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STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation is a Black led nonprofit that was created to address structural and systemic issues that impact entry into the STEMM fields and advancement in STEMM of underrepresented groups, and health outcomes for marginalized groups navigating cancer. Our mission is: to increase STEMM workforce diversity and improve outcomes for underrepresented, underserved, and marginalized populations across the cancer care continuum. Our vision is: To have a trained workforce that reflects the populations experiencing the greatest disparities, and to increase cancer awareness and survivorship for all.
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| Sep 18, 2025 | SCHEQ to Host 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Interventions Summit in Chicago - Advancing Solutions for Improved Outcomes | SCHEQ 2024 Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Group Photo SCHEQ Founder at Podium at 2024 Lung Summit SCHEQ Lung Cancer Social Media Breakout Session SCHEQ’s 3rd Lung Cancer Interventions Summit unites leaders in Chicago to drive solutions re... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | SCHEQ Foundation Awarded Best STEM Diversity & Cancer Health Equity Nonprofit in the United States | SCHEQ STEMM Award SCHEQ Founder, Dr. Manley, with 2025 NPO Award SCHEQ Logo National award recognizes SCHEQ Foundation’s leadership in advancing diversity in STEMM fields and promoting equitable cancer care for underserved groups As a first... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Bridging Innovation and Market: The Dynamic Duo of Ben Gulak and Kevin Harrington | In the vast landscape of entrepreneurship, two figures stand out: Ben Gulak and Kevin Harrington. One is a visionary inventor, the other a master marketer. Together, they embody the dual forces that drive innovation from concept to consumer... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 'Original Shark' Kevin Harrington Selects Ten Innovative, Disruptive Founders Kevin Harrington has invested in several innovative and disruptive founders over the years. Here, Kevin has handpicked ten founders who are shaking things up. | Ben Gulak Networked Artistic Learning Algorithm (NALA) is an AI-driven art tech startup founded in 2020 by Benjamin (Ben) Gulak, a MIT graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Data Econometrics, and a lifelong passion for art. NALA i... |