MEET SAMSAT's TEAM
Cliff Zintgraff, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Cliff Zintgraff is a founding Board member and past Board Chair of SASTEMIC, now merged with SAMSAT. Around his core research area of inquiry learning, he runs learning organizations and programs for schools, colleges and industry. Cliff provides executive leadership for SAMSAT.
Mark Brooks
STEM Lead Educator
Social Media Manager
Mark Brooks brings experience in the military and running afterschool programs. He is our lead student inspirer and educator, he manages social media outreach, and he supports grant development.
Jennifer Ireland
STEM Education Director
Jennifer Ireland leads SASTEMIC-branded curriculum development and program delivery for our Geekbus and other education programs. She has 12 years of experience in informal education and curriculum development.
Thomasina Escobar
STEM Administrator
Tomie Escobar leads STEM program scheduling, administers programs, and supports financial preparation for grant development.
Jorge Amodio
Technology Manager
Jorge Amodio brings 30+ years experience in information technology, including bringing the first Internet connection to his native Argentina. His work includes bringing artifacts back to life in the museum.
Sandra Shreve
Events Manager
Sandra Shreve brings her management, event and catering expertise to event development and management.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Monroe
Founding Chair
Matt Reedy
San Antonio Tech Industry Veteran
Board Co-Chair
Thomas O'Brien
Alford & O'Brien, PC
Secretary
Allison Levine
Senior Manager, Accenture Federal
Treasurer
Jorge Amodio
Technology Manager, SAMSAT
Scott Gray
President, Elevate Systems
Dr. Raul "Rudy" Reyna
Founder, San Antonio STEM Council,
Alamo STEM Ecosystem
John Strieby
Healthcare and Management Consultant
Dr. Cliff Zintgraff (ex officio)
Executive Director
ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Mark Appleford
Associate Dean, College of Engineering, UTSA
Dr. Emily Boice
Science Communications and Program Director,
Mind Science Foundation
Patrick Felty
Executive Director, FIRST in Texas Foundation
Jacques McGregor
Senior Director, Marathon
Iris Gonzalez
Founder, StartupsSanAntonio.com
Joe Sanchez
Executive Director, CyberTexas Foundation
Andrew Schuetze
Instructor, Lutheran High School of San Antonio
FIRST Affiliate Partner, Alamo Region