Dr. Grace Caldara is the Director at the Center for STEM Diversity at Tufts University, which is committed to building an inclusive, equity-driven community that empowers STEM students of all backgrounds. Dr. Caldara drives the strategic vision of the Center by engaging faculty, staff, and the broader campus community to create points of access and opportunity for all students.
Formerly, Dr. Caldara was the Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Supermajority, a non-profit organization working to advance gender equity through education, training, storytelling and activism. During her time at Supermajority she developed and facilitated a nationwide leadership program, run annually, in which she taught thousands of young women of color values-based leadership strategies. Additionally, she managed the 2.9-million-member Pantsuit Nation community focused on elevating personal stories and lived experiences from women from across the country. She also authored content for the book, Pantsuit Nation.
Dr. Caldara holds a Master’s and PhD in Chemistry from the University of California Irvine and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Boston College.
