Dia L. Jones, Ed.D., Executive Director
For over two decades, Dia L. Jones has been a transformative leader in education within the School District of Philadelphia. She has served students and families as an English teacher, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal of School Culture.
Dia earned her B.A. from the University of Central Oklahoma, an M.Ed. from Temple University, and an Ed.D. in Education Policy and Leadership from American University. Her qualitative dissertation examined the social and emotional supports adolescent Black girls need to remain motivated to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
As a program manager with the Columbia University Girls in STEM program and as an Executive Director with the STEM Educational Institute, Dia introduced hundreds of students to STEM college and career opportunities throughout the country. Dia’s objective is to replicate those national programs throughout Philadelphia to increase the number of underrepresented students in STEM locally.
Amor Henderson, Program Manager
Amor Henderson has always been passionate about her dreams. Amor graduated from Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus in 2019 with a 3.9 GPA. While in high school, Amor was active in the Honors Society and a leader on the volleyball team.
Amor earned a Bunton-Waller Scholarship to attend Penn State on a full academic scholarship. Amor graduated from Penn State in 2023 and earned a BS in Biobehavioral Health. Amor will graduate from Roxborough Memorial Nursing School in 2026 with an RN.
Amor is currently a Program Manager with the Philadelphia Robotics Coalition, where she works with students throughout Philadelphia to expand their robotics and STEM skills. Amor has a goal of becoming a Pediatric Nurse and continuing her career working with youth.