Meet Our team
Passionate People Behind Our Mission
Arturo Sanchez
Program Coordinator
With a passion for creativity and giving a space for freedom to explore. Born and raised in Salinas and looking to give the same community the opportunities that are needed to help the community find success and most importantly “Learn by doing”. With a focus on making learning feel like play time, pushing youth and the whole community to observe the science in the world around them to nurture a smarter and better future for all.
Arturo also drives the SS WOW(Salinas Science Workshop On Wheels) , our mobile workshop, around town to various community events, school visits and library programs. Where he also coordinates and runs the programming ran in and outside the SS WOW(Salinas Science Workshop On Wheels) .
“Learning by doing is the best learning!”
Sebastian Eckhaus
Program Coordinator
Sebastian brings extensive experience in educational programming and student engagement. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Growing up in Monterey County as a bilingual ELD student, Sebastian understands the importance of giving back to the community that grew and shaped him. Through his dedicated approach to curriculum delivery and student success, he is committed to fostering a love for learning by doing.
Maleah Ventura
Assistant Coordinator
Maleah Ventura is an Assistant Facilitator at the Salinas Community Science Workshop. They are Currently studying Statistics. Maleah is passionate about exposing children to science and encouraging them to use their creativity. Outside of the workshop, she is in several bands that she plays guitar and drums for.
