Scyatta Wallace
Scyatta Wallace
NextGEN Stem Advocate
TOPICS
Academia
Education
Equity
Diversity
Feminist Leadership
Feminism
Future of Work
Work Culture
Dr. Scyatta A. Wallace is an award-winning Psychologist, accomplished scientist and social entrepreneur.
Dr. Wallace is a graduate of Yale University and received her PhD from Fordham University. Her mission is to support the career readiness and leadership development of girls/women in STEM.
She is a former tenured professor and senior level scientist whose research focused on health disparities. She won numerous awards for her research including receiving an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association Division of Psychology and Women.
Dr. Wallace has served in multiple leadership roles including serving as Chair of the American Psychological Association Committee on Psychology and AIDS. Dr. Scyatta Wallace is a nationally recognized expert, thought leader and media contributor. She has an engaging, relaxed style that she delivers in easy to understand and relatable language. She has been featured as an expert in Time magazine, CNN.com, U.S. News and World Reports, Romper.com, thegrio.com, Essence Magazine and ABCnews.com among others.
SPEAKING TOPICS INCLUDE:
Women/Girls in STEM
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM
Women/Girls Leadership
Women At Work
STEM Education/College Access
Career Readiness/Transition to Work
GenZ/Teens/Young Adults
Dr. Scyatta Wallace as a guest speaker was a transformative experience. Dr. Wallace not only demonstrated a profound understanding of the challenges women face in STEM but also provided practical and inspiring insights that resonated deeply with our students. Dr. Wallace has undeniably made a lasting impact on our students, fostering a sense of confidence and purpose that will undoubtedly shape their future success in the STEM field.
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