Leadership
Community Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Flemming approaches leadership as a practice of stewardship rather than authority. She believes strong communities are cultivated through intentional relationships, shared responsibility, and environments where people can contribute their unique strengths.
Whether building organizations, developing programs, facilitating communities, or leading collaborative initiatives, her goal is to create structures that help people and communities thrive beyond any individual event or program.
Founding & Organizational Leadership
Throughout her career, Dr. Flemming has founded and co-founded initiatives that expand access, representation, mentorship, and community within STEM
These organizations range from student-led communities to national collaborations, each reflecting her commitment to building sustainable structures that help people connect, contribute, and lead.
Highlights
Founder & President, Black In Natural History Museums (BlackInNHMS)
A national initiative increasing the visibility of Black professionals in natural history museums through community-building, public engagement, exhibitions, partnerships, and collaborative programming. Learn more.
Founder, Florida Museum Student Alliance (FAMS)
A student-led organization connecting undergraduate and graduate students with natural history museums, collections-based research, mentorship, professional development, and career pathways. Learn more.
Founder, UF Black Effort (UFBE)
Created an organization focused on building community, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Black students pursuing careers in biology and related disciplines. Learn more.
Co-Founder, iDigTRIO Biological Conference & Fair
Co-developed a conference initiative connecting students with research opportunities, professional development, networking, biodiversity science, and museum communities. Learn more.
Program & Collaborative Leadership
Beyond founding organizations, Dr. Flemming has led and developed programs within nonprofit, academic, and multi-institutional STEM initiatives. Her leadership experience includes:
• Program strategy and implementation
• Partnership development
• Grant-supported programming
• Evaluation and participant support
• Cross-institutional coordination
• Systems supporting program continuity and growth
Accountability With Care
Founded by Dr. Flemming in 2020, Accountability With Care (formerly Writing Accountability) began as a virtual coworking and accountability space and has grown into a sustained community supporting students, researchers, educators, and professionals across career stages.
Rooted in care, reflection, and sustainable practice, the community has evolved beyond accountability alone. Dr. Flemming has developed its programming, facilitation practices, community agreements, and leadership structures to foster meaningful relationships, shared responsibility, and belonging alongside participants' work.
Now part of At the Pace of Love™, Accountability With Care reflects her broader approach to community building: creating structures that support both what people are working toward and who they are becoming.