I advocate for STEM by telling my story, sharing how a pageant girl became a rocket scientist then meteorologist and outlining the many lessons I learned as I overcame hurdles and stereotypes. It's time to remove the social stigma surrounding women in STEM by celebrating the uniqueness of each person, especially girls and women, We need more women in STEM, it's good for business and the bottom line.

My focus is advocating for fairness. I am one of the 8 percent of women who are Chief Meteorologists in the United States. I have learned the value of gender diversity in business and in leadership. Here, I unpack how and why our workplace solutions aren't always black and white even when our mission remains the same. Ultimately, equity leads to equality and I stress that it’s the key to attracting and retaining the best and brightest in STEM.

My emphasis is on mental and emotional wholeness and striking the right balance in work, family and everything else. I’ll talk through how resetting your priorities and taking an inventory of your time will set you up for success in all areas of life. I’ll also share what I have learned from becoming a fulltime RVer. (And yes, that includes a husband and three kids!)