Leena Bakshi McLean

Leena Bakshi McLean, Ed.D has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the education sector. Leena served as the Executive Director of STEM4Real, focused on providing culturally relevant STEM teaching. Leena also held positions such as Director of Multicultural/Equity in Science Education at the National Science Teaching Association, STEM Literacy and Methods Academic Instructor at Claremont Graduate University, and Secretary on the Board of Directors at the California Science Teachers Association. Additionally, they worked as a Program Director and Science Coordinator at the Alameda County Office of Education, as well as a FLEX Independent Study Program Coordinator at Albany Unified School District. Leena'sexperience also includes roles as a Teacher in the West Covina Unified School District and Fontana Unified School District, and a Math Instructor at Mathnasium.

Leena Bakshi McLean, Ed.D completed their Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2007. Leena then earned a Master of Arts in Education from Claremont Graduate University in 2009. Finally, they obtained their Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California in 2014. Additionally, they hold an Administrative Services Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.