STEM Goes Red

Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET

Clayton Hall - University of Delaware
100 David Hollowell Drive
Newark, DE 19711

Our future is why.

STEM Goes Red is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement dedicated to empowering a future generation of female STEM leaders, while providing them with the tools and resources for living long, healthy lives. As cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of women, ensuring more women are at the forefront of developing science, technology, education and math (STEM) solutions has never been more imperative. STEM is our future and as a science-based organization, STEM is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

The Need.

Women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S., but hold less than 25% of STEM jobs, of which there are millions becoming available. Employment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations is projected to grow, and women are vastly underrepresented in these fields. The demand for workers in the STEM fields is outpacing the number of college graduates with science, technology, engineering, and math degrees.

2025 STEM Goes Red Chair

Photo of Nadira Alston Nadira Alston
External Affairs Manager in Government Affairs
Delmarva Power, an Exelon Company

Nadira Alston is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and currently resides in Middletown, Delaware, with her husband, son, and daughter. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems from La Salle University in Philadelphia and is now completing a Master of Business Administration.

Nadira works as an External Affairs Manager in Government Affairs at Delmarva Power, an Exelon Company. Her responsibilities include managing relationships with customers, government officials, and the community, addressing various issues, engaging in strategic planning, and enhancing Delmarva Power's voice and presence in the City of Wilmington.

Nadira is not only dedicated to her professional role but is also actively engaged in her community through volunteer work and her involvement in various boards and committees. She serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement, the Grand Opera House, and the Wilmington Alliance. Additionally, she is a Leadership Delaware alumna from the class of 2022. Nadira is honored to serve as the chair for Delaware STEM Goes Red, an initiative that aligns perfectly with her life mission. STEM Goes Red aims to close the gender gap in STEM fields by exposing young girls to a variety of STEM occupations. Nadira is committed to ensuring that no young girl or woman is left behind due to disparities in these areas or in life.