Welcome to Engineers in Heels.
Empowering the next generation through STEAM education, innovation, and leadership.
Engineers In Heels is a community-focused organization dedicated to empowering students and future leaders through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education, mentorship, and engagement. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, creativity, innovation, and confidence by creating hands-on learning experiences, community events, and industry partnerships that connect students and families to real-world STEAM opportunities.
Empowering the next generation.
Through initiatives such as workshops, mentorship programs, and our Annual STEAM Fest, Engineers In Heels works to increase access, representation, and awareness within STEAM fields while building pathways for the next generation of innovators and changemakers.
A future where every student has the knowledge, exposure and opportunity to pursue success.
Our mission is to expand access, build skills, and advance academic success.
Counting to Calculus
A progressive mathematics program that helps students strengthen core skills, build confidence, and move from foundational concepts to more advanced problem-solving through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
STEAM Fairs
An interactive event that brings science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to life through hands-on activities, demonstrations, challenges, and opportunities for students to learn directly from profession
Engineering Exposure
A program designed to introduce students to real-world engineering fields, careers, tools, and problem-solving experiences so they can better understand where engineering can take them.
Global STEM Exchange
A cross-cultural learning initiative that connects students, educators, and STEM professionals across countries through shared projects, virtual collaboration, knowledge exchange, and global learning experiences.
A Passion.
Charity Ikpe, based in St. Louis, MO, US, is currently a Founder at Engineers In Heels.
Charity Ikpe brings experience from previous roles at Boeing and Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.. Charity Ikpe holds a 2019 – 2019 Technical Leadership Certificate @ Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering. With a robust skill set that includes Mission Operations, Satellite Command & Control, Satellite Systems, Project Management, Technical Leadership and more.
Charity Ikpe founded Engineers in Heels after seeing how limited exposure, mentorship, and access can keep talented students from ever considering engineering or other technical fields.
She wanted to create the kind of early opportunity that can change what a young person believes is possible for their future.
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