Dr. Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz is a scientist, educator, communicator and advocate of diversity and inclusion in the careers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Throughout her professional career, Greetchen has participated in countless initiatives in Puerto Rico, the United States and beyond, including the creation of projects and collaborations in science education, communication, outreach and public policy. Greetchen, is currently the Director of the Science Education Program and Community Partnerships at non-profit Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR). At CienciaPR, Greetchen founded the “Borinqueña” blog, focused on empowering Hispanic women and girls in STEM, and the first Girl’s in STEM Ambassadors Program in Puerto Rico, Seeds of Success. Greetchen’s role in elevating underrepresented groups in STEM also include her contributions at the PuertoRico Science, Technology and Research Trust, the Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologists, the American Society for Microbiology, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as one of their IF/THEN Ambassadors. Her work and projects has received numerous awards and honors from various organizations, and has been featured on a diversity of local and international media
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