At AdaMarie, our mission is to close the gender gap in STEM by empowering women to build successful and fulfilling careers. We're excited to introduce our newest initiative to support this goal - our AdaMarie Experts!

What is an AdaMarie Expert?

The AdaMarie Experts are an accomplished group of women leaders who will serve as career development and workplace experts, advisors and role models for the AdaMarie community – job seekers and employers alike. This collective will grow and change each quarter, adding new voices and perspectives to the AdaMarie content library!

As AdaMarie Experts, they'll provide guidance around various aspects of career development - from identifying your strengths and goals, to networking, interviewing, negotiating compensation, and more. Through blog posts, videos, and live Q&As, the Experts will give you the roadmap and support you need to thrive in your dream job with confidence.

The Experts will also provide content for STEM employers, providing tips on how to make your organizations more attractive and inclusive for women. They'll advise companies on best practices for recruiting, developing, and retaining top female talent.

That being said, we're thrilled to introduce our inaugural AdaMarie Experts:

Sara Sanford, PMP, MPA

Sara Sanford is the founder of GEN and the architect behind the GEN Certification, the first gold standard for intersectional equity in U.S. businesses, which has expanded to certify businesses globally. She is a professor at the University of Washington’s School of Information, where she teaches on the intersection of equity, ethics, and data, and she is the author of Inclusion Inc: How to Design Intersectional Equity into the Workplace.

Sara believes we now have the tools for all businesses to be equity-centered if they choose to be. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, and her book, Inclusion, Inc., is available through major online outlets.

Dr. Scyatta Wallace

Dr. Scyatta A. Wallace is an award-winning Psychologist, accomplished scientist and social entrepreneur.

Her mission is to support the career readiness and leadership development of young women in STEM. She is the creator of the Success in STEM LeaderTM Series, which provides workshops/programming for STEM departments/institutions.

Dr. Wallace is a graduate of Yale University and received her PhD from Fordham University. She is a former tenured professor and senior level scientist whose research focused on health disparities. She won numerous awards for her research including receiving an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association Division of Psychology and Women.

Dr. Wallace has served in multiple leadership roles including serving as Chair of the American Psychological Association Committee on Psychology and AIDS, Executive Officer for the Yale Alumni Association, member of the African American Scholars Working Group of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and as a Leadership Coach for a women’s institute sponsored by SAMHSA.

Dr. Wallace is widely published and has been featured as an expert in Time magazine, CNN.com, U.S. News and World Reports, Romper.com, thegrio.com, Essence Magazine and ABCnews.com among others. She is a member of the Women’s Media Center SHESource database and an expert health advisor for student health and wellness platform CampusWell.

To learn more about her work visit www.scyattawallace.com

Grace McCarrick

Grace McCarrick is a founder, content creator, and speaker with a mission to revolutionize how we approach work. With a no-nonsense, real-world approach, Grace empowers teams to thrive by teaching essential skills in a relatable way. Known for her dynamic energy and deep insights, Grace has built a community of over 25,000 followers by breaking down complex work topics. Grace’s “hot takes” generally get between 1- 2M impressions across socials each week. She speaks on remote work, Gen Z in the workplace, and more, inspiring organizations to rethink culture from the inside out.

Follow Grace on TikTok and LinkedIn to catch her daily content.

Ruha Tacey, aka @futurecheme

Ruha Tacey is a 2012 Chemical Engineer from Auburn University and an engineering career advocate since 2022.

As the daughter of a Mechanical Engineering mom, she's passionate about making women feel comfortable in STEM roles.

After internships at Disney, Chevron, Shaw Industries, and Hunt Refining, she went to work full-time for ExxonMobil and later, Ascend Performance Materials.

As a creator in the Engineering Career space, her message is simple: You have what it takes to be an engineer, and it's worth it.

Ivy Walker

Ivy Walker is a serial entrepreneur, Founder, multi-award-winning author, and content creator dedicated to transforming the workplace and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives. She considers herself an ALCHEPRENEUR® – which stands for Alchemist + Entrepreneur. Ivy believes that all things are possible when you hold the vision, infuse it with divine energy, and take practical action.