LEADERSHIP TEAM, EAST METRO STEAM PARTNERSHIP

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The Leadership Team advocates for the work of the East Metro STEAM Partnership by serving an advisory role, providing direction, connecting to resources, and supporting action. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to advise a collective impact model that could shape the future of STEAM in the East Metro area.

FAQs

1. What is the East Metro STEAM Partnership?

The East Metro STEAM Partnership develops and aligns resources through collaborative partnerships to support STEAM Initiatives. Staffed by Interim Director, Landen Zernickow, and advised by the Leadership Team, the EMSP fosters collective impact.

1. What is STEAM?

STEAM = Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Math. To be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, the next generation needs to be equipped to make thoughtful decisions and solve problems. If our communities make sure that all learners have a chance to be immersed in STEAM-science, technology, engineering, art, and math-then we will develop the kinds of thinkers we need today and in the future. And we need to make sure that students can move through an ecosystem of learning opportunities to grow their knowledge and skills: schools, libraries, science centers and STEAM-based businesses, to name a few.

1. What is the Leadership Team?

The Leadership Team is a group of individuals representative of the East Metro area with an interest in the future of STEAM. They provide direction and support the East Metro STEAM Partnership.

1. Who is on the Leadership Team?

The members of the leadership team are listed below:

• Aaron Bouchane, Impact NW

• Kathy Clevenger, Microchip Technology, Inc.

• Betty Dominguez, Home Forward

• Ashley Graff, City of Gresham

• Chris Greenhalgh, Reynolds School District

• Jarrod Hogue, Mt. Hood Community College

• Sonja McKenzie, Parkrose/iUrban Teen

• Angie Ortiz-McNeese, David Douglas School District

1. Why should I join the Leadership Team?

• Community members - As students, parents, or voting citizens of the East Metro, this is your chance to support the future of STEAM education in your home district.

• Business - Secure a pipeline for your STEAM workforce. Make sure students in the area are preparing for the kinds of jobs you want to fill in the near future.

• Education - Through an educator’s lens, gain support for your students interested in STEAM through programming, resources, and connections to opportunities in your region.

• Government - Take up a popular cause and support all sectors in improving STEAM competitiveness in the East Metro area.

• Nonprofit - Connect with other organizations in the area who match your passion for STEAM. Help direct resources and programming toward a collective mission.

1. What are the commitments of Leadership Team members?

Leadership Team members commit to:

• Participate in a minimum of 9 monthly meetings a year in person, via phone, or through an appropriate representative.

• Support the director and partners in pursuing the following vision: An east county community where children, youth, and adults have equitable access to and are engaged in STEAM learning that results in a skilled workforce and increased economic opportunity.

• Provide the following support to EMSP:

• Endorsement of binding agreements

• Approval of new partners

• Connections to existing resources

• Review and evaluation of Collective Impact efforts

• Act as advocates and promote EMSP’s mission and vision in the the community including building new partnerships.

1. I’m interested! How do I join?

Submit your information and interest through the EMSP Leadership Team Interest Form . The priority deadline is 5pm on Monday, July 31, but we will continue viewing applications through September 30. Current Leadership Team members will vote on membership at the next Leadership Team meeting in August. You will hear back from EMSP shortly thereafter.

1. Who can I contact to learn more?

Please reach out to Landen Zernickow, Interim Director of the East Metro STEAM Partnership at landen.zernickow@mhcc.edu