Isriah Keila, FIRST + FRC 321
FIRST STAFF
Isriah is a Business Development Manager at FIRST, supporting the growth of FTC and FRC programs across Western PA, FIRST Mid-Atlantic, and FIRST Chesapeake. A proud alum of FLL Jr., FLL Challenge, FTC, and FRC, he has spent the past four years coaching FRC 321, the RoboLancers, a FIRST Hall of Fame team.
2025 NEMC Presentations:
Odeum A/B
Sunday
9:15 AM
KEYNOTE, STREAMING ON FUN
FIRST Mentor Development Initiative
Mentors are the backbone of every successful FIRST team, and supporting them is critical to long-term program success. In this session, our friends from FIRST HQ will share the current efforts of the FIRST Mentor Development Initiative, a national effort focused on recruiting, training, and retaining quality mentors. Learn how this initiative is helping teams build sustainable support systems, create inclusive and safe environments for students, and access new tools and resources for mentor growth. Whether you're a veteran or just starting out, discover how to strengthen your impact and help build the next generation of STEM leaders.
STREAM LINK (shorter stream; half of the session will be breakouts in person)
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