Lynne Varner is the CEO of Washington STEM, a nonprofit working to ensure that every student in Washington — regardless of race, gender, income, or geography — has access to a meaningful STEM education and a clear path to economic mobility.

Lynne shares the barriers students face when exploring career paths and discovering their skills and passions. She outlines how Washington STEM is a key part of connecting students and schools with industry leaders who want to invest in the educations of the next generation of workers and innovators.