K-12 STEM Education & Outreach Staff 

Faith started combining her passions for science and education as an instructor with Science from Scientists while working on her PhD thesis on waste remediation using photocatalytic semiconductors. She went on to develop educational programs as the Education Coordinator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum before transitioning to Washington, DC as an American Association for the Advancement of Science,  Science Technology Policy Fellow. During her time as a Fellow, she served at the National Science Foundation in the Education and Human Resources Directorate. 

As the Instruction & Content Manager, Alisa works with researchers and educators to develop curriculum that reflect innovative Berkeley Lab research and provide engaging, authentic STEM learning experiences. She is passionate about creating exciting and inclusive educational activities that strengthen students' STEM identity and inspire them to pursue STEM careers. Prior to joining Berkeley Lab, Alisa was a high school physics teacher for five years. Alisa holds a Master's in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, an MS in Astronomy from San Diego State University, and a BS in Physics (Astrophysics Track) from Carnegie Mellon University.

Elina is a California native. She was most recently the Youth Development Coordinator at Chabot Space and Science Center managing 200 high school students in their teen volunteer program. She spent five years as a wildlife biologist before transitioning to the field of science communication and outreach coordination. She has led science communication and professional development workshops for adults and teens in both English and Spanish. She has a degree in biology with an emphasis in ecology and environmental science from Mills College. 

Jacari Scott has been actively working in research administration since 2012. Prior to joining the Lab, she was a Scholar Service Coordinator at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. She has supported the Workforce Development, Sustainability, and Government and Community Relations Offices during her time at the Lab. Ms. Scott is a Bay Area native and enjoys raising her three daughters. 

Corbin Shatto holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Sonoma State University in Electrical Engineering. He brings to the K-12 team an understanding of student outreach, digital communication, and STEM education. He's held previous roles in the automation industry and defense contracting, as well as a lead coordinator for STEM programs at the Boys and Girls Club. Corbin leads our outreach to middle schools, hosting sixth-grade activities and reverse science fairs. 

Ernesto joined the K-12 team at Berkeley Lab in 2024 as a Undergraduate Student Assistant, where he facilitates lectures and hands-on activities for high school students, designs and analyzes assessments to track learning outcomes, mentors students in science readiness, and collaborates with quantum education researchers to develop impactful curricula for the Quantum Computing, Mathematics & Physics Camp (QCaMP), while supporting other STEM outreach initiatives. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in STEM Education from UC Berkeley and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Chemistry (Physical-Organic) at the University of San Francisco. 

Sage Miller joined the K-12 team in 2024 as a Student Education Assistant. She works on curriculum development for the data science portion of Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program, which includes topics such as machine learning, and introductory skills in Python. She also assists with outreach programs at Berkeley Lab. She recived her Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science with a minor in Spanish from UC Berkeley.

Molly Tuholski joined the K-12 team in 2025 as a Student Education Assistant. She contributes to social media, newsletters, and K-12 outreach at Berkeley Lab. She is a rising sophomore at Diablo Valley College, studying Communications, with plans to transfer to a four-year university next year.

Adriana joined the K-12 team at Berkeley Lab summer of 2025 as an Undergraduate Student Assistant. She applies her passion for learning, teaching, and topics in STEM to support outreach programs at Berkeley Lab. In particular, she works on curriculum development for the Quantum Computing, Mathematics, & Physics camp (QCaMP) to ensure engaging and accessible lessons for students with various levels of prior knowledge. Adriana will complete her bachelors in Mathematics with a minor in Science and Math Education (CalTeach) December of 2025, and she intends to receive her Math Teaching Credential in 2026.