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Lynda - Chief Financial Officer
What does FIRST mean to you? Empowering young people and building their confidence in both STEM-related and non-related skills. First Competition Year : 2014 Other Hobbies : Band Dream Job : Engineering Favorite Inspirational Quote : "You're going to fall more times than you succeed in life. It's not about if you fall, it's about how you pick yourself back up that counts." - My Physics Teacher If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Toaster Oven |
Carly - Director of Build
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is an opportunity for students to develop skills that will prepare them for a career in STEM. First Competition Year : 2013 Other Hobbies : Science Olympiad, Volleyball Dream Job : Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Quiet people have the loudest minds." - Stephen Hawking If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Grapefruit Spoon |
Jacqi - Director of Build What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Engineering, Reading Dream Job : Engineer at NASA Favorite Inspirational Quote : "A ship is always safe at shore but that is not what it's built for." -Albert Einstein If you were a kitchen appliance, what would you be? : Blender 
Isabella
What does FIRST mean to you? : Fun First Competition Year : 2012 Other Hobbies : Colour guard, musical theater, biology, LGBTQ+ activism Dream Job : Biology or Algebra teacher at my high school. Favorite Inspirational Quote : " I will love myself despite the ease with which I lean towards the opposite. " - Shane Koyczan If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Coffee Maker |
Juleea
What does FIRST mean to you? FIRST, to me, is all about sportsmanship and knowing that even if you lose, the knowledge you gain leaves you walking away a winner in your own right. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : VOCALOID, game development, competitive gaming. Dream Job : Restoration Ecologist Favorite Inspirational Quote : " There are bad ways to win, and good ways to lose. What's interesting and troubling is that it's not always clear which is which. A flipped coin doesn't always land heads or tails. Sometimes it may never land at all... " - Grimsley, Pokemon black and white. If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Kitchen torch 
Sabrina What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Mathematics, engineering, ceramics, painting Dream Job : Work in the nanotechnology field Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Be excellent to yourself dude" If you were a kitchen aappliance, what would you be? Refridgerator |
Emma
First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Archery Dream Job : Civil Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." --Marylin Monroe If you were a kitchen appliance, what would you be? : Ladle |
Emily
First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Art and story boarding Dream Job : Story Developer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Roses our red violist are blue, I'm righting this poem just to annoy you!" If you were a kitchen appliance, what would you be? : Butterknife |
Vivian - Chief Executive Officer
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is a legacy community of endless opportunity. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Roller Derby, photography, cosmetology. Dream Job : Industrial Cosmetic Chemist Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Nothing is impossible, the world itself says, 'I'm possible'." If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Cotton candy machine. |
Quinn - Chief Financial Officer
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST gives me the opportunity to learn about STEM in a fun way. First Competition Year : 2014 Other Hobbies : Reading, writing, listening to music. Dream Job : Nano Technician Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Humor is also a way of saying something serious." - T.S. Eliot If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Whisking Machine. |
Anaita - Chief Operations Officer
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST inspires people to pursue STEM and become leaders. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Reading, piano, swimming, tennis, and hanging out with my friends. Dream Job : Aerospace Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Toaster - because I like giving warm hugs. 
Kaylee - Director of Awards
What does FIRST mean to you? : First means getting the opportunity to work in a professional, safe environment, while learning the skills to be successful for the continuation of my career. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Swimming, Binge watching reality tv shows Dream Job : Interior designer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "If nothing else, ill teach you how to look at the stars." - My Grandma If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Hand blender 
Shruti - Director of Education and Outreach
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is a way to connect and meet cool people and learn a lot as well. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Violin, swim team. Dream Job : Neurologist Favorite Inspirational Quote : " No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. " - Aesop If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Knife 
Rehana
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST means being part of a community that opens you up to so many opportunities and new experiences. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Piano, skating, art Dream Job : Neurosurgeon Favorite Inspirational Quote : " There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A knife |
Olivia - Director of Safety
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Reading Dream Job : To be an engineer at NASA Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A toaster oven 
Anna - Director of VEX What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is a robotics competition that has formed a unique group of passionate people who can learn and grow from one another. " First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Exploring mathematics, reading, and playing volleyball. Dream Job : Mathematician Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land among the stars. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A sink? 
