Co-founder and sense-checker

Chazia has led organizational change and expansion, spearheading innovative sales strategies that enable organizations to reach new and diverse markets. She excels in implementing AI-driven, customer-centric policies, enhancing risk management practices, and driving overall business innovation.

Chazia says “I support STEMpura due to its ability to empower the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. By promoting education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEMpura plays a crucial role in preparing participants for the challenges of the future. STEMpura fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, essential skills in our rapidly evolving world. Moreover, STEMpura ensures diverse and inclusive opportunities, enabling contribution to scientific and technological advancements from every social spectrum. Supporting STEMpura is an investment in a brighter, more innovative future for all.”

Co-founder and STEM guru

With over two decades in the STEM education and enrichment sector Gareth has worked on projects for young people and the public including The Institute for Coding on behalf of Aston University and leading the education work of the National Space Centre, Institution of Engineering and Technology and Micro:bit Educational Foundation. At the IET he took on FIRST LEGO League UK & Ireland. Recently he helped develop several projects for WRO Association, working with the global WRO family.

Gareth says “I have seen the impact of STEM interventions on the lives and career choices of young people and also how they have helped engage young people with potential employers. I love WRO because it tries to make itself as accessible to as many young people as possible and gives them the chance to work with peers from across the globe. When Claus (WRO General Secretary) asked us to take on the running of WRO for the UK I was delighted. I want to use this to support as many British young people as I can into career success through science and technology.”

STEMPURA is benefitting from a lot of support and advice from friends from across the UK's fundraising, third sector and STEM communities; edutech providers; and, the global WRO community. Our thanks to all of them.