Our Mission
At Young Engineers Association (YEA), our mission is to foster innovation, leadership, and inclusion in K-12 students through hands-on engaging STEAM experiences. By integrating FIRST programs, we are preparing a diverse student body to thrive as compassionate and creative leaders.
About Us
At Young Engineers Association, our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of diverse leaders through hands-on STEAM experiences and holistic skill development. We are dedicated to providing K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented groups in STEAM, access to enriching educational opportunities that foster curiosity, creativity, and a passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Our programs emphasize diversity and inclusion, ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the support and resources needed to succeed. Through our involvement in FIRST programs, we offer students dynamic, team-based learning environments that cultivate not only technical skills but also essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and time management.
By integrating STEAM education with comprehensive personal development, we strive to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in all areas of life, empowering them to become innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and proactive contributors to a more equitable and technologically advanced future.
Our programs emphasize diversity and inclusion, ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the support and resources needed to succeed. Through our involvement in FIRST programs, we offer students dynamic, team-based learning environments that cultivate not only technical skills but also essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and time management.
By integrating STEAM education with comprehensive personal development, we strive to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in all areas of life, empowering them to become innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and proactive contributors to a more equitable and technologically advanced future.
Board of Directors
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President:
Ashley Walker - Engineer, United Launch Alliance Vice President: Craig Benjamin - Engineer, Aerospace Industry Treasurer: Ryan Pfeiffer - Engineer, Lockheed Martin Secretary: Jeannie Bryan - RN, Intermountain Health |
Board Members:
Dawn Lutz - Retired Don Baker - IT Consultant Bill Kendall - Retired Mike Pollmiller - Owner, Superior Metal Products |
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Young Engineers Association is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all students, mentors and volunteers who participate in our organization. Consistent with this principle, it is therefore the Young Engineers Association's policy not to discriminate in offering access to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, school affiliation, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Youth Protection Policy
As of May 1st, 2014, FIRST Robotics has implemented a Youth Protection Policy. Since this date, YEA has adopted and is currently in compliance with this policy. The FIRST YPP program guide can be found at:
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/About_Us/FIRST-YPP-ProgramGuide.pdf
More information on the program can be found here:
http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/youth-protection-program
At YEA, we strive to maintain an optimal and safe work environment for both students and mentors, and we believe this policy will only add to our ability to maintain this environment. If you have any questions regarding the YPP or our team's commitment to it, please contact us using the "Contact Us" page.
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/About_Us/FIRST-YPP-ProgramGuide.pdf
More information on the program can be found here:
http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/youth-protection-program
At YEA, we strive to maintain an optimal and safe work environment for both students and mentors, and we believe this policy will only add to our ability to maintain this environment. If you have any questions regarding the YPP or our team's commitment to it, please contact us using the "Contact Us" page.