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Organization
Cascade STEAM is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages.
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
Legal
Reference Documents
Legal Status
- Washington State Nonprofit Corporation, UBI# 605 334 640
- USA 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, FEIN# 93-3592339
Social
Mission
Develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages.
Values
- STEAM is our framework.
- Digital Equity is our goal.
- Digital Literacy is our foundation.
- Everyone deserves equal opportunity.
- Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family Friendly.
- Our code of conduct: Be honest, respectful, and professional.
Community Function
In alignment with organization purpose, mission, and values, we will facilitate engagement with the community to:
- Cultivate a community-action platform that promotes participation, engagement, and communication.
- Provide direct value to the community through community service and public interest programs.
- Support infrastructure organizations such as libraries, schools, education service districts, and STEM/STEAM Networks.
- Advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs.
- Collaborate with community partners in shared purpose.
Structure
Composition
The organization is comprised of a Board of Directors and Board Committees, with individuals representing (1) the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, (2) education, industry, local government, and nonprofit sectors, and (3) community interests. Refer to our volunteer leadership and partners for current leadership members and collaborators.
Terms
Board and Committee Members are welcomed via invitation from the Board President upon approval by the Board of Directors. Board and Committee Members serve in a volunteer capacity indefinitely, until either resignation or dismissal. All official Board activity will be delivered in writing by the Board President, including invitation, acceptance, resignation, and dismissal.
Committees
Committees assist in creation and management of core organization tasks. Committees are designed to be led by a board member, and be composed of board members, committee members, and community members. Objectives are determined by agreement between the Board of Directors and each respective committee. Input and participation from the community is crucial and welcomed to ensure alignment of community interests.
Committees include:
- Executive: Strategize and manage alignment of priorities.
- Engagement: Strategize and execute communications, marketing, and outreach.
- Program: Strategize and manage organization activities, including programs and events.
- Finance: Strategize financial support, management, and related filings.
- Advisory: Represent and reflect community interests and advocate for the organization in the community.
Get Involved!
Are you a professional in one of the STEAM fields, education, orlocal government? Are you interested in contributing to the mission of Cascade STEAM? Please share your interests via our Community Survey and contact us to discuss!
Contact Us
Interested to get involved? Volunteer? Collaborate? We would love to hear from you! Please contact Michael Gan, Cascade STEAM President, for any inquiries at michael.gan@cascadesteam.org, 360-499-2099, or @Michael Gan via the Cascade STEAM Community Hub.