Andi Sperry – Founder of FIA
- Bachelors Mechanical Engineering & Masters Nuclear Engineering
- Work Experience: NASA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, KLA, +
- Girl Scout Troop Leader, Cub Scout STEM Counselor
- U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
- 3 Daughters,1 Dog, 1 Husband
Kamayah Carr - Teacher
- B.S.E Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
- Machine Shop Technician
- Past Experience with FIRST Robotics & SPARK Electric Racing
- Hobbies:
- Playing instruments
- Metal Crafts
- Flower crafts
- 1 little kitty
Jina Patel - Teacher
- Rising senior studying Aerospace Engineer at The University of Michigan
- Work Experience: First Robotics Mentor, Dog Business, Tutoring, MASA
- Hobbies: sports, flying, and traveling
- Fun Fact: I have never seen Star Wars or Harry Potter movies
Katherine (Katie) Berry - Teacher
- B.A. Computer Science, B.A. Mathematics - The University of Toledo
- Pursuing an M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
- Research interests: robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, topology
- Hobbies: art, playing music (bass and saxophone), reading, writing
Ryan Ilgen - Teacher
- Rising sophomore studying Computer Engineering with a minor in Math at The University of Illinois
- Technical VP of IEEE and electrical team for EV concept
- Hobbies/Sports: Hiking, Video games, TV, reading, ultimate frisbee, rowing, climbing
- 1 brother, 1 cat
Søren Newman-Taylor - Teacher
- Rising Sophomore studying Math and Art History at Williams College
- Hobbies: Climbing, Playing Music (Cello and Guitar), Puzzles + Games of all kinds (board, video, crossword, physical, etc!)
- Also interested in physics, art / design, and making art with math / dynamics! I love making origami.
- Fun Facts: Weirdly good at hand-whistling and card games (ask me about either!)
Elena DeLaCruz - Teacher
- B.S.E Mechanical Engineering
- Works at Treetown Tech in Ann Arbor
- Past Experience: Startup robotics company, Precision Systems Design Lab, Solar Car Team
- Hobbies: Boxing, Singing acapella
- 2 younger siblings, 1 roommate, 1 dog
Jess Morton - Teacher
- Junior at The University of Michigan
- Studying Computer Science and Linguistics
- Teaches classes about Game Development, 3D Modeling, AI, and Python
- Develops video games in their free time, and their dream is to one day be a successful independent game developer
Nick Robinson - Teacher
- 5th year senior at University of Michigan studying Mechanical Engineering and Art & Design
- Past experience: Tesla, AEC at U of M, Hybrid Dynamic Robotics Lab at U of M, P2 Soccer Coach
- Hobbies: weightlifting, soccer, guitar, and reading
- Fun fact: I defended my campsite from a bear at Lake Tahoe!
Jake Kanetis - Teacher
- Second-year Robotics PhD student UMich
- Work Experience: Medical Robots Intern and Engineering Course Instructor at UCLA
- Hobbies: Biking, soccer, board and video games, standup comedy
- 1 sister
Tim Sperry - Partner
- 19+ Years Active Duty with the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Currently the Commanding Officer of Military Personnel and Chief of Logistics for USCG Sector Detroit.
- 300+ personnel at 9 subunits over a 347 mile international border from MI to OH
- B.A. History, LeMoyne College
- M.A. Global Security Studies, The Johns Hopkins University
- MBA, University of California, Davis
- Proud Dad to Isabelle, Adalyn, & Charlotte
