On this Women's History Month episode of The Smarty Art Brother, we look at women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of emergency management specialist, Latoya Simmons, a remarkable woman whose expertise has been pivotal in navigating some of the most critical health crises of our time.

Today's Guest

Latoya Simmons (@royaltycosplay) is an Emergency Management Specialist specializing in responding to infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters. She has helped investigate numerous national and international outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika for the state of Kentucky, at the Office of the Surgeon General of the United States, and the at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  

Today's Cohost/Guest

Stephanie (@bonafidesteph) been telling stories since she was a child. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies and graduated to reporting on the dilemma of being a closeted teenager by the time she was a high school student. That knack for words developed into a career as a journalist accumulating bylines in publications like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tennessean, Chicago Tribune and the Virginian-Pilot. Outside of journalism, she's worked in nonprofit communications and executive produced and co-created "What's the Word?," a podcast with a comedic take on culture and social issues dissected by two Southern Black girls.

Show Notes 

• Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities
• Special Topics Annual Report: Women in STEM
• Career Girls
• Smarty Art Brother Episode 6: Mental Health