Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

specializing in crime, law, and deviance.She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology.Her expertise lies in qualitative and quantitative research that addresses systemic inequalities through an intersectional lens.Rebeca has conducted extensive field research, leading over 70 interviews and 18 focus groups across 7 disciplines.She has also delivered more than 46 unique asynchronous higher education courses across 8 disciplines-driving measurable outcomes in student success and institutional growth.Her research focuses on disrupting cycles of inequality, such as the school-to-prison pipeline and homelessness, through targeted research and actionable policy recommendations.With extensive experience in program management, she leverages data-driven strategies to improve stakeholder engagement and drive systemic change.Rebeca collaborates with educators, policymakers, and non-profits to amplify the impact of STEM education initiatives, fostering pathways that bridge gaps in educational spaces and professional opportunities, particularly for underrepresented communities.Her interdisciplinary approach integrates sociological research, STEM advocacy, and educational equity.