Meet Our Founders
Jonathan Chang, Co-Founder & EVP
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
My name is Jonathan and I'm a student at Rancho del Rey Middle School. Four years ago, I joined robotics at my elementery school. I enjoy robotics because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people. I'm excited to be part of Operation Build-A-Bot & share my love of Legos with you!
Jonathan is Co-Founder of OBAB, serving as Executive Vice-President and as a Board Member of the nonprofit.
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
My name is Amelie and I'm in 6th Grade. I've competed in robotics for two years at Discovery Charter School. I like mentoring kids in robotics, and showing them the endless possibilities in designing robots, programming, coding, and completing robot game missions.
Amelie is Co-Founder of Operation Build A Bot, serving as its Secretary and as a Board Member of the nonprofit.
Kensington, Co-FOUNDER & CMO
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
Emilie Garcia, CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO
I'm Kensington and I go to Eastlake High School. I joined robotics in 8th grader, and enjoyed robotics ever since. I was a builder on the team and I enjoy engineering. I look forward to helping kids with building different attachments and completing missions.
Kensington is Co-Founder of Operation Build-A-Bot, serving as its Chief Marketing Officer and as a Board Member of the nonprofit.
Emilie Garcia, CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO
Amelie Diaz, Co-Founder & Secretary
Emilie Garcia, CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO
My name is Emilie and I'm a student at Francis Parker. I build robots, play golf, water polo, beach volleyball and compete on the Speech & Debate Team. I look forward to helping kids work together to solve robot challenges.
Emilie is Co-Founder of Operation Build A Bot, serving as the nonprofit's President, CEO & Chairman of the Board of the Directors.
Jasper Garcia, Co-Founder & Treasurer
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
My name is Jasper and I’m a student at Francis Parker, where I play golf, soccer and lacrosse. I joined the robotics team in 5th grade to learn programming with my friends, and now I look forward to mentoring other students and sharing the fun of robotics.
Jasper is Co-Founder of Operation Build A Bot, serving as its Treasurer and Board Member of the nonprofit.
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
My name is Isabela, and I am 13 years old. I'm a student at Discovery Middle School. I've competed in robotics for 4 years. My specialty is programming. I can't wait to show kids what robotics is all about! A few things about me is that I love animals and reading!
Isabela is Co-Founder of Operation Build A Bot, serving as the Executive Project Director and Board Member of the nonprofit.
Kendell St. Louis, Co-Founder
Isabela Martinez, Co-Founder & Executive Project Director
Kendell St. Louis, Co-Founder
I'm Kendell and I've competed in robotics for over a year. I like playing video games and writing.
Competition Team Mentors
Siarah Hirsch
Siarah Hirsch
Siarah Hirsch
My name is Siarah and I'm a student at Eastlake High School. I've competed in robotics since 5th grade. Robotics can create lots of opportunities to learn technology and be creative, and at the same time is a lot of fun. I am excited to be in Operation: Build-A-Bot to inspire kids to discover their own passion for robotics.
Mason Markham
Siarah Hirsch
Siarah Hirsch
My name is Mason, and I go to Bonita Vista High School. I've competed in FIRST Lego League robotics, mentored FIRST Lego League teams, and led STEAM Camps. In my free time, I enjoy volleyball, running, volunteering at church, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family!
Give with Confidence
$25.00
As a 501(c)(3) educational organization, give with confidence that 100% of your charitable donation goes directly to fund robotics equipment, such as SPIKE Prime robots, expansion sets, regulation tables, and challenge mats.