Alyssa Reder Named Director of Central Ohio STEM Action Center

We are excited to announce that Alyssa Reder has been appointed as the new Director of the Central Ohio STEM Action Center, part of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN).

The Central Ohio STEM Action Center, powered by the PAST Foundation, serves as a vital connector among educators, industry, and community partners to create real-world learning opportunities and strengthen STEM education across the region. With deep roots in both STEM programming and educational research, Alyssa brings a unique blend of experience, leadership, and passion to the role.

As the new Hub Director, Alyssa brings over a decade of experience in STEM education, research, and program management. She began her journey with the PAST Foundation in 2014 and has since led efforts supporting students, educators, and industry partners in transformative ways. She previously served as a STEM Program Coordinator and the Director of Project Management at PAST.

Prior to her work at PAST, Alyssa contributed to early childhood educational research at The Ohio State University’s Crane Center for Early Childhood Research & Policy. She holds a B.A. in Middle Childhood Education from The Ohio State University and earned her teaching license through Ashland University. Most recently, Alyssa earned her diploma in Early Childhood Montessori Education through the North American Montessori Center. 

About The PAST Foundation

The PAST Foundation, a non-profit organization, is a leader in designing innovative educational opportunities across the nation and around the world, bringing problem-based learning to educators and experiential programs to students. For over 25 years, PAST has impacted over 3 million students and thousands of educators while engaging hundreds of businesses and industry leaders. Building a community of learners that helps students prepare to solve the world’s problems is our core outcome.

About The Ohio STEM Learning Network

The Ohio STEM Learning Network, a public–private partnership between the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Battelle, works to inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders across the state. Through a network of regional hubs, including Central Ohio, OSLN connects schools, educators, and communities to real-world learning opportunities that prepare students for future careers and civic engagement. Learn more at osln.org

Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Reder to her new role as Director of the Central Ohio STEM Action Center!