, carefully inspecting a clear flask with an orange cap, filled with vibrant orange liquid. Her focus is intense as she studies the contents of the flask. She is wearing light blue gloves. Camille has a brown hoodie on that says Stem So(ul)cial on the top right in nude. She is wearing a white laboratory coat on top of her hoodie and she also has on protective eye glasses. Camille’s hair is styled in faux locs.

VanguardSTEM Conversations

Ruchael McNair

Jan 9, 2025

Community Features: Dr. Jennifer Stimpson, Ed.D. (She/Her)

JSTEMP the EIS — an educator, innovator & scientist who inspires tomorrow’s innovators through STEM!

Dr. Stimpson standing next to her If/Then statue at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. Dr. Stimpson is wearing a long-sleeve black shirt that says “She can change the world”. She has on dark blue jeans and red, black and white Jordan midtops. She is holding an orange umbrella over her and the statue that has grey elephants on it. The statue of her is all orange. She is wearing a blazer suit and holding books with an apple on top of the books. In the background there are two other statues.