Director Of Programs
CurrentGrow and retain all Pre-K through 12 FIRST programs in the state of Indiana. Develop creative approaches to strategic growth in Indiana. Create and maintain partnerships with organizations that deliver STEM programming.Work with FIRST headquarters and other regional partners to continuously improve program delivery through sharing of best practices and advocating for changes in global standards on behalf of teams in our region.-Developed and implemented onboarding training for robotics teams that now includes onboarding for school administrators in assist in the complexity of integrating FIRST into a new school.-Created and have evolved a Student Board of Directors for FIRST Indiana Robotics that provides the youth here a voice in their experience.-Promote and manage grant programs to help FIRST teams in Indiana find start up and sustainability funds.-Present at professional conferences in the broader STEM community to advocate for more after-school STEM programs for Indiana youth.