“Empowering Young Minds, Shaping Leaders, and Building Brighter Futures"
Partner with us to inspire youth through STEM enrichment programs
Our Mission
To empower young people through engaging, equitable, and high-impact STEM enrichment programs, while supporting organizations in their program design, training, and assessment efforts.
Y’S STEM Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, partners with organizations to design, implement, and elevate dynamic STEM enrichment programs. We specialize in developing culturally responsive, youth-centered programs, training educators, and providing program evaluation strategies that foster creativity, critical thinking, and long-term engagement in STEM.
Services Include:
Program Development:
Create innovative, evidence-based STEM programs tailored to the needs of youth-serving organizations, schools, and community-based initiatives
Implementation Support:
Guide partners through effective rollout of STEM activities and experiences, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes, youth interests, and community priorities
Training & Capacity Building:
Equip educators, mentors, and program leaders with the tools, resources, and professional development necessary to deliver high-quality, inclusive STEM learning
Product Development:
Create STEM enrichment kits and/or partner with organizations that develop STEM tools
Evaluation & Assessment:
Design and implement robust assessment tools that measure program impact, track youth development, and support continuous improvement
Access:
Champion access to STEM opportunities for youth, ensuring programs reflect the brilliance and potential of every learner
Y’S STEM Innovation is led by Yvette Selby, a nationally respected STEM enrichment strategist, robotics educator, and ecosystem builder with nearly three decades of experience spanning federal service, community-based programs, and workforce-aligned STEM innovation.
After 28 years of public service, including leadership at the federal level, Yvette transitioned into full-time mission-driven work focused on expanding access, excellence, and equity in STEM education—especially for Black and Brown youth, educators, and community organizations.
Her work sits at the intersection of engineering education, culturally responsive pedagogy, systems change, and community power. She is known for translating complex STEM pathways—robotics, engineering, AI readiness, data literacy—into accessible, hands-on programs that prepare students not just to participate, but to lead.
Yvette has designed and led STEM initiatives across K–12 schools, community-based organizations, professional engineering networks, and national advisory bodies, consistently bridging the gap between education, industry, and community impact.
Ideal Partners & Clients:
- School districts and charter networks
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Engineering and professional associations
- Foundations and funders
- Workforce development and STEM coalitions
Why Partner with Y’S STEM Innovation?
Partnering with Y’S STEM Innovation means working with a team that understands STEM as a system—not a silo. We help schools and community organizations move beyond isolated programs toward cohesive, sustainable STEM pathways that prepare young people for the future of work.