Cheyenne Skye Branscum

Cheyenne Skye Branscum builds programs, partnerships, and strategies at the intersection of STEM education, emerging technology, sustainability, and community impact. Her work focuses on translating ambitious ideas into scalable initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for students, educators, and organizations navigating a rapidly changing world.

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Cheyenne serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Sierra Club, where she helps guide financial strategy, nonprofit governance, and organizational stewardship for one of the nation’s largest grassroots environmental organizations. In this role, she supports long-term sustainability, strengthens operational best practices, and helps shape priorities tied to climate action, clean energy, and environmental justice.

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As a PK-12 Program Officer at the Advancing Indigenous Science & Engineering Society, Cheyenne designs and scales national STEM initiatives that expand access for Indigenous students and educators. Her work includes developing programs centered on robotics, renewable energy, AI literacy, computer science, and emerging technologies while building cross-sector partnerships with nonprofits, corporations, schools, and philanthropic partners.

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She has also helped drive growth initiatives connected to the National Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Fair, supporting expanded educator engagement, increased school participation, and stronger pathways that move students from classroom exploration into national STEM competition, leadership, and career opportunities.

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Cheyenne’s background spans program design, fundraising and resource development, curriculum development, public engagement, and operational leadership. She regularly works across disciplines to connect education, workforce development, technology, storytelling, and mission-driven strategy in ways that make complex ideas accessible and actionable.