Our Team
Our operations team is the backbone of our organization - they keep things running smoothly day in and day out and are the unsung heroes who make everything possible. Their commitment to our mission is truly inspiring.
Tepring Piquado, PhD
CEO & Co-founder
Neuroscientist
Marion Kerr
Program Director
James Matzen
Artistic Director
Michelle Liu
Operations Manager
The Board
Our board members are some of the most talented and dedicated individuals we know, and we're incredibly grateful for the time and expertise they contribute to our organization.
Joey Pascual
Board Chair & Co-founder
Engineer
Lindsey Silva, PhD
Board Secretary
Microbiologist
Walen Ngo
Board Treasurer
Nonprofit Program Officer
Ronald Hunter, PhD
Board member
Chemist
Mareshia Donald, PhD
Board member
Cell & Molecular Biologist
La'Shaye Cobley, PhD
Board member
Ecologist
Reuben Ayala
Board member
Major Gifts Officer
Jessie Quinn, PhD
Board member
Biologist
Andrew Kosydar, PhD
Board member
Biologist
Raslyn Rendon
Board member
Director of Alumni Relations