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 Director

Joshua was born and raised in South Florida and moved to the Pacific Northwest after graduating from Florida International University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. He went on to complete three more master’s degrees…

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 - 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 - Semiconductors

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….

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……

Program Coordinator - Game Design/ Esports

Xavier has lived most of his life in the Portland Metro Area. He's very passionate about Video Games! From the gameplay to the music (especially the music), he's been curious about what makes games so fun and engaging….

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….

Site Instructor

Princess Fletcher is a senior at McDaniel High School and is committed to attending Portland State University, where she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She is a multi-sport athlete…

Site Instructor

Tae is a site instructor who is deeply involved with the Black community in Northeast Portland. He is currently studying Applied Mathematics at Portland State University. A former participant in Building Blocks' LEGO Robotics program…….