The SD2 Origin Story
Inspired by their backgrounds and the principles of belonging, connectedness, empathy, and authenticity, the two perhaps unlikely pair recognized their shared passion to bridge cultural gaps and create a sense of belonging for diversity in the workforce. “In today’s STEM workforce, belonging is missing,” says Rastetter. “Diversity and Inclusion are important parts to the equation, but alone are not sufficient. If we can empower Black, Latinx, Indigenous students to know that they belong in STEM, then we will have achieved a tremendous amount.”
