JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: BLACK GIRLS WHO [M]OVE [A]ROUND [T]RIALS AND [H]URDLES
About Us
She [M]oves [A]round [T]rials and [H]urdle[s] (She M.A.T.Hs.) is a year-round empowerment and educational initiative serving Black women and girls from 10th grade through career retirement. We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence, professional growth, and emotional well-being among black women and girls either interested in entering math related professions or currently working in these spaces (engineering, computer science, information technology, math education, data analysis, etc.) Our comprehensive program offers tailored support, starting with a transformative summer institute for high school students providing intensive academic training, mentorship, and exposure to STEM and math-related careers.
Our Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: To empower and unite black women and girls in math and math-related fields, fostering academic excellence, sisterhood, and innovation, while creating a strong pipeline of future leaders in these disciplines.
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Vision: Empowering limitless futures: revolutionizing Black women and girls in math to lead, innovate, and shape the world.
Values:
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Impact: We measure our success by the positive and lasting impact we have on the lives and careers of Black women and girls in math and our community at large.
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Leadership: Leadership represents our commitment to nurturing and developing strong, capable leaders who will not only excel in their respective fields but also pave the way for others. We believe that leadership is not confined to titles or positions; it's a quality that can be cultivated in each of us.
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Sisterhood: We value the sense of sisterhood and community, where support and collaboration are fundamental.
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Innovation: We work to be innovative in our approach to provide programming, resources, and opportunities that align with our mission/vision, while adapting to the needs and goals of our members while being . We also encourage creativity and innovation in our members, pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons in STEM.
Meet the Founder
Shanava Saintolien
Hailing from Miami, FL, Shanava Saintolien is an educator, entrepreneur, and emerging researcher whose passion for teaching began at age 16. She earned a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Economics from Florida State University and an MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics from Florida International University. A former classroom teacher, Shanava is now an adjunct business professor and founder of Saint Tutoring, a math-focused tutoring company that has served students across Florida, New York City, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. Drawing from her own experiences as one of the few Black women in many of her college courses and growing up the only girl among four brothers, she later founded She M.A.T.Hs. (formerly Black Girls Who M.A.T.H.), the nonprofit arm of Saint Tutoring. She was motivated by a desire to create a space for sisterhood, connection, and mentorship—where Black women and girls could find support, share their passion for STEM, and thrive together.
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With over a decade of experience in education and nonprofit leadership roles, Shanava remains committed to creating opportunities that inspire and equip learners. She is currently a doctoral student in Information Systems, where her research interest lie in exploring how data analytics can be leveraged to strengthen nonprofit organizations—particularly in the areas of fundraising, donor engagement, and program delivery. She is passionate about using evidence-based insights to help mission-driven organizations measure their impact, optimize resources, and design programs that create lasting change.
