Speakers 

Kim Terry 

Coordinator with the Alliance for Education at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)

Kim Terry is a dedicated Coordinator with the Alliance for Education at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), where he plays a key role in advancing STEM education initiatives across the region. With a strong passion for innovation in learning, Kim supports programs that inspire students and educators to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in meaningful, hands-on ways. In addition to his work at SBCSS, Kim serves as a valued Board Director for the Science Technology and Education Partnership and serves as the co-lead for the Educator STEP Conference (STEPCon), where he helps guide strategic planning and collaboration among partners to ensure impactful STEM experiences for students throughout the Inland Empire. His leadership, creativity, and commitment to empowerment make him a vital force in shaping the future of STEM education in the community. 

Carlos Gonzalez 

Associate Director for the California MESA Program and Director of the MESA College Prep and University Programs at Bourns College of Engineering at UC Riverside

Carlos is an Associate Director for the California MESA Program and the Director of the MESA College Prep and University Programs at the Bourns College of Engineering at UC Riverside. Carlos is a former engineer, public school educator and has been an instructor and adjunct faculty in university classrooms. His responsibilities include program management and administration, curriculum development, teacher preparation and training, and the creation and implementation of student engineering challenges. 

Nicholas Antonio Perez

Bioengineering Graduate Student

Nicholas Antonio Perez recently graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a B.S. in Microbiology. He’ll soon begin his graduate studies in Bioengineering at UC Irvine, where he plans to deepen his knowledge of biomaterials and biomedical device development. With this foundation, Nicholas aims to attend medical school afterward, ultimately pursuing a career that merges engineering, biology, and patient care.