Senior Spotlight

Name: Adriana Ortiz

Title: Safety and Mechanical Team Member

Years on Team: 2

Areas of Focus and Responsibilities: “I am a safety deputy this year. Additionally, this season I am focusing on the design and manufacturing of the intake and indexer subsystems on the robot.” 

Impact FIRST has had: “FIRST has strengthened my leadership skills. From working on the robot last year I saw firsthand how much teamwork goes into such a big project. I saw how you need to have a bond with everyone to succeed. Teamwork is key and having a relationship with who you work with helps a lot.”

Favorite 4909 memory: “Going to the Granite State District event and winning our first blue banner and the safety award last year”

Plans After High School: “I plan on attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) and becoming an Occupational Therapist.”
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Ideal Job: Occupational Therapist at Boston Children’s Hospital

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