Winnie Karanja

<p>In 2020, Winnie Karanja was recognized as one of Forbes 30 under 30 for creating Maydm. Created and based in Wisconsin, Maydm provides girls and youth of color in grades 6-12 with skill-based training for the technology sector. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Winnie discusses her educational journey, the connection of STEM education and economic development, and her hopes and dreams for Maydm as she transitions from leading the organization. Towards the end of the conversation, Winne reminds us that in teaching children STEM innovation, “you don’t know they world of wonder that you await you.”</p> <p>#BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #Maydem #BIPOCSTEM #BIPOCInnventors #STEMEducationInWisconsin #STEMWorkforceDevelopment #FORBES30under30 #BIPOCCoding</p>