LEADERSHIP
Donna Hylton
Board of Directors Chairman | President | CEO
Donna Hylton is a community leader with over 30 years of experience. She began her technology career in college while working as a Data Center Coordinator in New York City. She has worked as an end-user database specialist, programmer, systems team leader, and information systems manager before making the transition to academia. She worked as a Professor and the Program Coordinator of the Computer Information Technology Systems and Management Information Systems degree programs at Middlesex Community College for 25 years the college until her retirement in July 2022.
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In 2017 Donna took a sabbatical leave from Middlesex Community College to attack the problem of the underrepresentation of women, girls, and people of color in STEM. Out of this community endeavor, Donna founded the STEAM Train non-profit organization that works to move generations of under resourced and underrepresented populations to STEM. Today, Donna serves as STEAM Train’s President/CEO and she is joined by a Board of Directors who are STEM professionals.
Donna earned her undergraduate degree in Administrative Computer Systems from Hofstra University, in Hempstead, Long Island, and her master’s degree in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Central Connecticut State University. She has also earned a second master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Donna and her husband Pastor Paul Hylton have served in Christian ministry at Shiloh Christian Church since 1988. Working alongside her husband, who is the church’s Senior Pastor, Donna serves as Pastor of Administration and Counseling. Donna sees the sum total of her work in academia, the community, and the ministry as a part of God’s purpose and plan for her life and, as such, she strives to do it all with excellence and humility, so that He would be glorified. (James 1:27)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The STEAM Train will benefit from the support and experience of an especially talented Board of Directors
who were recruited to ensure that the organization benefited from range of key viewpoints, had access to critical
specialized knowledge and represented important constituents.
Together the Directors add expertise from the fields of science, engineering, physics, mathematics,
information technology, community engagement, education, law, and financial management.
E. Wayne Rose
Technology Education Officer | Board Member
Dr. Rose is a highly experienced and accomplished executive leader, innovative IT strategist, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer and digital transformation expert. He has a strong background in technology, organization/digital transformation, information security, and culture and change management with government, public industry, and higher-education hands-on strategic leadership experience. Wayne has held several positions to include: Senior IT Executive for government and higher education organizations, VP for IT and CIO/CISO Bowie State University, Division Chief, IT Business Management Strategy and Planning for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), just to name a few.
Laurie Robinson
Chief Financial Officer | Board Member
Laurie, now retired, worked at Verizon as an Engineer. Prior to her transition to Verizon, Laurie worked at AT&T as an Electrical Engineer for over 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and a MBA degree in Finance from Quinnipiac University.
Michael Turner
Treasurer | Board Member
Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of diverse and escalating responsibilities in manufacturing, engineering, research, business consulting, and executive leadership. He started his career with DuPont, and after 25 years transitioned and started his own Business Consulting practice. Mike is the former Vice President of Manufacturing & Engineering for Perdue Agribusiness Inc., a division of Perdue Farms Inc., overseeing more than 60 diverse manufacturing facilities in the US. Mike enjoys mentoring and giving back to the youth, having served as an AAU Girls basketball and HS Girls Volleyball Coach for seven years.
Maggie O'Hanlon
Secretary | Board Member
Maggie O’Hanlon is a nonprofit professional currently based in Brooklyn, NY. She first joined the STEAM Train executive board while at Wesleyan University where she earned a B.A. in American Government and Environmental Studies. Most of Maggie’s nonprofit work has centered around environmental advocacy and policy. She currently works at the State Energy and Environmental Impact Center, an academic center at NYU School of Law. Maggie also enjoys working with youth as a teacher, coach, and mentor.
Mukshud Ahamed
Board Member
Mukshud, a Middlesex Community College graduate, holds a B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Wesleyan University. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University, he worked on antibiotic-resistant bacteria treatment with Dr. Erika Taylor and studied plant innate immune systems at Yale University under Nicole Clay. Committed to STEM accessibility, Mukshud advocates for inclusive exposure and training.
Deboala Bamgbose
Board Member
Chemical Engineer that works as an Air Pollution Control Engineer at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (the Agency), where she has extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations. She has a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and is licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Connecticut.
Genieva DePass
Board Member
Litigation and enforcement associate Genieva DePass joined Ropes & Gray’s Washington, D.C. office in 2017. Genieva’s practice includes anti-corruption, internal investigations, financial fraud investigations and complex civil litigation. She maintains an active pro bono practice representing victims of domestic violence in partnership with the D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project. ​
Maamle Adjoka-Nartey
Board Member
Data Analyst at Travelers Insurance in a Leadership Development Program that allows her to rotate into different analytical roles for the next two years, allowing her to work both with business partners and software developers. She just recently received her MBA with a certificate in Business Analytics and Business Leadership from Central Connecticut State University.
Mukshud Ahamed
Board Member
Mukshud is graduate of Middlesex Community College and received his B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Wesleyan University. Mukshud is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Molecular and Cell Biology from Stony Brook University.
He previously worked under the guidance of Dr. Erika Taylor developing novel ways to treat antibiotic resistant bacteria. Prior to that, he worked under the guidance of Nicole Clay ya Yale University studying the plant innate immune system.
Mukshud firmly believes in giving back, and ensuring that exposure and training in STEM is accessible for everyone.
Deboala Bamgbose
Board Member
Chemical Engineer that works as an Air Pollution Control Engineer at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (the Agency), where she has extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
She has a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and is licensed
as a professional engineer in the State
of Connecticut.
Deboala Bamgbose
Board Member
Chemical Engineer that works as an Air Pollution Control Engineer at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (the Agency), where she has extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
She has a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and is licensed
as a professional engineer in the State
of Connecticut.
in memoriam
barbara hammond
Barbara was a statistician/programming professional. She worked at EverSource as a Market Research Analyst, Statistician, Human Resource Analyst, SAS programmer.
In 2001, Barbara gained employment with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in Wallingford, CT as a SAS Programmer. There she worked on clinical trial data analysis and programming in various therapeutic areas.
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In January 2021, Barbara passed away. She will be greatly missed.
