• Michelle Dow Managing Director Michelle is our Managing Director. If you’ve met her then you will already know what she is about. In fact, she has probably got you involved in the quest to inspire and engage our young people. If you’ve yet to met her…then what are you waiting for? There is always cake on standby.

    Always one for the non-traditional approach Michelle began her career as an apprentice Gas Service Engineer in the early 90's and was quickly identified as one to watch. Moving swiftly through the ranks she swapped her gas van for a BMW and began the challenge of management in a large organisation.

    Fast forward a few years & the first incarnation of the company, MerseySTEM was born out of the need to take action to provide a translation and engagement service between industry & education that is honest, effective & innovative. As the reputation and geography of 'her patch' grew All About STEM became the natural successor and the new name and vision was launched in 2016. Merseyside and beyond!!

    Businesses need to attract new talent in a fast paced technological world and schools need to equip our young people for the future at the same pace. But, critically, both are often inundated with information whilst facing their own sectors’ evolving challenges.
  • Alison Christoffer Operations Manager Ali keeps the wheels turning and keeps us all on course - always on the go and with a special talent for translating strategy into action. Ali oversees our working relationships with partner companies and organisations, as well as our engagement with and advice to schools & teachers or community groups. It’s her personal mission to ensure that it is relevant, supportive, and purposeful.

    With a twenty-year teaching career, spent as a Head of Department and Pastoral Lead in a large secondary school, Ali has a deep understanding of, and a sharp insight into, the evolving educational landscape as well as the implications of policy and the day to day challenges these present to teachers at the chalk face.

    It was this passion and understanding of teachers’ needs that inspired Michelle to poach Ali to become her ‘right-hand woman’ and embark upon the All About STEM adventure. Together they have successfully grown the business from scratch with their people-centred approach.

    We believe that good communication is key to ensuring that we’re the trusted voice for our teachers, businesses and other stakeholders, helping them to filter out the noise. Ali’s talent for remembering names and faces is legendary, as is her ability to relate and ‘speak human’. But you probably already know this!
  • Helen McCann Project Manager - Quality In her role as Project Manager, Helens leads logistics. She streamlines, develops and manages processes to coordinate colleagues and contracts and efficiently organises our services for employers, partners, schools and colleges.

    Quality assurance - Helen is the human equivalent of our team hub!
  • Selena Ledgerton Web, Media & Marketing Manager Selena is our 24/7 web, media and marketing overlord.

    It is essential in today’s social and connected age that All About Futures & All About STEM stay current and that you are up to date with everything we're doing. Too often great inspirational things happen in our schools and colleges that nobody ever finds out about. Selena’s job is to spread the word far and wide about our programmes and events, and celebrate the amazing partners, employers and students that help make them happen. Whether it’s offers, collaborations, ideas or event coverage, Selena is your girl.

    She manages all things digital in real-time, so be sure to explore this website for the latest news, resources, events, inspiration & more!

    Get in touch to share what you are doing or celebrate being inspirational.
    @AllAboutFutures @AllAboutSTEM
  • Kev McCann Project Manager - Design, Print, Brand Kev is all about BRAND. He is our go-to-guy when we want something with that extra special sparkle! When the rest of the team think they have past the finish line on a piece of work, its really Kev who gets the final baton and is up till all hours giving all our work the polished look that you know and instantly recognise.
    King of Copy, Prince of Print, Master of the pull up banner... call Kev if your business or school needs some help with any type of design, print or brand.
  • Paul Seton Project Manager - The Careers & Enterprise Company Paul comes to us with a wealth of experience in both the electronics industry and education.

    With All About Futures he works alongside the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and The Careers and Enterprise Company in supporting schools to deliver a Careers Education that meets the statutory Gatsby Benchmarks for Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).

    Call Paul if you want to know all about The Gatsby Benchmarks.
  • Jemma Grindlay Project Manager - Employers Jemma brings our teachers and employers together across lots of our projects and programmes.

    Jemma coordinates our Liverpool City Region Employer Network by hosting masterclasses and networking sessions, and liaises with our teachers to make amazing things happen - like our Unilever Inspire Programme, GameChangers and IET Faraday Challenge Days.

    She's also our in-house Zoom maestro and one of our technical support team!
  • Joanna Bateman Project Officer - CREST Awards & Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools & Colleges After being inspired by an engineer at a careers event in 2010, Joanna knows how a short encounter with someone passionate about their career can be life changing- she is the proof! Not only did Joanna start her career in civil engineering after that encounter, it became her passion and hobby, claiming “it’s not my job, it’s my lifestyle.” She started participating in STEM outreach at university in 2014 and joined the STEM Ambassador programme in 2015. In her time as an Ambassador she has worked with thousands of young people and she loves to come up with creative ways to promote STEM careers.

    While her area of expertise was traffic signal engineering, Joanna realised she loved a much wider range of career engagement, including mock interviews, judging competitions and mentoring young people. A chat with Joanna can show you how much STEM is influencing your life and she is always ready to highlight to young people on how their skills can be applied to the World of Work. Her enthusiasm is not just for raising aspirations for young people, but for empowering parents and teachers and to encourage businesses to play their part in bridging the gap between education and employment. Her dedication to STEM outreach has seen her gain the Institution of Civil Engineers North West STEM Volunteer of the Year Award 2020 and the STEM Learning Outstanding STEM Ambassador for the North 2022.

    Jo is dedicated to preaching the joy of STEM to all and she’d love to have a chat with you about how we can bring a little more STEM magic into your life!
  • Gary King Project Manager - Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools & Colleges (ASK) Gary is our Project Manager for Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools & Colleges (ASK). You can find him promoting apprenticeships and technical qualifications in schools and colleges and informing young people about career options and pathways.

    With a career that spans engineering, education, and even a Netflix video game, Gary brings a wealth of experience to his role. At his core, Gary is passionate about involving young people, employers and stakeholders in shaping what truly matters to them. He ensures people’s voices are at the forefront, whether he’s supporting learners or crafting creative ways to engage them, making sure they receive the right information in a way that resonates.

    Contact Gary if you're looking for careers advice and guidance for young people in the Liverpool City Region, Cheshire and Warrington.