H. Puentes is the co-founder and executive director of San Diego Squared, a nonprofit he founded with partner Bill Rastetter that works to increase diversity in STEM careers through mentoring, scholarships and other programming
Harid “H.” Puentes’ work in diversity and inclusion in STEM-related fields for science, technology, engineering and math, is personal while also coming a bit naturally to him. As a freshman in high school, he earned perfect scores in math for the entire year. His teachers were impressed, but that was where it ended. No one followed up to encourage him in math, to inform him about potential careers in STEM, or considered introducing him to professionals who shared his background.
, the nonprofit he founded with Bill Rastetter, a veteran in the San Diego biotechnology and venture capital fields for more than 30 years. The organization is focused on increasing diversity in STEM careers among underrepresented students and their teachers with mentoring, financial assistance and other programming.in 2020 — is 37 and the co-founder and executive director of San Diego Squared.
Financial support is not new, but still the needle has not moved in STEM employment pipelines. The needle hasn’t moved because it is not just financial support that’s necessary to build diverse talent. When you pair financial support with authentic human connection, creating long-term, one-on-one mentorship, you can really make an impact.
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