Aalliyeh Clinton

Aalliyeh Clinton is a materials science engineer, entrepreneur, and STEM advocate from Baltimore, Maryland. Her passion for science began early at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, where she participated in Project Lead the Way, a rigorous pre-engineering STEM program. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Morgan State University and is currently on a leave of absence from her master’s program in Materials Science and Engineering while advancing her entrepreneurial and research work.

In August 2022, Aalliyeh founded Monneah’s Engineered Materials, LLC, an advanced textile company focused on developing sustainable, fashionable, and high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) for STEM professionals. She has developed a patent-pending proprietary material, secured a trademark, partnered with three life science companies, and collaborated with Early Charm Ventures to commercialize her innovations. To date, she has raised over $80,000 in non-dilutive funding. Her work has been recognized through selection as a 2025 Baltimore RealLIST Startup and a feature on a Times Square Billboard in 2025.