About Staten’s Stems
Kate Staten
Kate Staten is a driven student, athlete, and young changemaker with a passion for leadership, sustainability, and community service. She balances a full schedule of academics and athletics while pursuing her many interests with energy and determination.
Kate is also the founder of Staten’s Stems, a nonprofit focused on helping communities grow fresh food and learn about sustainable gardening. Through this work, she is encouraging others to get involved in environmental stewardship and food access initiatives.
As a dedicated Girl Scout, Kate is currently working toward her Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor, by leading a project to build a composting and planting system at her school that will support long-term sustainability education.
Whether in the classroom, on the field, or in the community, Kate is passionate about making a positive impact and inspiring others to grow. For more about Kate, visit her website, www.katestaten.com
Building a Nonprofit from One Backyard
Staten’s Stems began when Kate was just thirteen. She noticed something missing—most of the girls she met didn’t feel excited about science or welcome in STEM spaces. So she decided to do something about it. What started as a small garden in her Middleburg, Florida, backyard is now a nonprofit working to bring hands-on science to more children in Clay County.
Kate believes children learn best when they can do the work themselves. That’s why Staten’s Stems uses food-growing projects to teach STEM skills. Through soil, seeds, and tools, children learn how science works by watching things grow.
Why the Mission Matters
In local classrooms, fewer girls are choosing science and tech. Kate saw that and made it her mission to welcome more young minds into STEM—especially those who are often overlooked. She will be teaching how to break science down into something real and useful.
With support from the community, Staten’s Stems is growing in reach. More families in northeast Florida will now have access to these hands-on learning experiences.
Growing Dreams Together
Now is the time to make a difference. With your help, we can reach more students, offer more workshops, and grow our scholarship fund. Today’s gift builds tomorrow’s STEM leaders. Support young learners by reaching out today—the soil is ready, and your action plants the next seed. Let’s grow something meaningful together.