{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":182,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"182. Celeste Warren, Founder of Destination STEM, Inc, on Representation in STEM, Virtual Access, and Building the Future Workforce","slug":"182-celeste-warren-founder-of-destination-stem-inc-on-representation-in-stem-virtual-access-and-building-the-future-workforce","published_at":"2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/182-celeste-warren-founder-of-destination-stem-inc-on-representation-in-stem-virtual-access-and-building-the-future-workforce","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/82c8498c-16fc-445a-992e-03562186bdce.mp3","summary":"What happens when young people never see anyone who looks like them in the careers they dream about pursuing? And how can associations, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations help members build stronger, earlier, and more inclusive talent pipelines in response? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Celeste Warren, Founder of Destination STEM, Inc . Celeste discusses: How Destination STEM provides resources, educational awareness events, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarships to students of color and students in need who want to pursue STEM-related degrees and careers. Why representation matters so much, especially for middle school and high school students who are just beginning to imagine what their futures could look like. How Destination STEM uses college students and young professionals as virtual mentors for younger students, creating relatable role models who feel accessible and real. Why Celeste believes STEM pipeline work must start early, long before employers begin looking for talent in the current labor market. How Destination STEM’s family founding story, with Celeste, her daughter, and her son building the organization together, has become part of its unique appeal and authenticity. How the organization is doubling its scholarships and using its annual awards and recognition banquet as both a celebration and a major fundraising vehicle. Celeste’s big vision for Destination STEM: larger-scale conferences, stronger guidance for students, and a bigger role in building the future STEM workforce. References: Destination STEM Website","meta_description":"What happens when young people never see anyone who looks like them in the careers they dream about pursuing? And how can associations, nonprofits, and mi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1400,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/associations-thrive-5756942/episodes/182-celeste-warren-founder-of-destination-stem-inc-on-representation-in-stem-virtual-access-and-building-the-future-workforce/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/182-celeste-warren-founder-of-destination-stem-inc-on-representation-in-stem-virtual-access-and-building-the-future-workforce.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}