Our mission is to enhance and expand STEM-rich opportunities in Tampa Bay for
teachers, students, families, and stakeholders. Together, we are Building a Better Tampa Bay.
TAMPA BAY STEM NETWORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 2022
Larry Plank, Chair
Executive Director of Science Education
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Debbi Stone, Co-chair
Vice President of Learning
The Florida Aquarium
Sara Arias-Steele, Ph.D.
Vice President, Programs & Partnerships
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Brian Bell
St. Pete College
Bryan Cherry
United Skates of America
Sarah Cole
Glazer Children's Museum
Amy Dachino
Senior Manager of
Educational Programs
Zoo Tampa
Melissa Erickson
Executive Director
Alliance for Public Schools
Jeffrey M. Grim
University of Tampa
Pam Hilstead
Glazer Children's Museum
Jennifer McLachlan
Vice President of Education
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
Terry Montrose
Deputy Chief of Public Affairs
MacDill Air Force Base
Michelle Powell
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Florida Polytechnic University
Nikki Ross-Inda
Founder | CEO
Ladder Up Life
James Welsh
Director
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
Janet White
Director of Education
Museum of Science & Industry
Mike Wilson
University of Tampa