Our Vision is to cultivate a future where every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive in STEM education by igniting a passion for innovation and discovery that transcends socioeconomic boundaries.
Our Mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators, sparking curiosity and making science accessible and fun — shaping future innovators, one mind at a time.
COMPASSION
We appreciate that each student has his or her own unique scientific journey.
ENERGY
We are willing to tap into the childlike enthusiasm to learn, engage, create and grow.
CHAMPION ATTITUDE
We celebrate all wins, so that each student is successful on his or her scientific journey.
AGILITY
Flexible teaching empowers diverse learners to thrive.
INSPIRING
Our instructors are more than teachers – they’re role models.
Crystal Love, the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the S.E.E.D. STEM program, brings over 25 years of experience in the finance industry to her role. Her impressive career includes executive administration and project management positions at Fortune 500 companies such as BlackRock, Inc., Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and Booz & Co. Mrs. Love’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish and operate her own consulting firm, Bridge Consulting Group. Her diverse background also encompasses over 20 years of youth development, including roles as a middle school teaching assistant in Hempstead, NY, and a church youth instructor. This unique combination of business acumen and educational experience enables Mrs. Love to effectively lead S.E.E.D.’s mission of shaping future innovators.
Damon Love, PhD, is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of the S.E.E.D. STEM program. With over 15 years of experience in academic and industry research, Dr. Love’s expertise focuses on cancer and other diseases. His academic background includes training at Princeton University and Stony Brook University School of Medicine, followed by fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Love’s innovative work in developing genetic therapeutic strategies for solid tumors demonstrates his commitment to advancing medical science. As CSO of S.E.E.D., he leverages his extensive scientific knowledge to design cutting-edge programs that expose students to advanced technologies used in both academic and industry laboratories.