Alisha B. Diggs, PhD, is a scientific and educational consultant serving as the Principal Content Consultant for Empowerment Levers. A biomedical engineer, former professor, and former USPTO patent examiner, she specializes in translating complex technical research into rigorous, scalable frameworks for diverse stakeholders. Dr. Diggs leverages a deep interdisciplinary foundation to bridge the gap between advanced benchtop science and strategic program architecture. Her professional background includes designing comprehensive K-20 STEMM initiatives, engineering data-driven insights to establish institutional legitimacy for high-stakes pre-faculty development initiatives, and structuring robust research programs for emerging scholars. Dr. Diggs has earned degrees in Physics (B.S.), Materials Science (M.S.E), and Biomedical Engineering (M.S.E. and PhD).