1) Why did you choose CASA as a place to mentor for FRC?

The volunteer coordinator from my company asked me to help out – I didn’t know anything about FRC or CASA until I started volunteering.

2) Did you have somebody in your educational world that helped you decide your career?

I came to computer science and engineering late, after working in other fields and having children. I talked to a lot of people before deciding to switch to computer science. It’s never too late to learn how to do something new.

3) What motivates you as an individual to come and mentor future engineers while working full time?

It’s fun! I love working on websites, and I love teaching others how to do it, too.

4) Tell us about yourself. Title of your job, location and how long, hobbies and etc.

I am a satellite software engineer at Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colorado. I’ve been working at Ball for 7 years. I’ve been a space and
science fiction fan ever since I was a little kid, and I really love working on satellites and being a part of the amazing scientific
discoveries we’re making. Outside of work, I design and maintain websites for several local non-profit groups, and I sing in a choir.