Roberta Steward is the Founder and Executive Director of Brilliantaires Inc Learning Institute, a Wisconsin EAP Approved Postsecondary School and nonprofit workforce development organization committed to preparing individuals for meaningful careers in healthcare through accessible, high-quality education.

As a dual-certified pharmacy technician through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Roberta brings more than 11 years of experience across retail, hospital, long-term care, and specialty pharmacy settings. Her professional background includes medication safety, pharmacy operations, patient care, billing, workforce development, and pharmacy technician training.

Roberta's passion for healthcare began at the age of five when her younger brother required complex medical care, including a tracheostomy and feeding tube. Witnessing the compassion and dedication of healthcare professionals during his care inspired her lifelong commitment to serving others and improving lives through healthcare education.

Before beginning her pharmacy career, Roberta worked as a CBRF caregiver, medical assistant, and certified phlebotomist. These experiences strengthened her clinical foundation while reinforcing her belief that quality healthcare begins with well-trained, compassionate professionals. Pharmacy ultimately became her calling because it combined patient care, science, education, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both patients and communities.

Throughout her career, Roberta became recognized as a mentor and educator, training and supporting new pharmacy technicians entering the profession. As a preceptor for Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Pharmacy Technician students, she discovered a passion for teaching and workforce development. After helping numerous family members, friends, and aspiring technicians launch successful pharmacy careers, she recognized the need for an affordable, student-centered training program that removed barriers to employment while maintaining high educational standards.

This vision led to the founding of Brilliantaires Inc Learning Institute, where she developed a comprehensive PTCB-recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program that prepares students with the technical knowledge, professional skills, career readiness, and confidence needed to succeed in today's healthcare workforce. Under her leadership, the Institute has earned approval as a Wisconsin Educational Approval Program (EAP) Postsecondary School and its Pharmacy Technician Training Program has been approved on Wisconsin's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) (Program Number 01418_00001), making workforce-funded training opportunities available to eligible students across the state.

In addition to technical training, Roberta has expanded the Institute's mission to include career readiness, financial literacy, digital skills, mental wellness, student success coaching, and community resource navigation—providing students with comprehensive support from enrollment through employment.

As Founder and Executive Director, Roberta continues to lead Brilliantaires Inc Learning Institute with a vision of expanding access to quality healthcare education, strengthening Wisconsin's workforce, creating pathways to economic mobility, and building healthier communities through education, opportunity, and service.