Sam Spain, FRC 3182. NE FIRST
MODERATOR, EVENT PLANNER
Sam is the NE FIRST Director of Communications + Advancement, focused on advancing the mission of the organization through fundraising and information sharing. An alum of FRC 230, she has lived (and volunteered) all over New England and mentored teams from CT, MA and RI. She has been part of FIRST for 25 years, with almost a decade as the Lead Coach of FRC 3182, Athena's Warriors, a 4-H community team out of the largest makerspace in CT.
NEMC Presentations:
4-159
Saturday
10:00 AM
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE
NE FIRST AMA
Bring your burning questions for an open conversation with NE FIRST leadership! Whether you want clarity on event operations, insights into district policy, or advice on regional resources, this session offers direct access for a collaborative conversation and feedback session.
4-159
Saturday
6:30 AM
SMALL GROUP ROUNDTABLE
Building your FIRST Pipeline
As FIRST evolves its K–8 lineup, keeping a strong connection between middle school and high school programs is more important than ever. This session focuses on navigating upcoming program and technology updates, keeping younger students engaged, and building sustainable pathways from youth teams into FTC and FRC. Bring your experiences, questions, and ideas for growing local STEM pathways.
