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Yamilée Toussaint

@yamileebeach

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CEO/Founder of @stemfromdance | @ifthenshecan Ambassador | Educational Innovation Abie Award Winner #AnitaB | Technologist | Dancer

Brooklyn, NY
Joined November 2019
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
1 week until I attend SXSW EDU 2023! I'm so excited for my session Science in Culture: Literature, Hip Hop, & Dance alongside @sciencesandbox @newcommproject and @uhhmuseum. Read more about this amazing opportunity at
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I'm excited to announce I've been selected as an Anthem Award recipient! @AnthemAwards celebrates purpose and mission-driven work from people & organizations all over the globe who create lasting impact. I'm thrilled to give girls the tools to succeed in STEM through this award
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Yamilée Toussaint
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“𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲.” – Idowu Koyenikan Community is at the heart of STEM From Dance. Once girls participate in our programs, they are part…
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Yamilée Toussaint
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When I was a little girl, I LOVED to dance. I was reserved, but I felt powerful and important on stage. I also loved math and gravitated toward numbers. As an adult, I felt compelled to figure out a way to combine my two passions. I still loved the art…
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
My very first engineering class at MIT left a lasting impression on me. It’s actually what fueled my drive to launch STEM From Dance. As I took my seat and looked around at my peers, I was immediately struck with a realization. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗘?…
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Dance + STEM is often a hard combination to visualize. Here’s what we’re all about >>
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Girls are the future of #CS and #STEM. I’m happy to share that I will be speaking at the 2023 #InfyXRoads in less than two weeks with other incredible women in computer science, as we discuss the most impactful ways to inspire the next generation of girls in STEM. @InfyFoundation
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2 years
Happy Giving Tuesday! @STEMFrom Dance planted its roots in Brooklyn 10 years ago and it's been an honor to take part in #BrooklynGives. We're bringing STEM to center stage with the goal of ending race and gender disparity in STEM fields. Join by heading to
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Immense gratitude to everyone who celebrated with us last night. It's hard to believe that what started as an idea and a small crowdfunding campaign has bloomed into STEM From Dance. For those of you who couldn't make it, go explore our new website!
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Our anniversary celebration is tomorrow! Join us as we kick off our next act with ambitious plans and a bold transformation. Head to to register for the event tomorrow at 6:00 PM ET. You won't want to miss this.
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
@STEMFromDance is participating in #BrooklynGives & it's remarkable to see so many grassroots orgs coming together. Help us transform the STEM field by empowering girls of color with the know-how, experience, and confidence to dream big in STEM.
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Join me at Center Stage - a special event to celebrate a decade of @STEMFromDance & to recommit to empowering girls in STEM. We'll be reflecting on milestones with the help of some special guests & unveiling some exciting news about our future. Register at
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
It was an honor to speak at the Advancing CS Education panel yesterday where I shared SFD’s commitment to bringing our programs to eight cities by the end of 2023. #CSforALL #STEM #dance #Memphis
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
Join me at the @CSForALL Summit for a discussion on advancing computer science education! I'm honored to be alongside such inspiring panelists: @ruthef, @kamaubobb, @indigitize, and @vexrobotics. Tune in at 11:50AM EST
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
I'm thrilled to join the #CSEd community as we come together to share, learn and celebrate the national @CSforALL movement next week at the 2022 #CSforALLSummit. Make sure to register at to take part in this inspiring event & to catch our girls perform!
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
I'm thrilled to be speaking at the Wonder Women Tech Virtual Summit! Grab your tickets and join me in this powerful 3-day summit that will Innovate. Empower. Ignite. & Amplify! Head to @wonderwomentech for more info on the conference starting tomorrow.
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
My statue is going to the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden from Sept 9 - Dec 31! I'm so excited to continue to be a part of this project and to be among such great company of fellow women in STEM. Head to to learn about the “Pop Up.” @ifthenshecan
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Yamilée Toussaint
2 years
I'm so excited to be featured as @Margauxny's newest Gaux Girl! In our interview, I shared how STEM From Dance incorporates joy into STEM, and the impact that shift has had on young girls. For the full interview head to
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Yamilée Toussaint
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RT @peoplesTV: 💻 + 💃🏿 = @stemfromdance Today’s #womenshistorymonth women-led business is STEM From Dance, an organization founded by @yami
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