In honor of July 2021 being GrenSTEAM’s 5th anniversary, we wanted to do a bit of reflection on where we started and how far we’ve come over the years. What better way to do that then to sit down with the original team members who made it all happen? In this episode, Arlene sits with the five other founding directors to catch up, talk about where we’ve been as an organization and where we all want to see it go in the next 5 years.
We hope you enjoy today’s Pathway!
Full bios for the team and more show notes will be available at www.grensteam.org
In order of appearance:
Arlene Hayes is a die-hard planner with a wide range of interests who is learning to take life one day at a time. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Minor in Construction Management, which she has used over the past 3 years to help manage trade partners on a number of commercial construction projects across the Chicagoland Area from the ground up. Arlene is a builder of things and of people.
Email Arlene at ahayes719@gmail.com
Renard Lewis has a B.Sc. in Molecular Biology with a minor in Plant Sciences from the University of West Indies, Mona Campus, after which time he went on to earn an M.Sc. in Genetics of Human Disease at the University College London. His thesis involved characterizing a novel genetic structural variant, which was implicated in growth restriction phenotypes in patients. Currently, Renard is a PhD student at ETH Zurich and his research involves understanding the 3D genome organization of mammals. Upon completion of his PhD, Renard hopes to become a Professor and establish his very own research group.
Connect with Renard on Facebook at Renard Lewis
Renee Thomas holds a B.Sc. in Biology and a Master’s of Public Health in Health Management and Policy. She is currently an Instructor in the Dept. of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at SGU and, along with her partner, has co-founded and developed a startup tech company, KariBites, providing food delivery service in Grenada, Antigua and St. Vincent.
Contact Renee on WhatsApp at 473-533-5259
Daren Redhead studied Electrical Engineering Technology in Canada where he gained a 3-year advanced diploma from Algonquin College. He currently works as a Detection and Controls Technician for RFS Grenada, originally known as Regional Fire and Security. Over his 5 years working for RFS, Daren has recognized a lack in Grenada as it relates to fire safety protocols in businesses and public spaces. This has created a passion in him to help develop Fire Safety awareness and to implement systems in various establishments on island to protect the property as well as the occupants against fire risks.
Reach Daren at dcred473@gmail.com
Shennel Telesford is currently a teaching assistant in the area of algebra at the National University of the South (Universidad Nacional del Sur) in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, where she also obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Research Mathematics. Currently, Shennel is pursuing a formation in the area of economics as a stepping stone into Actuarial Science and hopes to be accepted into the PhD program at a University in Argentina.
Find Shennel on WhatsApp at 1-549-291-461-5441
Avery Brown has attained both a bachelor’s degree and PhD in Chemical Engineering. While at school, he was involved in several organizations including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Avery currently works for the Dow Chemical Company in Core Research and Design as a Spectroscopy subject matter expert.
Contact Avery on WhatsApp at 312-905-5237
Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes on behalf of Grenadian STEAM Inc.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by Andrew ‘Hitz’ Phillip
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast episode are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of, Grenadian STEAM or its members.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast episode are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of, Grenadian STEAM or its members.