Long before he earned the “Dr.” before his name, Jarvis Sulcer had a 1.8 GPA at one point in high school—so you might say that learning to rise above challenges was his first step toward becoming the accomplished leader he is today.

An award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and strong advocate for education, Jarvis is passionate about helping young people of color gain access to vital STEM learning opportunities: He’s a first-generation college graduate whose experiences at Southern University, Cornell University, and in corporate America have given him unique insights into the importance of preparing these students for the future.