Meet Us - Staff

  • Co-founder and Executive Director

    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...

  • Program Manager

    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….

  • Operations Manager

    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….

  • Program Coordinator - FLL

    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......

  • Program Coordinator

    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……

  • Project Coordinator

    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….