Donnell Layne
Director, Stem Innovation Center Makerspace @Moreno Valley College
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Stem Innovation Center Makerspace @Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA, US
The Director provides leadership and administration for the successful implementation of the HSI Title / STEM Grant; works collaboratively with faculty STEM Career and Technical Education (CTE) focused certificates and degrees; acts as a liaison to the targeted k-12 schools, colleges, and universities; and enhances service to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math CTE programs and its participants.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University
MS, Information Technology
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Africana Studies
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, African Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT DONNELL LAYNE
I build STEM innovation ecosystems that turn big ideas into real student outcomes.I’m Director of STEM Innovation at Moreno Valley College, where I lead the iMAKE Innovation Center—developing hands-on learning experiences that connect STEM, entrepreneurship, emerging tech, and workforce pathways.Over the last several years, I’ve secured $12M+ in federal funding to expand equitable STEM access and have led the development of a sq. ft. innovation hub and a mobile makerspace designed to bring high-impact learning beyond campus walls.My work sits at the intersection of education, technology, and community opportunity, with a focus on:AI in education & workforce readiness (California Community Colleges AI Fellow)AR/VR + creative technology for skill-building and engagementProgram design + partnerships that scale access and impactBuilding spaces, systems, and experiences that make innovation practical—not theoreticalI also co-founded Twinflame Ventures and Catalysts Design Studios, advancing entrepreneurship and immersive/creative tech through applied projects and collaborative design.If you’re building a program, lab, partnership, or initiative in STEM + emerging tech—and you care about measurable outcomes—let’s connect.
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