The Southwest Alabama STEM Ecosystem unites educators, industry, government, and community partners to create a thriving future for every student in Region 7.
Lindsey is a proud Mobilian and graduate of The University of South Alabama, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. After a wonderful teaching career in Pensacola, Florida, she relocated home to Alabama, where she taught second grade for 7 years. With a love of all things science, art, and tinkering, she began an unexpected entrepreneurial journey in 2020, launching STEAMCamp for Kids — a program serving students ages 4-13+ through hands-on, screen-free experiences. Most recently, she has published an Early Childhood STEM Curriculum and partnered with The Alabama STEM Council in the establishment of regional ecosystems. Lindsey resides in Gulf Shores with her husband Dennis and two kids and is a proud military mom to her oldest son, who is serving in the US Army.
Tammy Ruffin, a Mobile, Alabama native and Spring Hill College graduate with a B.S. in International Business, began her career at the International Trade Center, where she focused on global trade opportunities. Her work sparked a passion for reducing poverty through financial empowerment. Over a decade in the financial sector, Tammy championed sustainable solutions to poverty through global capital initiatives. Returning to Mobile, she founded Little Angels, LLC, a nonprofit providing free diapers to low-income families. Tammy's career, education, and community involvement reflect her deep commitment to service — a value she strives to grow within herself and inspire in others.
Our mission is to inspire, equip, and unite individuals through education and collaboration, creating a sustainable workforce that aligns curriculum with real-world skills. We aim to recognize talents, cultivate opportunities, and support the ongoing growth of a resilient workforce that thrives in today's evolving landscape.
Our vision is to recognize student talents and create pathways that promote ongoing growth for a resilient workforce. We aim to ensure that K-12 students across Southwest Alabama, from zip code to zip code, can engage in meaningful STEM and workforce development opportunities that enhance their lives and strengthen our communities.
These organizations across Southwest Alabama power our ecosystem. Filter by category to explore the network.
