About Us

Dr. Kristin Paterson, PharmD is a graduate of Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy. She has amassed over 10 years of experience working to diversify STEM fields through the development of mentorship programs, research internships and teaching initiatives in coordination with national organizations such as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists and the American Cancer Society. Her experience working at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. and Georgetown University School of Medicine managing multi-year, multi-million dollar programs with world class leadership has served as the foundation for the Institute for Equal Access, Inc.

Kendrya Mack, BS is an advocate for Black advancement and the utilization of Black resources. She previously led a Black Employee Resource Group while working at Impossible Foods, Inc. where she developed an annual farmers market to support Black farmers and small Black businesses, and put on a health fair to address the unmet social needs of the Black employees. She has supported the post secondary achievements of minority students through a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and her role on the UC Irvine Customer Experience Advisory Board for curriculum development. She has continued to foster meaningful relationship with community organizations, corporate enterprises and Black students to support them in their future endeavors

Kaylon Paterson, ME, EMGM has been an advocate for minority participation in STEM research over the last 12 years. During undergrad, he served as a fellow of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority participation (LSAMP) and was a two time fellow of Cultural Vistas exchange programs, where he received the 2022 Alumni Engagement award and continues to be a mentor today. Additionally, Kaylon has worked to develop STEM workforce diversification initiatives through his company Paterson Aerospace Systems Corp.