Chris Johnson
Chris began his robotics journey in high school as a founding member of Team 3958 Schrödinger's Cat, later joining Team 246 Lobstah Bots, where he earened his first blue banner. At Michigan State University, he mentored Team 4362, the CSPA Gems, helping them earn five blue banners and a Michigan State Championship. Inspired by watching FIRST with did dad, now a mentor for Team 88 TJ Squared. Chris loves seeing students take on challenges and grow. Having been a team member, mentor, and a competitor, he values FIRST only for the technical skills it builds but for it's strong community. For Chris, FIRST is about inspiring the next generation, embracing competition, and continuously pushing the limits of innovation.\ 
Amélie Behaeghel
Amélie studied at the University of Technology of Compiègne in France and discovered FIRST through her oldest and younger children. A strong advocate for inclusivity, she loves how FIRST invites everyone to collaborate. She enjoys building, brainstorming, and creative problem solving. Outside robotics, she keeps bees, knits, and learn new languages. As a bilingual speaker, she values communication and brings a unique perspective to every challenge. |
Blake Bourque
Blake our head mentor, has made a lasting impact on both students and fellow mentors. With a Computer Science degree from the University of Maine, he now works at Amazon Robotics and is passionate about inspiring other to explore STEM. He creates a supportive leaning environment, proudly teaching mechanical design and electronics to new members while motivating returning members to keep growing. As a core pillar of our team, Blake's dedication helps us thrive, pushing us to think differently, expand our skills, and discover new perspectives. 
Chris Wise
Chris holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and now works at Amazon Robotics. Introduced to FRC in 2018 by fellow mentor Blake, he's been involved ever since. He finds it rewarding to see the team's robot come to life on the field and is driven by a passion for engineering and problem-solving. Chris mentors students to help them grow their technical skills and confidence in STEM. |
Luis Teixeira IV
Luis is the Head of Cloud Engineering and Program Management for a company in San Francisco. He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and studied at Sulfok University and UMass. His interest in robotics began when his sons started high school, and he has been hooked ever since. Having seen the impact of hands-on learning throughout his career, he believes FRC gives students valuable real-world experience and technical skills. A fun fact: Luis loves Star Wars, robots, and droids, and he even built his own R2-D2. His passion for technology inspires students to explore, create, and push the boundaries of what's possible. |
Maya Moy
Maya's robotics journey began in elementary school with FLL, inspired by her older sister. In high school, she joined FRC Team 3082, Chicken Bot Pie, where she learned from dedicated mentors and built lasting friendships. After earning a computer engineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she moved to Massachusetts and began mentoring Team 4909. She's passionate bout giving students the same fun, supportive, and inspiring experience that shaped her own path, and she believes robotics offers both valuable skills and a lifelong community. |
