Episode 22: Melissa Risteff – Couragion

Melissa Risteff is the CEO & Co-Founder of Couragion, a social enterprise generously supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), AT&T Aspire, and the Colorado Office of Economic Development. Their mission is to inspire underrepresented students to pursue STEM pathways and fuel educator confidence to succeed in the classroom.

Melissa shares the mission of Couragion, the moment she decided to strike out on her own, and the positive impacts they are having on students across Colorado.

Links to things we talk about:

• Melissa Risteff on LinkedIn
• Couragion
• Couragion Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

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