Meet Us - Staff

  • 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...

  • 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......

  • Tyler Walker

    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….

  • 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….

  • Princess OluFletcher

    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…

  • Taeviondre Thomas

    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…….