Monica Gehrig is a STEM Education Training and Outreach Administrator at the Desert Research Institute, expanding program offerings, trainings, and implementation methods. She is passionate about ensuring that hands-on science education is accessible, inclusive, and engaging. Previously, she worked as an Educator at Sci-Port Louisiana’s Science Center and TELUS Spark Science Centre, Curriculum and Professional Development Manager at Green Our Planet, and Auxiliary Programs Manager at The Meadows School. Through these opportunities she furthered her experience in STEAM education, community outreach, curriculum writing, and facilitating professional development trainings.