About
STEM FORCE was founded by 2 young engineers who wanted to impact the state of Oklahoma. We achieve this by spreading the knowledge of STEM and the opportunities it provides. Our values are represented in the acronym FORCE, which stands for Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Commitment, and Excellence.
The main reason for starting this organization was to increase the amount of exposure and access to STEM in the community. Our goal is to influence and encourage the youth to create and nurture a passion for STEM. We do this through the internal manufacturing of affordable STEM kits.
We believe all students can pursue STEM.
Brent Gaddis II (President)
Studied Mechanical and Electrical engineering at the University of Central Oklahoma. He currently works as an electrical engineer at The Boeing Company. A native of Oklahoma City, he is very passionate about exposing the underrepresented youth to STEM and helping improve the community.
Sa’cha Sells (Vice President)
Sa’cha is currently a senior Chemical Engineering student at the University of Oklahoma. Having roots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she aims to inspire marginalized students to pursue STEM by increasing their exposure and accessibility to STEM.
Morgan Arline (Community outreach coordinator)
Morgan Arline is currently in Aircraft Modernization and Modification (AMM) Program Management as Executive Assistant to Nancy Anderson, Vice President of AMM at Boeing Oklahoma City.
Morgan has been recognized within and outside Boeing for her technical excellence and passion for STEM and diversity. Morgan has been recognized as a Modern Day Technology Leader by Black Engineers of the Year (BEYA) and Technology Rising Star by Women of Color STEM Conference. She also holds a position as the Boeing OKC Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Focal and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Focal. Morgan served as the OKC Professional Chapter President for NSBE and is currently in the Secretary role. In addition, she is a diversity champion by playing a pivotal role in furthering the conversations around micro inequities, racism and inequality, including leading a grass roots effort with the local Business Resource Groups to create a highly successful, well-attended Community Forum series.
Morgan holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University. Morgan outside of work enjoys traveling, being around family and friends and a good Netflix binge.
Meet the Board
We believe all students can pursue STEM.
Our Mission
STEM Force combines family, opportunity, resilience, commitment, and excellence to inspire innovation by exposing underrepresented students ages 6 through 18 about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).