Executive Director
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the administration of the business aspects of the Society. The ED works very closely with all other key members of the organization to ensure their ability to carry their duties.
Our current executive director is Philippe Manseau (philippe@firstalberta.ca).
FIRST Senior Mentors
FIRST Senior Mentors (FSM) are official FIRST HQ employees highly skilled and talented technical and non-technical individuals, who focus on recruiting, supporting, and expanding FIRST programs within Alberta.
Northern Alberta: Logan O. Arcilla (logan@firstalberta.ca)
Southern Alberta: Mitchell Way (mitchell@firstalberta.ca)
Program Directors
Program directors (PD) are official FIRST HQ representative (Program Delivery Partner, or PDP) that oversee and manage the program in Alberta. PD are in constant communication with FIRST HQ to ensure our team has what they need locally to be successful and are also responsible for the larger events for their program.
FIRST® LEGO® League
Northern Alberta: Tamara Raison (tamara@firstalberta.ca)
Southern Alberta: Wendy Hutchins (wendy@firstalberta.ca)
FIRST® Tech Challenge
Northern Alberta: Philippe Manseau (philippe@firstalberta.ca)
Southern Alberta: Joshua Alvares (joshua@firstalberta.ca)
FIRST® Robotics Competition
Nicholas McCurry (nick@firstalberta.ca)
League Coordinators (LC)
League coordinators are taking care of a subset of teams (about 20 teams each) supporting them as their primary FIRST Alberta contact and managing local event before teams qualify for the next level of the event.
FIRST® Tech Challenge
Northern Pike League Coordinator (Edmonton): Dave Stork (dave@firstalberta.ca)
Mountain Whitefish League Coordinator (Red Deer): Looking for someone!!!
Trout League League Coordinator (Calgary): Charlie Hiles (charlie@firstalberta.ca)
Walleye League Coordinator (Calgary): Mitchell Way (mitchell@firstalberta.ca)
Sturgeon League Coordinator (Calgary): Chad Johnston (chad@firstalberta.ca)
Greyling League Coordinator (Calgary): Looking for someone!!!
Main Coordinators
In addition to program people, we also need key volunteers to support the organization. Below is a list of our current coordinators supporting FIRST Alberta. If you think you have some expertise and we could benefit from your talent in a new coordinator role, please connect with us!
Volunteer Coordinator: Looking for someone!!!
Communication Coordinator: Samson Hua (samson@firstalberta.ca)
Alumni Engagement Coordinator: Michelle Pitre (michelle@firstalberta.ca)