Jason Coleman
2024-2025 University of Chicago Scholar
Chicago, IL
Executive Director, Project SYNCERE
Building a diverse pipeline of STEM talent poised to create transformative innovations.
Jason Coleman is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project SYNCERE, a nonprofit organization committed to preparing underrepresented students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Since its inception in 2008, Project SYNCERE has impacted over 35,000 students on Chicago's South and West sides, through programs such as ENpowered, which introduces thousands of students annually to engineering concepts through interactive projects, and E-CADEMY, a unique year-round initiative preparing middle and high school students for post-secondary success in STEM. Jason oversees strategic planning, program development, financial stability, and community engagement, ensuring that the organization's mission aligns with the needs of the community by fostering a more diverse, innovative, and inclusive future in STEM. Through the Scholars program, Jason seeks to develop a sustainable program model that will expand Project SYNCERE’s reach to additional communities within and beyond Chicago.
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