Dr. William Flythe
Retired Educator

Shawn Dixon
Cape Fear Community College

Aquinetta Beatty
General Electric Corporation

Rodney Hansley
Corning, Inc.

Daisy Eagles
Brunswick County Schools

Freda Ricanek
New Hanover County Schools

Michelle Hafey
​UNC-Wilmington

Corning, Inc.

Corporate Member

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​​"Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have transformed people’s lives. Today, Corning’s products enable diverse industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, transportation, and life sciences. Learn more about how Corning collaborates closely with customers and applies its unique combination of material and process expertise to solve tough technology challenges."

General Electric

Corporate Member


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​"GE {NYSE: GE} works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works."

Board Members

Everyone is a part of a community.  Everyone must do their part.  Board Members, Corporate Members, Educators, Individuals and Sponsors; together in ROCAME we devote our time, energy, resources and knowledge to make sure the next generation of students are aware of the possibilities through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math that can make this world grow.  We work together to help students reach their potential.
Join Us
Making A Difference

International Paper

Corporate Member


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"​​​International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading globalsupplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion."

Who We Are


Join us in seeing that diversification in the STEM fields are met and the encouragement, training and guidance students receive will assist them in obtaining a successful career.
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Contact us today to see how you can become an active member, a corporate member or sponsor.

Corporate memberships and sponsorships are tax deductible. 

Board members meet the second Friday of each month rotating between the Cape Fear Community College Blue Clay Road and Brunswick Community College locations.


Next Meetings: CURRENTLY VIRTUAL DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)


If there is anything you'd wish the board to address, please send an email.

PRESIDENT
Tony Carter
US Army Corps of Engineers, Ret

VICE PRESIDENT
Frederick Cooper
Retired Educator

TREASURER
Tamara Murphy
US Army Corps of Engineers

SECRETARY
Kimberly Hollifield
International Paper



Hilda George
Retired Educator

VACANT
Brunswick Community College

Vacant
NC State University

Roleita McKoy
Columbus County Schools

VACANT
ROCAME Communications Director
Member At-Large

Mary Strong
Pender County Schools​

John Tyson
Member-At-Large