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Funding at your fingertips

We get the right funding, into the right hands, so that educators can elevate the STEM experience in their classrooms.

Accessible Funding for the Resources You Need

training

technology

supplies

Classroom experiences

Mission

To provide easily accessible, quality resources for STEM education in Northern Nevada

Vision

Create and sustain a culture of integrated STEM education in the community.

Meet the Board of Directors

Leah Ochs

President

Leah Ochs is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. Leah currently works in the aerospace manufacturing industry, and is also a private pilot. 

Kelsey Nelson

Treasurer, Secretary

Kelsey Nelson is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Her Bachelors degree is in Applied Physics from University of California, Santa Cruz. Kelsey currently works as a mechanical engineer in Reno in the medical industry. 

Ted Oleson

Board of Directors

Ted Oleson is a lecturer in Economics and Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno.  He has been involved with nonprofits and social enterprises in Nevada for over 35 years including work with organizations such as the Committee to Aid Abused Women, Sierra Nevada Journeys, Sky Tavern, and The Life Change Center.

Omar Ziadeh

Board of directors

Omar Ziadeh is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration. Omar is a long-time mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and currently works as a content creator for Twitch, a video gaming platform. 

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