Meet the STEAM Team

The Early STEAM Oregon Team consists of team members from the Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI).


The ELSI Professional Learning Core works with partners across Oregon to provide professional learning opportunities and resources for early educators, community partners, coaches, CCR&R staff, and more.

Our workshops align with early educator competencies and emphasize cultural and linguistic responsiveness. We provide workshops for conferences and professional development days both in-person and online. We create free resources, materials, and supports for educators as well.

We aim to create soft learning spaces that welcome everyone for who they are, as they are. We value the insight and experiences of every educator and we seek to uplift their voices in the field of early childhood education.

To learn more about ELSI Professional Learning Core's work, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/oregonstate.edu/elsi/home 

Kiki Omoto

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kiki.omoto@oregonstate.edu 


Early STEAM Oregon Project Coordinator and STEAM Event Coordinator

Contact Kiki for information about Early STEAM Oregon or events.

Daphnee Nicolas

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daphnee.nicolas@oregonstate.edu 


Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

Contact Daphnee for partnerships and collaborations with Early STEAM Oregon.

Alexis Tracy

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alexis.tracy@oregonstate.edu 


ELSI Professional Learning Core Manager

Contact Alexis for general information about ELSI and training support and coordination.

Laura Neilson

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ELSI Training Outreach Coordinator


laura.neilson@oregonstate.edu 

Lorena Rodriguez

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ELSI Training Outreach Coordinator 


lorena.rodriguez@osucascades.edu 

Jasmin Rivera

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ELSI Training Outreach Coordinator and Mentor Coach

 

jasmin.rivera@oregonstate.edu