Officers and Leadership Team

Being a successful ASTA Board member requires a commitment of time, expertise, experience, and passion – all directed towards achieving our mission:Inspiring, engaging, and supporting science teachers in preparing STEM learners for success. Board members meet monthly and help to make continuous organizational progress.

Rebecca Booth

2024 President

Lisa Neilsen

2025 President

Janet Anderson

2023 President

Chelsea Powers

Membership Secretary

Robyn Yewell

Treasurer

Geneva Baker

Recording Secretary 
Social Media Director

Sara Zadorozny

PD and Communications Director

Rebecca Garelli

Professional Learning Specialist

Sara Torres

Executive Director

astaexecdir@azsta.org

Phil McBride

Historian

Julia Olsen

Technology Program Manager

We are so appreciative of the time and support of these amazing science educators!

ASTA is powered by amazing Arizona science educators like you! Support science education in Arizona and the teachers promoting it daily in their classrooms by offering your time, talent, experience and passion on ASTA’s 2024 Board of Directors. 


Board Member Expectations: 

  • Monthly board meeting attendance (in-person or virtually)
  • Serve on a committee of your choosing (options such as PD, Awards, Membership, Advocacy and more)
  • Attend and promote ASTA’s annual conference
  •  Advocate for ASTA and Science education in your area of Arizona


Applications reopen yearly in early summer.



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