Meet our Planning Committee

Hub Director

Matthew is an alumnus of the Fernbank LINKS team. After finishing a master's degree in computer science at Georgia Tech, and spending a few years working for a variety of robotics startups, he now works as a software engineer, building robots for Microsoft. Outside of Georgia BEST, you'll find him mentoring the Georgia Tech RoboJackets.

Hub Coordinator

Jessie is an alumna of CircuitRunners Robotics from Wheeler High School. She spent three years competing in BEST, co-leading the team in her senior year. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. She is now working full-time as a packaging engineer at The Dennis Group where everyday, she uses the skills she learned during her time in BEST.

Hub Advisor

Debi has been on this journey with students since 1973. She was doing STEM when STEM wasn't a "word!" Working with the best students from Metro Atlanta and beyond is a gift. They keep her motivated and energized! Having recently begun a well-earned retirement from education and directing our hub, Debi continues to support BEST as an advisor for our hub.

Dennis is an alumnus of the South Forsyth High School EagleBots and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering. He is now employed as an engineer at Polytron, working on designing and maintaining automated systems.