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SHOW NOTES: June 12, 2025 – Episode # 188 From Bots to Belonging: Engineering Equity in STEM
On this inspiring episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Danielle Daugherty, Community Engagement Manager at TechPoint Youth, to explore how one organization is reshaping the future of STEM, one student at a time.
Danielle shares how TechPoint Youth is building bridges of opportunity for underrepresented youth, creating vibrant, inclusive pathways into robotics, coding, and STEM careers. The conversation dives into the power of friendraising, the importance of representation, and how experiential learning is sparking curiosity and confidence in over 55,000 students each year.
Tune in to hear how passion meets purpose at the intersection of technology and community.
Guest Reflection:
“We’re not just building future engineers. We’re building confidence, community, and a sense of belonging in every student we reach.” — Danielle Daugherty
Episode Highlights:
Discover Danielle’s “friendraising” philosophy and how it’s redefining donor engagement through genuine relationships
Hear how TechPoint Youth builds a powerful sense of community that makes every student feel seen and supported in STEM
Explore the shift from transactional giving to intentional connection by meeting donors where they are
Learn how TechPoint Youth is transforming access to STEM education for over 55,000 students each year
Understand the impact of introducing STEM as early as kindergarten to ignite passion and possibility
See how robotics and coding programs are driving equity and opportunity for underrepresented youth
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