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Chenelle Covin receives prestigious Women of Color STEM Award
Unheard Voices Editor-in-Chief Chenelle Covin received the Women of Color STEM Award in Technical Innovation.

New Jersey native Chenelle Covin received the Women of Color STEM Award, one of the most prestigious accolades in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Ms. Covin received the Women of Color STEM Award in Technical Innovation for developing an automation tool that has made a significant impact at her organization in her technical career.
She officially accepted her award in Detroit, at the Women of Color (WOC) STEM DTX Conference on October 14th.
About The Women of Color STEM Conference And Awards
For over two decades, WOC STEM has been celebrating the exceptional contributions of women of color, inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals poised to secure high-wage jobs.
Tyrone D. Taborn, Co-Founder of the 2023 Women of Color STEM DTX Conference, explained, “We have chosen Ms. Covin as the recipient because she is part of an exceptional group of forward-thinking STEM experts. This year’s pool of candidates was exceptionally strong and represented a diverse collection of executive professionals.”
Women of Color in STEM
In 2023, the gender gap in STEM remains significant, with women making up only 28% of the STEM workforce. When looking at those numbers for Black and Hispanic women, the percentages stagger behind.
About Chenelle Covin Women of Color STEM Honoree
During Ms. Covin’s speech, the digital media and computer science consummate professional emphasized the importance that representation matters.
“Only a small percentage of women of color are in the STEM field. But we are here, driving innovation, making a difference, and showing that representation matters”, said Covin.
Watch Ms. Covin receive her award
Covin is a proud alumna of Monmouth University, where she received a B.S. in Business (Cum Laude) and a M.A. in Digital Communications. She recently obtained a professional certification in computer science from Harvard University online and will soon be starting her PhD studies.
Ms. Covin credits her love for STEM due to the nurturing of her father, who is a retired computer scientist turned social entrepreneur.
When Ms. Covin was 8 years old, her father enrolled her in the Program for Accelerated Careers in Computer Science (P.A.C.), which allowed her to explore her growing imagination with web technology.
Outside of her technical career, Ms. Covin is an award-winning digital media journalist and entrepreneur, spearheading innovative projects under Chenelle Designs.
Miss Chenelle Covin says she is honored to be part of this elite group of women, and will continue to represent and make a difference in any way she can.
Congratulations!
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