FIRST Connecticut. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

Contact Us

CT FIRST is primarily run by a group of dedicated volunteers. There is a small part-time staff who works very closely with the volunteer leadership team. Please feel free to contact our Regional Director or appropriate program lead.

Role Name Email Responsibilities
Regional Director Sue Glasspiegel sglasspiegel@usfirst.org Sponsor development; overall FIRST activities in Connecticut
FRC
State Chairman
Michael Sperber msperber@usfirst.org FRC program activities in CT;
CT Regional event
FTC
Affiliate Partner
David Mellen mellen.d@k-o.org FTC program activities in CT;
CT State Tournament
FLL/Jr.FLL
Affiliate Partner
Michael Gentry mgentry@ctfirst.org FLL/Jr.FLL program activities in CT;
CT State Tournament and Local Qualifying Events
FIRST
Senior Mentor
Kathie Kentfield kkentfield@usfirst.org Volunteer recruitment, team growth and support
Vista Member Nicole Awwad nawwad@ctfirst.org Sponsor development; volunteer recruitment, team growth and support
CT FIRST
Alumni Network

Program Managers
Ken Kasner
Stephanie Slezycki
kkasner@ctfirst.org
sslezycki@ctfirst.org
alumni@ctfirst.org
CT FIRST alumni program development and membership recruitment.

If you do not know whom to contact or have a questions relating to more than one program, please contact our Regional Director.

CT FIRST is Connecticut’s planning and operating organization for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

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