2020-2021 Board of Directors
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Walt Mayberry, Chair | Walt has served on ORTOP’s board since its founding in 2014. He previously served as tournament director for the Hillsboro High FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments for 12 years and as the Oregon FIRST LEGO League Judge Advisor for 10 years. He is a retired technology executive who worked at Intel Corp. and Sequent Computer Systems, and then went on to teach high school computer science. |
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Beth Hutchins, Treasurer | Beth Hutchins has served several years on the ORTOP Board. |
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Heidi Sipe, Secretary | As Superintendent of the Umatilla School District, Heidi was looking for a way to help students break the cycle of poverty and dream bigger dreams. FIRST fit the bill perfectly! The mix of challenge, fun and exposure to industry through mentoring and competitions allows students to expand their thinking and develop STEM interests. Heidi has served as a coach and mentor for teams from FIRST LEGO League Jr through FIRST Robotics Competition for a number of years and serves on the ORTOP Board and the Executive Advisory Board for FIRST at the national level. |
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Bruce Schafer, Chair Emeritus | Bruce holds an MSEE with a computer science emphasis from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Bruce Schafer received an M.S.E.E. degree in Computer Science from the University of California in 1976. After graduation, he held technical and management positions at Intel. In late 1982 he founded a software company known as Multisoft and later PC-Kwik, which was sold in 1995. His volunteer involvement with the Software Association of Oregon led to a temporary position with the Oregon University System, leading the creation of a new master’s degree program in software engineering. From there he transitioned to a permanent position that included serving as the executive director of the Oregon’s Engineering & Technology Industry Council. While in this role Bruce led the committee that brought FIRST LEGO League to Oregon as the Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program (ORTOP) in 2001. In 2006 ORTOP deployed two new FIRST programs in Oregon. After retiring from the university system in 2014, Bruce led the spin out of ORTOP as a new 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. ORTOP now deploys four youth robotics programs through a partnership with FIRST. Bruce served as the volunteer Executive Director of ORTOP until late 2016. Since retiring from this role, he has developed a series of video training modules on using sensors with and developing programs for robots. He remains an active member of ORTOP’s Board of Directors. |
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Don Domes | Don Domes is involved with a range of programs including the Oregon Robotics Tournament Outreach Program (ORTOP), the Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association (OCSTA), the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Program, Washington County Kids, TechStart, the Digital Literacy Professional Development Grant and Hillsboro School District’s Outside School Time STEAM program. He spent over 35 years in technology classrooms and has served in leadership roles, technology-related board positions and as a Master Teacher for the national L-MIT InvenTeams program. Domes has spearheaded fundraising and legislative efforts garnering millions of dollars to create and enhance tech-related career technical education (CTE) and science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) opportunities for students and teachers. |
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Craig Hudson | Craig Hudson is a Design Engineering Team Leader at Garmin. Well known for their diverse GPS devices, the Garmin facility in Salem concentrates on aircraft display systems as well as navigation, communication and surveillance equipment. Craig has a diverse portfolio of design experience across the entire organization and holds multiple patents on communication and aircraft tracking systems. He is a Private Pilot and enjoys flying Garmin gear as much as designing Garmin gear. Originally from Boston, Craig has a BSEE from Northeastern University. He worked in the defense industry for several years on Navy and Airforce contracts and arrived in Oregon almost 30 years ago. Engaged in STEM education, Craig serves as co-chair of the STEM Hub serving the North Willamette Valley and supports several statewide STEM/CTE committees. He has served for 8 years as an elected school board official, 6 years coaching FTC and the last 7 years supporting FLL/FTC/FRC tournaments. In his spare time, he grows Pinot Noir and has just completed building a solar electric car based on an 1986 Pontiac Fiero. |
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Sarah Tillery | Dr. Sarah Tillery is currently serving as the Dean for Engineering & Industrial Technology at Portland Community College, where she has worked for nine years. In her time there, she has also served as the Dean for Social Sciences and the Director of Allied Health. Dr. Tillery holds a Ph.D in Women & Gender Studies and is passionate about working to improve diversity and inclusion in higher education. Sarah transitioned to the ORTOP finance committee of the ORTOP board and liaison’s for special committee requests. |
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Angeles Godinez-Valencia Program Coordinator, Centro Cultural de Washington County |
Angeles Godinez-Valencia is a Program Coordinator for Centro Cultural, a nonprofit that offers services for low income Latino families. She develops and facilitates a STEM curriculum that sparks K-12 grade students interest and confidence. As a Latina alumna of the First Lego League and First Tech Challenge, she recognizes the importance of developing programs for underserved communities that engage parents, students and professionals. Angeles has a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Physics and a Minor in Math. Having worked in a Physics and Robotics lab, she’s presented her research at the Virginia Tech Women in Physics conference and Landmark Research Conference. Through her research experience she gained the skills to work and manage budgets that come with large NSF grants and has extensive knowledge in using, creating, and coding electronics. She enjoys creating unique, culturally specific lessons, in technology and engineering. |
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Manjiri McCoy | Bio coming soon |
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Aaryn Curl | Bio coming soon |
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Mandy Mock | Bio coming soon |
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Heidi Sipe | Bio coming soon |
Previous Board Members We Continue to Appreciate
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Diya Dwarakanath
Founder of ORTOP Alumni Association |
Diya graduated with a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering in Spring 2017. While at USC she enjoyed being involved in the BME dept. She also graduated from USC in May 2013 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Neuroengineering. After that, she worked at a medical device start-up and an enterprise technology company before returning for her Master’s. She volunteered on the Board of Directors for ORTOP for several years. She continues to advise on Oregon Alumni initiatives. Diya is a dancer, reader, and explorer of new places. |
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Roger Swanson | Bio coming soon |
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Janet Rash | Janet’s an Oregon girl who grew up in Coquille, Oregon. She’s the mother of two sons and grandmother to one granddaughter, four grandsons, one great-grandson, and and she loves to spend time spoiling them. Other interests include spending time visiting ancient sites and stone circles, reading about far away places, listening to Celtic, Blues and Rock and Roll music, and cooking. Janet retired from Intel Corporation after her 30 year career in Corporate Affairs. She managed the Intel Involved volunteer program where she engaged several thousand employees to give their time to philanthropic causes that aligned with their interests. She continues to stay involved with ORTOP and other STEAM related programs that help excite Oregon youth in learning about the amazing world of engineering, computer science, and technology. She currently serves on the PCC Foundation board. |
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Jessica Metta | Jessica represents the Columbia Gorge on the Board of Directors for ORTOP. She serves as the Executive Director of the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA), the industry association for the tech businesses in the Gorge, through her role as Deputy Director for Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. In 2009, Jessica started the GTA’s foray into robotics with a Google grant to purchase 12 kits as a loaner program. Soon after, Jessica started hosting the FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments in the Gorge and dove headfirst into all things robotic in the Gorge. |
| Dale Jordan | Dale got involved with FIRST as a coach when his son wanted to compete in FIRST LEGO League. He has volunteered for FIRST programs for 14 years and has taken on many roles as a coach, mentor, judge adviser, field technical adviser and trainer. Dale has also volunteered at the national level, including judging and Control System Adviser, and was named the 2014/15 FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer of the Year. Dale is currently a FIRST Tech Challenge Championship Field Technical Adviser for ORTOP. His greatest joy comes from being able to help teams solve technical problems and see them compete effectively. | |
| Dwayne Melancon | Bio coming soon |
| Aliza Scott | Bio coming soon | |
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Roxie Hecker | Bio coming soon |
| Antonio Jackson | Bio coming soon |
