If your team is looking for guidance—whether in engineering, programming, outreach, or preparing for judging—we’ve built a mentor network designed to help. This database includes college students, industry professionals, and others in STEM who are excited to support high school robotics teams.
Each mentor listing includes a short bio and areas of expertise. When your team is interested in connecting, simply fill out a quick request form, and we’ll coordinate the introduction via email.
This resource is free to use and open to all FIRST teams.
Work Experience: Southern California Gas Company, Aboveground Storage Intern
Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Marketing
Skills: CAD, 3D Printer, CNC Machine, Marketing, Collaboration, Social Media, Graphic Design, Connecting with Professionals, and Organizing Community Outreach
I can help out with anything CAD, mechanical, and systems related. I also have experience in networking and can help teams find professional mentors and sponsorships.
Work Experience: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (Civil Engineering), NEXX Technologies (material engineering) Maker space Technician
Specialties: Mechanical Engineering
Skills: CAD, 3D Printer, Team work, Collaboration, Connecting with Professionals
Eric Ilagan
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Associate’s degree in Visual design (Visual Design A.A)
#FIRSTAlum 🏅
Specialties: Marketing, Graphic design
Skills: Marketing, Team work, Collaboration, Social Media, Graphic Design, Wiring, Organizing Community Outreach
During my time with 6373 SuperBots, I’ve learned how to manage and organize your team, how to create a detailed and concise engineering portfolio, team brand identity and graphic design, analyzing game strategy and connecting with other teams! If you need help, I got you, don’t be afraid to reach out!
Karina Bender
UCLA
Bioengineering/Math/Mechanical Engineering - Master's
#FIRSTAlum 🏅
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Work Experience: Annabi Labs, Hsu Lab, CalTech SURF Intern
Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mathematics
Skills: CAD, 3D Printer
I'm a medical school applicant, so I can also help with mentoring!