There’s one issue that brings together leaders in science, engineering, industry, higher education and labor—STEM is fundamental to American success. Science is US unites these sectors in a single-minded effort to reinforce this message.
With policymakers requiring increased guidance on scientific issues, our goals have never been more essential. We promote science and evidence-based decision making in public policy while building federal support for research.
Our future is counting on it.
Principles
Science is US unites organizations and individuals that share common beliefs.
- We are champions for science.
- We respect all STEM professionals.
- We believe that policy has a role to play in advancing science and technology.
- And we believe that science and engineering have a role to play in advancing policy.
Steering Committee
Representatives of leading science and engineering organizations and at-large members guide the work of Science is US.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- American Chemical Society
- American Geophysical Union
- American Physical Society
- Consortium of Social Science Associations
- Council on Competitiveness
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA
Staff
Rachel Kerestes
Executive Director
As a trained biologist and public policy analyst, Rachel Kerestes leads Science is US from a unique breadth of experience. Her work in advocacy and marketing, combined with executive and leadership roles at national nonprofits, industry groups and public affairs consultancies, prepared her to guide the mission to success.
Fernanda Durand
Public Affairs Director
With years of experience in journalism, grassroots advocacy campaigns and academic research on issues of communications development, Fernanda Durand brings a strategic mindset to the role of Public Affairs Director. She is dedicated to connecting government issues to individual’s day-to-day lives by telling stories that resonate, inform and ultimately move people.
Alev Sezer-Jacobs
Digital Operations Manager
A start-up mindset and an extensive ad agency background fuel Alev Sezer-Jacob’s enthusiasm and strategic thought for our digital operations. With deep studies in cross-cultural communications, she helps propel the vision in both distinctive and inclusive ways.
Tatiana Nin
Program Manager
The effort to expand the use of science and engineering in policy decision-making through energetic field operations is organized by Tatiana Nin. Her experience in social impact campaigns draws from time managing several non-profit programs at the national level. Combined with her academic background, Tatiana’s knack for both focusing on research and building partnerships is essential to our program strategy.