Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton has 28 years of experience as an educator (teacher/administrator). She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and certification as an Educational Specialist from National-Louis University. Beyond her role as an educator, Dr. Linda is also recognized as a Teacher-preneur. She serves as the Founder/CEO of K’Lizant Enterprise, an educational consulting company, and Enriching Explorations in Engineering, Inc. (E3), which provides afterschool STEM education programs tailored for students in grades 7-12.  Presently, Dr. Linda serves as an educational practitioner and researcher for several state-approved programs in Nevada. She contributes to the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE), a nationwide STEM certification program catering to educators, schools, and campuses. Additionally, she is involved in NextWave STEM, an initiative promoting K12 STEM education through project-based teaching and learning methodologies.  Dr. Linda’s volunteer work includes the Nevada Office of STEM, Innovation and Technology (OSIT), Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN), The Portrait of a Nevada Learner, and the IT Roundtable for the Urban Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Linda is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the NAACP.