Volunteering

Startup Weekend – Start Garden
Grand Rapids, MI
Coach/Mentor
January 2019 to 2022
• Attend the annual event as a technical, engineering advisor offering advice as to engineering analysis and prototype development.
4H Tech Wizards
Muskegon, MI
Mentor
January 2020 to Present
• Assist with coordinated 4H events as a mentor to the youth involved with the program.
• Activities include planning activities and assisting the kids
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Lakeshore
Muskegon, MI
Mentor
October 2018 to 2023
• I assist the organization with group outings where the Bigs and Littles are building projects together.
Coding Conference – Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
Mentor
October 2019
• I was a panelist for the 1st Coding Conference with GRPS. The focus of the conference was to introduce kids to various technology based career pathways. My role was to introduce the kids to 3D design and 3D printing. I led the groups through simple design activities and then taught them how to operate a 3D printer.

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2019/10/grps-coding-conference-will-connect-students-with-in-demand-tech-jobs.html
Grand Rapids Maker Faire
Grand Rapids, MI
Planning Committee Member
2018 to 2019
• Meet regularly to plan for the yearly 2 day event.
• Community outreach to find new exhibitors and to raise awareness for the event.
• Assist with the logistical planning for the event.
Spanish Service Learning – GVSU
Grand Rapids, MI
Volunteer
September 2009 to September 2010
• Spent evenings at Cesar Chavez Elementary School tutoring young Hispanic kids