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From Bots to Belonging: Engineering Equity in STEM
Raise Nation
33 minutes 54 seconds
5 months ago
From Bots to Belonging: Engineering Equity in STEM
Igniting young minds and transforming futures through inclusive, hands-on STEM experiences.
SHOW NOTES:
June 12, 2025 - Episode # 188
From Bots to Belonging: Engineering Equity in STEM
On this inspiring episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Danielle Daugherty, Community Engagement Manager at TechPoint Youth, to explore how one organization is reshaping the future of STEM, one student at a time.
Danielle shares how TechPoint Youth is building bridges of opportunity for underrepresented youth, creating vibrant, inclusive pathways into robotics, coding, and STEM careers. The conversation dives into the power of friendraising, the importance of representation, and how experiential learning is sparking curiosity and confidence in over 55,000 students each year.
Tune in to hear how passion meets purpose at the intersection of technology and community.
Guest Reflection:
"We’re not just building future engineers. We’re building confidence, community, and a sense of belonging in every student we reach." -- Danielle Daugherty
Episode Highlights:
- Discover Danielle’s “friendraising” philosophy and how it’s redefining donor engagement through genuine relationships
- Hear how TechPoint Youth builds a powerful sense of community that makes every student feel seen and supported in STEM
- Explore the shift from transactional giving to intentional connection by meeting donors where they are
- Learn how TechPoint Youth is transforming access to STEM education for over 55,000 students each year
- Understand the impact of introducing STEM as early as kindergarten to ignite passion and possibility
- See how robotics and coding programs are driving equity and opportunity for underrepresented youth
OneCause Customer Profile:
Customer Success Manager - Tyler Tranberg -https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-tranberg-782b3845/
Fundraising Software –Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software -https://www.onecause.com/solutions/peer-to-peer-fundraising-software/
Signature Events – Giving Tuesday 2025
Connect with our Guests:
Danielle Daugherty - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-m-daugherty/
Episodes Resources:
TechPoint Youth - https://www.techpointyouth.org/
STEM Programs - https://www.techpointyouth.org/programs-landing-page
Volunteer - https://www.techpointyouth.org/volunteer
Community Partnerships -https://www.techpointyouth.org/companies
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