Heather Martel, FRC 157
SPEAKER
Heather was an FRC parent for two years before joining the Aztechs as a full-time mentor in mid-2017. Since then she's become a core mentor for the team managing the team's communication, logistics, marketing, and fundraising activities while mentoring students in various areas of business practices as well as a many of life's 'soft' skills. Heather serves at the Volunteer Coordinator for the Aztechs' Marlborough FLL Qualifier Event and, this past year, the first Tech on the Valley FTC Qualifier. In her 'day job', Heather is the Demand Manager for Kayaku Advanced Materials, a Westborough-based electronic chemical R&D, manufacturing, and distribution company.
NEMC Presentations:
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SESSION
Team Logistics, Communication, and Fundraising
This presentation will cover several areas of team logistics, including scheduling team meetings, outreach events, and fundraising activities, as well as Build Season logistics such as team meals, hotels, and transportation for competitions. We'll also discuss the importance of, and strategies for, effective communication with the team and their families/support networks. Lastly, we'll also talk about different methods to raise the funds the team needs.
