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Our Mission
The El Paso Science Festival aims to show young children the magic of science and technology, inspiring them to dream big and envision themselves as future scientists, ready to explore and shape the world. We also aim to integrate STEM into the cultural identity through strategic partnerships and community engagement.
Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
Our Board of Advisors provides guidance, connections, and credibility, helping shape strategy, attract partners, and ensure community impact. Their expertise strengthens decision-making, inspires trust, and advances the Festival’s mission for lasting success.
Our Board of Advisors provides guidance, connections, and credibility, helping shape strategy, attract partners, and ensure community impact. Their expertise strengthens decision-making, inspires trust, and advances the Festival’s mission for lasting success.
James Cearley — Board Chair; Retired General Manager, Chevron
Dr. Robert Kirken — Dean Emeritus, College of Science, UTEP
Dr. Marc Knecht — Dean, College of Science, UTEP
Allen Gilmer — Former CEO and Board Chairman, Enverus
Eric Pearson — President and CEO, El Paso Community Foundation
Will Davis — Board Chair, SHPE
Katlyn M. Porter — Process Engineer, Marathon Petroleum
Our Amazing Team
Our Amazing Team
The El Paso Science Festival is made possible by a dedicated team of passionate volunteers who invest countless hours in creating an inspiring, hands-on environment that sparks curiosity and motivates discovery.
Enrique Gómez — Founder and Director; Retired IBM Executive
Alma Rosales — Founder and Director; Retired IBM Executive
Dr. Juan Ferret — Founder and Director; Executive Director, PSI
Mika Cohen — Evaluation and Data Analysis; Vice President, PSI
Romelia Acosta — Marketing Director and Website Designer
Amanda I. Aug — Project Manager and Exhibits Coordinator
Amanda Acosta — Logistics and Systems Automation Lead; GM Engineer
Sairy Cohen — Marketing Team
Mike Acosta — Community Engagement Team; Retired from University Relations, UTEP; Former MAES President
Jesus Saenz — Exhibitor Team; Physics Professor and Science Communicator, UACJ
Magda Galloza — Exhibitor Team and Partner Lead; Assistant Professor, UPRM
Lori Le Maitre — Volunteer Team; Biology Instructor, EPCC
Theresa Turner — School Liaison Team; Retired Science Educator, EPISD
Richard O. Martinez — Community Engagement Team; Former MAES National President
Francella Melendez — Graphic Designer
John Trevino Jr — Exhibitor Team/Web Designer; Astrophysics Undergraduate, UT