STEMFirst was set up in 2011 by Helen Heggie and Sue Hargreaves. Together Helen and Sue have grown STEMFirst into what it is today, a highly respected STEM Consultancy who are seen as an expert in all things STEM, Careers and Employability related.

 

Helen Heggie is Director of STEMFirst with responsibility for STEM Engagement and new programme development.

As well as being a Chartered Engineer, with over ten years of experience working in industry both in the UK and Overseas, Helen is a qualified teacher and has been involved in STEM Outreach, linking industry to education, for over 25 years. Dedicated to helping young people develop their personal skills and understand how exciting and essential engineering is to society,  Helen is very vocal about STEM and is committed to inspiring the next generation.

Helen is an expert advisor to the BBC and was awarded the prestigious Women In Science and Engineering, (WISE) Award by HRH Princess Anne, for her work as a STEM Advisor and promoting engineering to young women and girls.

Contact Helen:
helen.heggie@stemfirst.com
07808 646 493

 

Sue Hargreaves is Director of STEMFirst with responsibility for STEM Ambassador Programme liaison, training and development.

Sue’s extensive corporate background in Financial Services and Customer Relations ensures that STEMFirst prides ourselves on our attention to detail and exceptional customer service. Sue has worked with many Blue Chip companies over the years in the field of Adult Training and Personal Development and is passionate about providing inspirational opportunities for young people and real world awareness.

Due to her outstanding facilitation of the STEM Ambassador Hub in Lancashire and Cumbria, Sue has been contracted by STEM Learning UK to train other STEM Ambassador Hubs in best practice procedures and project management.

Contact Sue:
sue.hargreaves@stemfirst.com
07921 678 095