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Nyamekye (Yah-MEH-chay) Wilson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Sisters in STEM, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting Black women in STEM fields.12 Here are some key details about her background and accomplishments:
Education and Early Career
Nyamekye graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women Gender Studies.1 During her time at university, she was recognized as an Echols Scholar (top 5% of UVA students) and received several honors, including the McKinsey Woman's Impact Award.1
Professional Experience
After graduation, Nyamekye worked at Google as a Product Marketing Manager for over 3 years.1 She has also held positions at prestigious organizations such as:
- Techstars (Startup Fellow)
- Fast Forward (Startup Fellow)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Private Wealth Management Summer Analyst)
- McKinsey & Company (Associate)
Black Sisters in STEM
In June 2022, Nyamekye founded Black Sisters in STEM, an organization aimed at unleashing the global brilliance of Gen Z Black Women by reinventing their journey towards STEM-based careers.12 The organization works to address the issue of Black women dropping out of STEM majors, with a goal of supporting 1,000 Black women with $4,200 each to help with certification needs, internship stipends, conference stipends, and technology requirements.2
Personal Background and Motivation
Nyamekye's journey is inspired by her mother's sacrifices and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in STEM.2 She recognized the systemic issues preventing many talented Black women from pursuing STEM careers and decided to create an organization to address these challenges.2
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Nyamekye has received numerous awards and recognitions, including:
- Forbes 30 under 30 Scholar
- Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) Student Fellow
- Davis Projects for Peace recipient
- Coca-Cola Scholar
- Bill Gates Scholar1
Nyamekye Wilson's work with Black Sisters in STEM aims to create large-scale impact by supporting and empowering Black women in STEM fields, addressing both social and economic needs in the process.2
