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David Chiappone - Committee Chair
David is a software quality assurance professional focused on enabling teams to succeed in software development environments. When not working directly with development teams, he is passionate about leveraging his knowledge and skills to enable STEM learning. |
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Dr. Bob Lyons - Exhibitor Coordinator
Bob is the Director of Technology for the Nevada Union High School District. His 20+ years of global educational technology leadership has focused on promoting the value of technology for teaching and learning for the next generation of technology users in Poland, Roseville, Indonesia, Idaho, and Montana. Bob joined the STEM Expo Executive Board during our third year. |
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Starla Torres - Event Coordinator Starla is retired from a long career at AT&T, where she held a variety of positions; from telephone installation to data records center repairs, quality control testing for large main frame computer systems and integrating new phone systems. She is now enjoying her retirement in the Auburn area and volunteering with STEM Expo. |
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Dr. Eric Bull - Executive Director After 23 splendid years teaching K-8 students, Eric opted to train the next generation of teachers. Earning a doctorate in science education, he taught science methods at CSU Sacramento before joining the staff of William Jessup University as Coordinator of Education Department Undergraduates. While there, Eric created the concept and organized the very first STEM Expo event in 2011. Eric now lives and works as an educator in Monterey County. |
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Alan LeVezu - Judging/Competition Director Alan is the Vice President of Engineering for IDAC West and owns several patents in automation technology. He has coached international award winning junior high and high school robotics teams, and is a recognized youth robotics judge and mentor. Alan has been involved with STEM Expo since it's first year, and currently resides in Southern California. |
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Heidi Buck - Event/Marketing Director Heidi is a professional artist, published author and has worked in both the educational and marketing fields. She was voted Outstanding Volunteer for 2013/2014 Northern California FIRST LEGO League and has helped coach world level middle school and high school robotics teams. Heidi currently resides in San Diego North County.
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