Meet the Sonic STEMMulus Board

Where Innovation Meets Impact

At Sonic STEMMulus, our board is more than a governing body—it’s a symphony of educators, musical scientists, artists, and advocates who believe in the transformative power of music and STEMM. Together, we guide the vision, steward resources, and build bridges for youth to thrive.

  • A portrait of a woman with long dark dreadlocks, wearing a black blazer, blue blouse, and pearl earrings, smiling against a gray background.

    Dr. Jelynn A. Martin

    Founder, Director

    Global Research Toxicologist, Bayer

    Percussionist and Vocalist

  • An older woman with short gray hair, wearing large black glasses, pearl earrings, a necklace, and a black patterned blouse, smiling against a light-colored curtain background.

    Ms. Gayle Danzy

    Board Member

    Director, Brenda Robinson Center

    Social, educational, and cultural development specialist

    Pianist

  • A woman with short platinum blonde hair, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a black top, smiling at the camera.

    Ms. Penelope Pinkston

    Board Member

    Manager of Polymer Testing, School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron

  • A woman with glasses and brown hair, smiling outdoors with green trees in the background, wearing a blue and green plaid shirt.

    Dr. Holly Troche

    Board Member

    Research Scientist, Charles River Laboratories

    Veterinarian

    Percussionist and Woodwind Player

  • Smiling man with short hair, gray beard, wearing a black collared shirt with a logo, standing outdoors in front of a modern glass building.

    Mr. Shaddrick Stinson

    Board Member

    Assistant Director, Collegiate Success, Office of Academic and Retention Support,University of Akron