Anannya - Director of Outreach and Education
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2014 Other Hobbies : Dance, playing random music with my friend, going skating, netflix Dream Job : FBI, White Collar Unit Favorite Inspirational Quote : "everything is nothing, with a twist", "Be yourself everyone else is already taken", "We're all insane. Those who say otherwise are delusional" If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A blender 
Tian
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST empowers me to become a leader and develop skills I use every day through something that I'm passionate about. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Music Dream Job : Architect Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Follow your dreams. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Sink |
Sindhuja
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is a place to not only learn about robots, but about math, science, communication, confidence, and life skills. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Science, running, debate, violin, netflixing Dream Job : Cardiothoracic Surgeon Favorite Inspirational Quote : " In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous. " - Robert G. Ingersoll If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A blender |
Anagha
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST is a super fun way for me to learn about the world of STEM. First Competition Year : 2015 Other Hobbies : Cross country/Track, art, and baking. Dream Job : Surgeon or medical researcher Favorite Inspirational Quote : " We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Tiny spoon |
Marie - Director of Public Relations
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Archery, Girl Scouts Dream Job : Disney Imagineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Grill |
Kierani
What does FIRST mean to you? : It means teamwork and learning different things. First Competition Year : 2014 Other Hobbies : Singing Dream Job : Kindergarten Teacher Favorite Inspirational Quote : " One single word can make a heart open, if you light one match you can make an explosion. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Wooden Spoon |
Park - Chief Technology Officer
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST to me means teamwork and working together to help each other learn. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Violin, drawing, internet browsing, writing. Dream Job : Aerospace Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : " The secret to a long life lies in how acutely you perceive time. " -Welcome to Night Vale If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Whisk |
Riley
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST means fun to challenge your brain. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Music Dream Job : Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Imagination is more important than knowledge." If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Breakfast station |
Rebecca
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST means the promotion of STEM, gracious professionalism, and cooperation amongst young people. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Cello, golf, pottery Dream Job : A zoologist or Aquatic animal specialist Favorite Inspirational Quote : " One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done. " - Marie Curie If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A food dehydrator |
Mine
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Flute Dream Job : Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "I dont have one" -Mine If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Whisk |
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Tina
What does FIRST mean to you? : A fun easy way to learn engineering. First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Reading, art, and swimming. Dream Job : Undetermined Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Common scene isn't common anymore. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A freezer 
Brooke
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Swimming, Drawing, Skating, Fostering Kittens, and Writing. Dream Job : Architectural Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Toaster |
Sharanya
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2016 Other Hobbies : Art Dream Job : Jouralist Favorite Inspirational Quote : Quality, not quanity. If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Whisk 
Ximena What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Reading Dream Job : Librarian Favorite Inspirational Quote : "If you don't imagine, nothing ever happens at all"-John Green If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Cabinet |
Anna E.
What does FIRST mean to you? : FIRST means that I can learn to be an engineer in a good environment. First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Actor, singer, artist. Dream Job : Actress Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A fridge |
Grace
What does FIRST mean to you? : Being ahead or before second? First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Painting, drawing, and tinkering with things. Dream Job : Engineer Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Don't give up, the journey may be long, but the path is right in front of you. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Refrigerator |
Cassie
What does FIRST mean to you? : Inspiring young people to do science and engineering. First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Reading Dream Job : Building rockets Favorite Inspirational Quote : " It is not our abilities, but our choices that define who we truly are. " If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A can opener. |
Aria
What does FIRST mean to you? : Making robots and having fun. First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : volleyball, swimming, tennis, art, piano, and guitar. Dream Job : Doctor Favorite Inspirational Quote : " Be who you are and say what you want because e who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter. " - Dr. Suess If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : A blender |
Tatyana
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Singing, swimming, piano, cello Dream Job : Famous singer Favorite Inspirational Quote : "if live gives you lemons turn them into orange juice and leave everyone wondering how you did it" If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Knife |
Sadie
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Science Dream Job : Scientist Favorite Inspirational Quote : "Hi" -Sadie If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Toaster |
Abbey
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Painting Dream Job : Career Counselor Favorite Inspirational Quote : "I might have gone a little way past the reef" If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Ice maker |
Emily
What does FIRST mean to you? : First Competition Year : 2017 Other Hobbies : Dance, Music, Crafting Dream Job : Professional Ballerina Favorite Inspirational Quote : "However far I fall as long as there's so much as a thread left I will use it to climb. I'll take hold of it. I refuse to give up while I'm still human I can do that much. But every person must decide on his own whether to grab it.” -Ciel Phantomhive If you were a Kitchen Appliance, what would you be? : Fridge |
