Meet our Board of Directors
Dr. Louise Jennings
Dr. Louise Jennings
Dr. Louise Jennings
Louise Jennings, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Education at Colorado State University. A former middle and high school teacher, she promotes DEIJ in education (diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice) in her teaching, research, and service. Dr. Jennings has also directed and supported youth empowerment programs at CSU and in partnership with local school districts. She has published articles and books on inquiry-based learning, critical youth empowerment, and DEIJ in education.
April Lafferty
Dr. Louise Jennings
Dr. Louise Jennings
April Lafferty is a geologist and a partner in a private consulting firm. Ms. Lafferty and her firm assist companies with regulatory compliance and permitting. April is committed to promoting women in STEM academics and careers.
In her free time, she enjoys experiencing the Colorado outdoors.
Leslie Patterson
Dr. Louise Jennings
Leslie Patterson
Leslie (the one on the left) is the founder of The Quarter Project and BOD Treasurer. Leslie currently works as a mechanical design engineer for Integrated MEP, designing plumbing systems for commercial buildings. Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Leslie founded The Quarter Project as a tool to promote women, primarily marginalized, in STEM academics and careers. Leslie is also currently pursuing a PhD in Equity, Education and Transformation at Colorado State University. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family (three of five of her children are in the photo), working on her farm, doing construction, quilting, and working on The Quarter Project.
Meet our Staff
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
I am a 3rd year at Colorado State University studying Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology, with a minor in Science Communication. I am a first generation college student from Kansas City, Missouri, and have hopes of getting a PhD in Microbiology after my Bachelors. I work at The Quarter Project as the Outreach Coordinator, and I absolutely adore it! My favorite part of the job is being able to see the kids' creativity take over during our engineering lessons, I can practically see their eyes lighting up!
Emma Holloway, Project Director
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
Our faculty consists of experienced educators and professionals who are passionate about their fields and committed to providing the best possible education to our students. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also caring mentors who provide personalized guidance to our students.
Our Partnerships
Elizabeth Williams, Outreach Coordinator
Our Partnerships
We have established partnerships with leading educational institutions and organizations around the world. These partnerships allow us to offer our students unique opportunities such as study abroad programs, internships, and research collaborations. We are proud to be part of a global network of educators and learners who share our commitment to quality education.
Testimonials from the Field
Exploring Science Together: Empowering Young Girls Through Curiosity and Collaboration"
“I love this program…I like walking with my younger sister to the center and engaging in science activities. Sometimes, it is difficult to remember terms but I remember most of the experiments….like what did we do? I like working with materials and waiting to see results. The best thing is we are all girls …it is less scary. I am not afraid to ask questions or make mistakes. I love talking about our experiments with my parents too. My sister is younger than me, but she likes her science experiments as much as I do. Now, when my brothers share their soccer stories, we share our science stories at a dinner table.”
