Christine has spent the last twelve years effectively informing and transitioning organizations of all types and sizes. An experienced multi-sector change manager and organizational developer, Christine is fluent in establishing processes to identify, develop and solicit alternative funding sources and revenue streams as well as developing sustainable growth models. 

Most recently, Christine served as the CEO of Marathon Kids, a national NPO headquartered in Austin, TX. During her tenure, Marathon Kids grew their national programmatic footprint from three states to forty seven states and doubled and diversified their revenue stream. Pollei is a 1991 graduate from Baylor University

Jess brings 17 years of FIRST experience to the role of Program Director at FIRST in Texas. Jess started as an FLL and FRC team member in Pennsylvania, has served across all FIRST programs as a key volunteer, events coordinator, team mentor, and FIRST Senior Mentor, and has served as the Alamo Assistant Regional Director and Volunteer Coordinator since 2010. She has a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology (with a Neuroscience focus) from the University of Texas at Austin.

Patrick Felty is the Development Director at FIRST® in Texas and FIRST® Regional Director for the Alamo Region of Texas. He previously served as the Chief Operations Officer at Prism Technologies Group and was the founder and Chief Operations Officer of Fintan Technologies. He received his Bachelors Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Kayla specializes in Accounting and Finance and is responsible for accounting for FIRST in Texas activities. Kayla is also self-employed at Kayla J. Wallace, CPA, a CPA Firm located in Round Rock, TX. Originally from Coleman, TX, Kayla graduated from East Texas State University with a degree in Accounting. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys reading, eating out, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Megan got involved with FIRST^® while working at the New Braunfels Public Library, where she managed 13 teams in the FIRST LEGO League Junior, FIRST LEGO League, and FIRST Tech Challenge programs over the course of three years. In 2015 she became an Affiliate Partner for the Alamo Region, and in 2016 she also took on the role of Program Coordinator for FIRST in Texas. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Texas State University in San Marcos.

Kristi worked with FIRST^® from 2012-2016 as the FIRST LEGO League Operational Partner for the North Texas Region. She now serves as a FIRST in Texas Program Coordinator and the FLL Affiliate Partner for the Central Texas Region. Kristi has been working in informal science education for over 12 years, and has a Master’s degree in biological anthropology from New Mexico State University.