STEM-ED, Inc.
The crew
The Aerospace Robotics Competition is run by STEM-ED, Inc., a 501(c)(3). Vision, in their words: “Inspiring a passion for STEM and illuminating the doors that it can unlock.” Each biography is the one published on the site.
Secretary, Co-FounderBecky HillBecky has been part of the ARC team since its early stages in 2015 and loves sharing her passion for aerospace education and outreach as the education coordinator for ARC and STEM-ED.
Director, Co-FounderChris ReynoldsChris Reynolds is a Hypersonic Technologies Research Scientist with Lockheed Martin Space Advanced Technology Center (ATC).
CEO, CO-FOUNDERTucker HamiltonTucker founded STEM-ED in 2013 after seeing a need in his local community to support educators.
CFO, Co-FounderKathryn Shepherd-KinneyKathryn was part of the team that developed the Aerospace Robotics Competition in 2015 and has loved being a part of STEM-ED since that time.
DirectorKelsey ToralKelsey was introduced to ARC by Beldon Lin in 2021 and began leading a team of 30 volunteers in the Antelope Valley Region.
COO, Co-FounderBeldon LinBeldon helped create the Aerospace Robotics Competition by developing the competition challenges and choosing/ensuring the technologies used are accessible to high school students.
Senior AdvisorMichael SalterMichael retired in 1999 after 40 years in the high tech/computer industry.