Organizers

Challenger Centers are affiliated with the National Challenger Center for Space Science Education
but supported and operated by local individuals and groups.

Local Partners & Affiliates
National Automobile Museum
Pathways to Aviation
Washoe County School District

Board & Team Members
Melodi Rodrigue, President
Richard Simmonds, Secretary
Wendy Calvin, Science Adviser
Dan Carne, Facilities Committee Chair
Lisa Panko, Bookkeeper

Advisory Team
Stephen McFarlane, Founder
Craig Rodrigue, Events
Tom Taormina, Planning
Eric Henry, Pathways Partner
Louis Test, Legal Adviser
Richard Plotkin, Astronomy Adviser

Staff & Volunteers
Paul McFarlane, Lead Flight Director
Mike Pieretti, Technical Adviser
Jenny McFarlane, Outreach Programs
Interns: Annie, Teddy & Donald