Karolynn Tom
CRESCENT Program Coordinator
Heritage University
Karolynn Tom is the NSF-HSI CRESCENT Grant Program Coordinator for Heritage University. Ms. Tom earned a BA in Sociology and BS in Chemistry from Whitworth University, a MS in Biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University and a MS in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University. She has worked in agricultural research as well as in various youth development programs. Ms. Tom utilizes her unique background to encourage and support students from under-represented groups to pursue STEM degrees and careers.
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