Gretchen Storer
Operations Lead
Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM)
As the Operations Lead, I help promote GLAM's mission to empower girls and young women become the leaders of tomorrow! I work with a team of amazing women who are all passionate about ensuring that the next generation of female change makers have built both the hard and soft skills they need to pursue their dreams. Event attendees are aged 8 to 12, mentors are young women aged 13+, and volunteers are women who want to support GLAM in their mission.
I love both learning and helping others. I help others become excited about their own learning, growth, and development.
I really enjoy working with others and collaborating on projects, so being part of this amazing team with GLAM is wonderful! As we all work remotely, it’s important for us to have frequent virtual meetings so we stay connected with each other and on schedule with our tasks.
I have been fascinated by the world's ocean, wetlands, and tidal places since I was a child. I interned at the New England Aquarium as a Dive Associate and qualified for PADI scuba certification while earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Marine Concentration. I have been working as an educator for almost two decades. I enjoy sharing my love of learning, especially in the fields of science and math. I hope to continue to mentor and role model for girls and young women to pursue opportunities in STEAM fields and to follow their interests and passions, wherever they may lead!
There's so much I still hope to experience and to learn! I will continue to do my part to help heal the planet, especially our world ocean and aquatic environments. I will also continue to promote educational equity, global sustainability, human integrity, and STEAM diversity through both my job roles and volunteer positions.
I love to spend time outdoors, especially in the woods and/or along water. I enjoy walking, observing, exploring, gardening, wild bird watching, and taking photographs. I also love science, so I read a lot of science books and watch nature documentaries. 'My Octopus Teacher' is a favorite film!
“We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori from 'To Educate the Human Potential'