About Us

Leadership and Support for STEM Education

California calls on its State Universities to train public school teachers at all grade levels. STEM disciplines offer unique teaching challenges—and unparalleled opportunities—for a diverse population. STEM jobs are the fastest-growing economic sector in the Bay Area, and employers are eager to build a diverse local workforce.

Cal State East Bay, serving the most diverse population in the state, established the Institute in 2011 to create a powerful regional center for STEM education—serving the hiring needs of employers as it provides education and opportunity to students throughout the region.​ The Institute accomplishes its mission with a Collective Impact approach, bringing together cross-disciplinary resources both on campus and throughout the community, united by the shared goal of STEM education equity for all, from cradle to career.​

Let's Work Together

Bruce Simon, Director
(510) 885-7319, bruce.simon@csueastbay.edu

Janiene Langford, MESA Director
(510) 885-7654, janiene.langford@csueastbay.edu

Anabelle Lourenco, CAP Program Coordinator
(510) 885-3022, anabelle.lourenco@csueastbay.edu

Ryan Hoy, Budget Analyst
(510) 885-7368, ryan.hoy@csueastbay.edu

Monse Villarreal, MESA Program Coordinator
(510) 885-7654, monse.villarreal@csueastbay.edu

Cherlyn Romarri, MESA Program Coordinator
(510) 885-7368, cherlyn.romarri@csueastbay.edu 

Zoe Neu, STEM Program Coordinator
(510) 885-2358, zoe.neu@csueastbay.edu