Meet the Team
Welcome to NASA HUNCH: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
NASA HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) offers nine dynamic programs, providing unique, hands-on experiences for students eager to engage with real-world NASA projects. Our mission is to empower students and teachers to collaborate on authentic challenges that advance space exploration and STEM education.
How to Get Involved
Whether your school is new to NASA HUNCH or looking to expand your portfolio, we invite you to connect with your Regional Program Manager and Regional Mentor. They are your partners in navigating opportunities, resources, and project selection.
Quick Guide to HUNCH Programs & Contacts
Culinary Challenge Contact: Allison Westover
Software Development Contact: Michael Hayes
Bio Science Projects Contact: Allison Westover
NASA HUNCH Academy Contact: Flo Gold
Flight Configuration Contact: Mike Bennett
Flight Hardware Projects Contact: Donald A. Hecker
Design & Prototype Contact: Glenn Johnson
Video & Media Challenges Contact: Loy Trevino
Sewn Flight Articles –Soft goods Offered in the Near Future
Connect With Your Regional Support Team
Your Regional Mentor is a key resource for project guidance and support.
Find your mentor’s contact on the Regions Page of NASAHUNCH.com, or reach out to your Regional Program Manager for a personalized introduction, not sure
Join Us
At NASA HUNCH, students and teachers become collaborators and innovators.
Explore new horizons, develop valuable skills, and make a real-world impact with NASA.
Questions? Ready to start?
Contact your Regional Program Manager and Mentor today!
Scott Rodriguez
Vice President – Government Programs/Program Manager – NASA HUNCH
scott.rodriguez@voyagertechnologies.com
(832) 755-0948
George Kessler
HUNCH Program Director
george.j.kessler@nasa.gov
(713) 213-6487
Bob Zeek
MSFC Project Resource Manage and Co-Founder
robert.c.zeek@nasa.gov
(256) 542-7219
Allison Westover
Culinary and Nutritional Engineering Project Manager & Biomedical Science and Engineering Project Manager
allison.r.westover@nasa.gov
(281) 898-2486
Donald A Hecker
Flight Hardware Project Manager
donald.a.hecker@nasa.gov
(281) 244-2852
Michael Hayes
Software AI VR Cyber Security Project Manager, Regional Mentor for North Texas, Web Master
michael.hayes@voyagertechnologies.com
(214) 315-5607
Glenn Johnson
Design & Prototype Project Manager
glenn.f.johnson@nasa.gov
(281) 755-2823
Mike Bennett
Flight Configuration Project Manager
donald.m.bennett@nasa.gov
(281) 853-4618
Flo Gold
HUNCH Academy Project Manager and Regional Mentor
florence.v.gold@nasa.gov
(406) 690-2661
Lisa Passarelli
KSC Project Manager
lisa.c.passarelli@nasa.gov
(321) 861-8454
Nancy Hall
GRC Project Manager
nancy.r.hall@nasa.gov
(216) 385-6302
Cody W. Farinacci
GRC Project Manager
cody.w.farinacci@nasa.gov
Yolanda Simmons
LaRC Program Manager
yolanda.watford.simmons@nasa.gov
(757) 864-1569
Dave Schlichting
NASA HUNCH Mentor
david.schlichting@voyagertechnologies.com
(720) 988-0833
Roy Bellard
Machinist Mentor
elroy.bellard-1@nasa.gov
(281) 787-1495
Carlos Valencia
Hardware Assembly Specialist
juan.c.valencia@nasa.gov
(832) 537-8768
Loy Trevino
Business Partner, Video and Media Project Manager
eloy.w.trevino@nasa.gov
(281) 244-0706
Julio Zambrana
Flight hardware Processing Assistant
jzambra@okstate.edu
Gladys Hall
Project Coordinator
gladys.e.hall@nasa.gov
(281) 244-0733
Bill Gibson
Hardware Support Specialist
william.e.gibson@nasa.gov
(256) 529-3804
Luke Sammons
HUNCH Flight Configuration Engineer
luke.sammons@voyagertechnologies.com
Desiree Swanson
Operations Coordinator – NASA HUNCH
dswanson@nanoracks.com
(832) 205-7908
Natalia Nikkhoo.
Manager of CMS
nnikkhoo@nanoracks.com
(212) 999-9192
Jeffrey Williams (AKA: Tyler)
HARDWARE Mentor
jeffrey.williams@voyagertechnologies.com
(281) 853-4951