Fred is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, driven by a passion for advancing workforce development in Washington State.

Fred’s efforts led to recognition by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges in 2019 and by the GeekWire community (Geeks Give Back Award winner) in 2020.

Fred has a passion for supporting growing talent through centering his efforts through an equity and
inclusion lens. He is a Pacific Northwest native, an active dad (children and cats), husband and Seattle Mariners fan. 

Lila Mowatt is the Director of Development & Community Relations at FIRST Washington, where she oversees all aspects of linking the organization to resources through donor stewardship, fundraising, and relationship building. Prior to FIRST WA, Lila was the Director of Philanthropy for Washington DECA.

Lila has also held positions with the American Jewish Committee as Seattle Regional Director and with AIPAC in both Seattle and Houston. Lila earned her M.A. in History from the University of Haifa and her B.A. from New York University in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies.

Adrienne became involved with FIRST in 2007 when her daughter’s high school started a robotics club. In 2010 she began coaching a FIRST Robotics Competition team where she developed a passion for working with students. In 2011, Adrienne joined the FIRST Washington staff as a part time program coordinator for FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. She loves the way that FIRST can help shape young peoples lives in discovering a career pathway.

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Mara is a Midwest escapee who’s lived in Washington for 5 years. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History from Iowa State University, where she worked in community engagement and voter education on a number of local political campaigns.

She is passionate about providing the resources kids need to live fulfilling lives, and believes access to quality, STEM education is an essential piece of providing education equity for all kids.

In her free time, she likes to hike, camp, and cheer on the Seattle Storm.

Jake brings 15 years of volunteer experience to FIRST Washington through Northshore School District, Northlake Little League, Seattle Selects Hockey Association, and Pacific Northwest Ballet, to name a few.

Jake is originally from Boston and moved to the Pacific Northwest from New York in 2013. Jake studied Genetic Engineering at SUNY Fredonia and has always been a STEM advocate.

Jake has worked with youth on many fronts as a Youth Development Coordinator at JCCA, and as women’s soccer coach for FC Greater Boston.

Jake is thrilled to combine his two passions, Science and Sports, to help FIRST Washington thrive. 

In 1999, Eric Stokely started his journey with FIRST while in his first year as a teacher in California with FRC Team 258, The Sea Dawgs. Moving to Washington 3 years later, he joined FRC Team 360, The Revolution. Eric is one of the founding members of FIRST Washington, and saw the addition of both FLL and FTC programs in our state. He served as the first FTC Program Delivery Partner in Washington.

Over the following years, he has worked with many FRC teams, FRC 2557 The SOTAbots, FRC 5295 Aldernating Current, and recently joining FRC 4450 The Olympia Robotics Federation ORF.

Eric won the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award in 2007 in Portland and Volunteer of the Year in 2012 in Seattle. He was awarded the highest honor a Mentor can receive, the Woodie Flowers Award at the 2016 World Championship in St. Louis.

Retiring from teaching in 2022, Stokely is now a FIRST Senior Mentor working alongside FIRST Washington staff to help move the Mission of FIRST forward as a True Believer in what FIRST is accomplishing.

Eric has been engaged with FIRST programs for over a decade starting as a parent and then mentor of his kids’ team and then moving into a FIRST Senior Mentor Role, helping new teams start their journey with FIRST.

He is an incredible role model, always willing to help coaches/mentors solve challenges.

In addition to managing FIRST Washington’s Fieldhouse equipment, he mentors an all-girls team at Holy Names Academy in Seattle.