Our Voices, Our Future
Speak Out Sisterhood
a global nonprofit elevating young professionals to eradicate barriers to equality for women in STEM
Our Founder
Hi! I'm Aynsley Szczesniak, a proactive STEMinist and youth leader empowering women in STEM to shatter the glass ceiling. I'm an Honors Carolina Scholar studying Biology, Mathematics, and Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I am also the youngest member of the Advisory Board of the Carolina Women's Center. I'm proud to be the North Carolina State Lead of Million Women Mentors and an ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalist
As a young woman in STEM myself, I’ve felt the weight of imposter syndrome, and I’ve realized that what carries me through is self-confidence, self-advocacy, and a network of trusted mentors I can depend on. That’s why I’ve built Speak Out Sisterhood, a global nonprofit empowering young professional women in STEM. As CEO, I unite a team of incredible women worldwide in a mission to equip one another with the skills and strength to succeed in STEM, and to take the lead in the exhilarating innovation of STEM.
Meet the Leadership Team
We're a team of young women from across the world united around one vision: empowering women to advance and succeed in STEM.
Aynsley Szczesniak
Chief Executive Officer
UNC Chapel Hill
Morayo Akintonde
Chief Human Officer
Howard University
Rhea Rajesh
Executive Assistant
Arizona State University
Keisha Marie Geyrozaga
Head of Curriculum
University of Roehampton
Satakshi Chakraborty
Programs Assistant
Handique Girls' College
Durga Iyer
Outreach Assistant
Arizona State University
Hasini Pasagadugula
Website Manager
UNC Chapel Hill
Jiyoo Choi
Finance Assistant
Hamda Said
Finance Assistant
Our Values
Bravery
Transparency
Truth
Inclusivity
Diversity