S.C.O.R.E, INC S.T.E.M NON-PROFIT
S.C.O.R.E, INC is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that focuses on empowering girls aged 13-18 to pursue degrees and careers in S.T.E.M fields. The organization, led by sisters Dr. Janelle Davison and Dr. Joya Lyons, offers mentorship, internships, and conferences, particularly targeting young girls from low to middle-income backgrounds.
Mission and Objectives
The organization aims to expose, empower, and encourage girls aged 13-18 to pursue degrees and careers in S.T.E.M. fields. It provides essential tools and resources to support this mission, specifically targeting young girls from low to middle-income backgrounds who are rising high school juniors. The organization seeks to increase minority representation of African American and Hispanic American women in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and ophthalmology.
Founders
S.C.O.R.E, INC was founded by Dr. Janelle Davison, OD, and Dr. Joya Lyons, DDS, who are sisters. Both founders attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which informs their commitment to increasing opportunities for minority girls in S.T.E.M. fields.
Programs and Specialties
The organization specializes in mentorship, internships, and conferences aimed at supporting young girls in their pursuit of S.T.E.M. careers. Since its founding in 2017, S.C.O.R.E has awarded $25,000 in summer intern scholarships and has facilitated various partnerships to enhance its programming.
Partnerships and Collaborations
S.C.O.R.E has engaged in several partnerships to further its mission. Notable collaborations include a 2019-2020 partnership with Microsoft Store and a 2018-2019 partnership with the TIE Foundation focused on Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, in 2018, the organization partnered with JC Penny to provide Dress for Success suit donations to the minority female senior graduating class of Coretta Scott King Academy.
Impact and Outreach
The organization has successfully matriculated 25 junior and senior minority girls through its summer healthcare internship program. S.C.O.R.E aims to accept 300 minority high school girls into its programs by the year 2040, addressing the underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic American women in healthcare professions.