STEM Activist

​    Patricia Valoy is a STEM Advocate that is based out of New York and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Columbia University.  She speaks and writes about many issues related to male-dominated fields including issues pertaining to women's participation in STEM studies.   
   
    She is passionate about helping young women get into the STEM field and break through the barriers of sexism and racism that are currently out there.  Her advocacy is on attracting and retaining women in STEM careers and building work environments where women are free from discrimination, sexism, and racism. 
    
    When asked about where she gets here ideas on feminism and equality she stated "My own life?  I could never write about a topic that I don't have a personal connection to."

    As an STEM activist, Patricia set's the bar  high.  I too, will set my bar high and transform to the individual that will get off the balcony and be a advocate for equal rights for all, not only in the STEM movement, but all movements that are being impacted by injustices.   

    Patricia was asked in an interview to distill her message into three sentences to share in a megaphone with the world, what would it be?  She said "I am angry.  I demand.  You have been warned".    I can relate and understand.  If I was to respond to that question, this would be my response:

I am enlightened!  I will make change!  This is my promise to you! 
    
References:   
https://patriciavaloy.com/about-me/
https://ravishly.com/ladies-we-love/patricia-valoy-civil-engineer-stem-advocate