Meet Us - Staff
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Antonio Jackson
Co-Founder & Executive Director
A native of Portland, OR, Antonio has had a lifelong passion for working with youth to inspire and encourage them to reach their full potential. He Co-Founded BB2S in 2013 after many years of mentoring hundreds of youth...
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Tyler Walker
Program Manager
Tyler has lived most of her life in the Portland Metro Area. She joined BB2S when she was six years old, participating in what was then called the Jr. FIRST LEGO League. Building Blocks 2 Success helped cultivate her interest in engineering, which she took with her through high school. She went on to study….
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Simone Segal
Operations Manager
Simone brings with her experience in operations, creative problem solving, and community centered work. She has worked extensively in Black and Brown spaces to create systems that help organizations thrive….
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Marisa Demara
Program Coordinator - FIRST LEGO League
Marisa has lived most of her life in Portland, she currently resides in Gladstone and is originally from Sinaloa, Mexico. Marisa graduated Roosevelt High School, and received an Associates Degree in general studies and a 1yr Certificate in Human Resource Management from Clackamas Community College......
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Jaylen McDonald
Program Coordinator
Jaylen was born and raised in Northeast Portland, Oregon, and attended Faubion Elementary and Jefferson High School before continuing his education at the University of Oregon, where he earned a degree in ART with a specialization in photography and videography……
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Ruby Fosu
Project Coordinator
As a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and STEM education, Ruby leverages her experience in project management and community engagement to develop programs that introduce students to technology, innovation, and career pathways….