BOD Members
Meet our Board Members
Debbie English
President
Debbie English brings decades of leadership in engineering, nonprofit management, and youth STEM education to her role as president of Neaera Robotics. She earned her degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University and went on to co-found Neaera Consulting, where she has led nationally recognized projects in connected and autonomous vehicle technology for state Departments of Transportation and the U.S. DOT. She is also a mentor for 3 teams that focus on hands-on robotics and workforce development programs for students across Colorado and beyond. As a past winner of the prestigious Woodie Flowers Award for excellence in mentorship, Debbie is deeply rooted in the FIRST community, Debbie has served as a longtime mentor for local FTC and FRC teams she is passionate about building sustainable pathways in STEM, championing initiatives that empower new teams, train mentors, and create equitable opportunities for students in both urban and rural communities.
Michael English
Vice President
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Jacob Frye
Director Of Operations
A software developer specializing in mobile and cloud applications within the connected vehicle industry, Jacob brings a diverse technical background and over a decade of dedication to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) to the Board of Directors. After completing his dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Mechanical Engineering from CU Boulder in 2019, he transitioned from a team alumnus to a dedicated mentor. Professionally, Jacob collaborates closely with both the US Department of Transportation and various state DOTs to engineer cutting-edge work zone mapping applications, bridges the gap between complex infrastructure data and intuitive digital solutions. As an FRC mentor, his efforts are focused on driving organizational excellence, streamlining efficiency, managing advanced technical resources like 3D printing ecosystems, and cultivating robust student training programs—impactful work that earned him the prestigious Woodie Flowers Finalist Award in 2024. Outside of engineering and mentoring, Jacob is an avid runner and hiker who loves exploring the outdoors.
John Wiens
Director Of Operations
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Alex Gronlund
Director Of Operations
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Chun Che Lo
Director Of Operations
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Kayla English
Treasurer
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