Leadership Team

Founder & President

Dr. Briggs is a STEM advocate promoting data-driven policy and instructional “best practices” that increase interest, retention, completion, and leadership in STEM college & career pathways.

Senior Researcher & Project Manager

Dr. Briggs’ curriculum design, research and leadership skills, honed via her k-20 instructional background and leadership as program director and evaluator of several Department of Education Grants such as GEAR-UP and 21st Century Community Learning Center, respectively,  broadens the Center’s capacity and impact.  

Program Manager

Jamil’s project management and logistic experiences with Ford Motors, Home Depot,  and Illumina, Inc. support the Southern Center’s mission to provide substantive STEM programming and leadership.