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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