Aisha Lawrey

BIOGRAPHY

STEM advocate, Aisha Lawrey, has 20 years of experience on this journey. Working in industry, government, nonprofits, and education she knows how to engage many different stakeholders, at all levels. Her focus is on increasing the number of women and minorities in engineering. Aisha recently joined the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc. as the Senior Director, Programs and Scholarships. She is responsible for planning, directing and executing all scholarships and program activities. Prior to joining NACME, Aisha was the Director of Engineering Education with the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME). She directed and guided the work of ASME in helping to shape the future of mechanical engineering and engineering technology. Aisha obtained a Master of Public Administration and Policy from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. A New Jersey native, Aisha now resides in Maryland with her husband and 12-year-old twins.

Education

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Rutgers Graduate School of Education
• MPA Rutgers Graduate School of Education
• BE Stevens Institute of Technology
• Science Park High School

Companies

• Training & Certification: Head of Global Education Programs, AMER Amazon Web Services (AWS) (2021)
• AAAS IF/THEN STEM Ambassador IF/THEN (2019 — 2021)
• Senior Director, Programs and Scholarships National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (2019 — 2021)
• Director - Engineering Education, Diversity, and Outreach AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) (2015 — 2019)
• Manager, Engineering Education AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) (2012 — 2015)
• SOE - Engineering Research Center: Associate Director - Education, Outreach, & Diversity Rutgers University (2008 — 2012)
• HR Workforce Development: Technical Trainer and Learning Effectiveness Manager VERIZON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (2006 — 2008)
• Career Management Specialist Rutgers Business School (2005 — 2006)
• Adjunct professor Rutgers Business School (2005 — 2006)