Ensuring a Diverse and Flourishing Workforce of the Future.
Biocom Generation STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by Biocom, the leading accelerator of the life sciences in California. We work with schools, school districts, community organizations, and industry to create pathways for students interested in pursuing a career in California’s thriving life science industry. Our innovative year-round programs and events serve K-12 students and educators, ensuring a diverse and flourishing workforce of the future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower the next generation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) visionaries through education and exploration. Our programming sparks a love of STEAM in K-12 students and exposes them to careers in which their unique strengths can be utilized. We want students to know that whatever their skills and interests, there is a place for them in STEAM, and a STEAM career path is realistic, regardless of gender, race, or socio-economic status. Generation STEAM provides opportunities in areas where resource and education equality has historically lacked.

Our Team
Sara PaganoExecutive DirectorBiocom Generation STEAM
Brandon LeckDirectorBiocom Generation STEAM
Dolores FloresManager, Marketing & EventsBiocom Generation STEAM
Annie WarnerManager, Community RelationsBiocom Generation STEAM
Valerie CournoyerSenior Manager, EducationBiocom
Julian SchalkScience Education & Lab CoordinatorGeneration STEAM
Madison CallahanProgram CoordinatorGeneration STEAM
Board of Directors
Music WatsonBoard ChairChief of Staff, San Diego County Office of Education
David Webb, Ph.D.Board TreasurerCEO, Rev-Therapeutics
Steve SnyderBoard SecretaryCEO, Fleet Science Center
Steve BriggsProfessor, Cell & Developmental BiologyUC San Diego
Sabine Hadida, Ph.D.Senior Vice President, Site HeadVertex Pharmaceuticals (San Diego)
Joe PanettaPresident EmeritusBiocom
Jimmy PascascioCo-Founder, Video DirectorMusic Notes
Jeffrey T. RobertsDean and Professor of Chemistry, College of SciencesSan Diego State University
Tory SeeCommunity Relations ManagerViasat, Inc.
Jennifer StormExecutive DirectorSan Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation