“Teamwork makes the dream work” - Maxwell
Our Story: Give Back
STEMUplift Foundation was founded on the belief that education and equal opportunity are the key to a brighter future. It all began when our founders, Dr. True and Naly, witnessed firsthand the impact that a lack of resources could have on a community. Growing up in a neighborhood where STEM education and opportunity were scarce, they understood the challenges that many young people face when pursuing their passions.
Determined to make a difference, Dr. True and Naly started a grassroots initiative to bring hands-on STEM learning to underserved community. Through partnerships with educators, institutions, and volunteers, STEMuplift Foundation has provided several opportunities for students to engage with STEM in meaningful ways.
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision”
Co-founder, COO
Naly holds a bachelor's degree. Prior to STEMUplift Foundation, she worked for Stanford University School of Medicine, Kaiser Foundation, and San Diego County Health & Human Services.
Co-founder, Director
Dr. True, with over 20 years in the STEM field, holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and serves in a leadership role at Sony. A passionate advocate for STEM, he has been recognized for his efforts, receiving the 2019 University of California San Diego (UCSD) Alumni Changemaker Award and the 2022 UCSD Electrical & Computer Engineering Service Award. With over 120 patents to his name, Dr. True’s groundbreaking innovations have been featured at premier events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and highlighted in major media outlets, including USA Today, PC Magazine, and The Verge.
