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
- 2021 AL STEM Council Annual Report
- 2022 AL STEM Council Annual Report
- 2023 AL STEM Council Annual Report
- 2024 AL STEM Council Annual Report
- 2025 AL STEM Council Annual Report
- ANA Evaluation - Year 1 Report 2023 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Quarterly Memo Apr 2024 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Quarterly Memo July 2024 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Quarterly Memo Oct 2024 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Year 2 Annual Report 2024 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Quarterly Memo Apr 2025 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Quarterly Memo July 2025 (Created by HumRRO)
- ANA Evaluation - Year 3 Annual Report 2024 (Created by HumRRO)
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.
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