Alabama Stem Council

What is STEM?

An explanation of what STEM is and Alabama’s initiative in STEM

OUR MISSION

House Bill 365

The Alabama STEM Council was established on September 21, 2020, by Executive Order No. 721 from Governor Kay Ivey. In 2025, the Council was formally codified into law through House Bill 365, officially recognizing it as the state’s leader in evaluating and advancing STEM education and workforce initiatives.

The Council’s mission is to advise the Governor, Legislature, Lieutenant Governor, and State Department of Education on strategies to strengthen STEM-related education, expand career awareness, and support workforce development across Alabama.

 

It builds on the foundation of newly codified HB 365 and operates within the Alabama Department of Workforce Development.

STEM Reports

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks to the Alabama STEM Council
OUR LEADERSHIP

Executive Committee

Leadership to the Council is provided by its Executive Committee, which is managed by Dr. Cynthia McCarty, Acting Director and chaired by Rep. Terri Collins. Daily Operations are led by Dr. Cynthia McCarty, and the STEM Operations team.

Dr. Cynthia McCarty
Alabama STEM Council
Acting Director
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Josh Williams, At Large
CTE Director, Alex City Schools
Adjunct Prof. Auburn University
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Charisse Stokes, At Large
President
Tidal Solutions, LLC
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Rep. Terri Collins, Chair
Alabama State Representative
District 8
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Ethan Mattocks, At Large
Director of Technical Learning and Early Careers
Airbus
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Workforce Region 1

Dr. Charles Elliott
Medical Industry
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Workforce Region 2

Farley Thompson Fink
HR Division Director
ACI, a Wencor/Heico Company
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Workforce Region 3

Matthias Goetz
General Manager
IAC Group
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Workforce Region 4

Kristen Julbert
EVP, Head of Consumer Strategy & Customer Experience
Regions Bank
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Workforce Region 5

Daniel Mullenix
Director of Advanced Services and Operations 
GreenPoint Ag
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Workforce Region 6

Kate Killebrew
Designer and Executive Director The Atta Library
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Workforce Region 7

Jeremy Doggette
Director, HR and Communications
ArcelorMittal Calvert
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Members of the
Alabama STEM Council

Additional members of the Alabama STEM Council include the following public officials or their designated representatives:

Ami Brooks
Secretary of Early Childhood Education

Anna Chappelle
Designated Representative
Chair, Alabama Workforce Board

Chris Cox
Designated Representative
Chancellor, Alabama Community College System

Stephanie Dolan
Designated Representative
Executive Director, Alabama Commission of Higher Education (ACHE)

Connor Johnston
Designated Representative
State Superintendent of Education

Kevin Taylor
Designated Representative
Secretary of Commerce