Who We Are

The Reach Center is a project of Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our staff is located at the MMSA offices in Augusta.

MMSA was established in 1992 to enhance STEM education and elevate student aspirations and achievement in Maine in those fields.  MMSA  brings  extensive experience in professional development for STEM educators and in the organization of both in-school and out-of-school STEM programs for promising students.

Staff

The Reach Center staff currently includes co-directors, a project manager, an educator who is the Lead STEM Guide for the Dexter-Dover area, and an administrative manager. These  core staff members allow the Reach Center flexibility in planning programs and collaborating with partners throughout the state.

Tom Keller, Co-Director

Jan Mokros, Co-Director

Jo Gates, Project Manager

Alyson Saunders, STEM Educator and Lead STEM Guide for Dexter-Dover Hub

Laurie Larsen, Administrative Manager

In addition to our staff, we work closely with an expert evaluation consultant, Sue Allen, and with STEM Guides.

Advisory Board

The Reach Center operates with a board that acts in an advisory capacity, as a committee under the MMSA board of directors.