Amanda Sullivan

Researcher, educator, and author

Amanda Sullivan is a researcher, educator, and author who explores the positive impact of exposure to hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) during the formative early childhood years. She is passionate about breaking stereotypes and ensuring that all children grow up feeling welcome in STEM. Dr. Sullivan is a senior researcher at the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), a nonprofit organization with the vision of creating STEM experiences that are as diverse as the world we live in. She is the author of the book Breaking the STEM Stereotype: Reaching Girls in Early Childhood and co-creator of the ScratchJr Coding Cards: Creative Coding Activities. Dr. Sullivan’s work has been featured in GeekWire, WIRED magazine, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and more. She holds a master’s and PhD in child development from Tufts University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and drama from Bennington College. Dr. Sullivan is the proud mom of two curious and energetic young children who inspire her passion for play-based learning.