The CPASS Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred MG Olivier, nationally renowned ophthalmologist, healthcare equity advocate, and CAHMCP alumna, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the John Bradley STEM Award for Inspirational Leadership (JBSAIL). The...
Charles Tate and Charissa Carroll mark significant milestones in their medical careers with help from the CPASS Foundation. Charles Tate was one of more than 30 million viewers who regularly tuned in to watch ER, a top-rated hospital drama that capped NBC’s “Must See...
Press Release: CPASS Foundation Honors Dr. Trevonne M. Thompson with 2024 John Bradley Award for Inspirational Leadership. Dr. Thompson, a professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology at the University of Illinois Chicago, is recognized for his exceptional work in promoting diversity in STEMM fields. His leadership and mentorship have profoundly impacted underrepresented students pursuing careers in medicine. The award will be presented at the Annual STEMM Pathways to Health Equity Breakfast on October 5, 2024.
This summer, our CPASS Foundation STEMM Scholars Academy gave high school sophomores an exciting glimpse into the world of healthcare during their visit to Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus. Designed to empower racially and ethnically underrepresented...
Brittany Nunez is a seasoned marketing professional with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Marketing, from Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. As a first-generation college graduate, Brittany brings over eight years of...
Asia brings a unique background to his role as Program Director for the CPASS STEMM Scholars Academy. As a first-generation college graduate, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia State University and expanded his knowledge in Logistics...
The CPASS Foundation hosted its Annual STEMM Pathways to Health Equity Breakfast, bringing together passionate individuals committed to advancing health equity in our communities. This event provided a platform for meaningful discussions and innovative strategies...
Tracie Screven is an adept technical professional with exceptional project management and strategy experience. In previous years, Tracie held various roles in Research and Development at Kraft Heinz for over 16 years. And most recently she held roles at SMASH as Site...
To grow a diverse workforce and address inequality Chicago companies need to innovate with STEMM hiring and promotion. The Illinois STEMM workforce is the sixth-largest in the US and growing fast. With an innovative job market and strong universities, students come to...
The pandemic accelerated development of artificial intelligence and automation. Now students as young as pre-K are learning to code. The pandemic forced laboratories, factories, and warehouses around the world to replace humans with robots. As the world reopens,...
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