Debbie English - President
ebbie 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.