Dr. Simone Soso is an animal ecologist and environmental scientist, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) diversity advocate, and community activist. She is the Program Director of the Quality Education for Minorities Network. In this role she guides the development, execution, and funding of programmatic activities (i.e. professional development trainings, technical assistance grant writing workshops, and communities of practice for faculty at Minority-serving institutions) dedicated to enhancing the education of students of color.