NEW ORLEANS (press release) — STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action has announced the appointment of Angèle McClain as Chief of Staff & Special Assistant to the CEO.
A native of New Orleans and a longstanding member of the STEM NOLA family, McClain’s journey is a powerful testament to the organization’s mission of cultivating STEM talent from the ground up. Her connection to STEM NOLA began in 2014 as one of its earliest high school participants. Over the years, she returned as an intern while pursuing her B.S. in Physics at Xavier University of Louisiana, later joining the STEM NOLA team after completing her M.S. in Engineering Management at the University of New Orleans.
Most recently, McClain served as an Engineer and Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she distinguished herself through rapid promotions and numerous awards for her leadership on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), McClain brings a depth of experience in strategic leadership, risk assessment, and complex project management.