For more information about Broomfield STEM Board, please contact our President, Karoline Jarr. To learn more about being on the Board for Broomfield STEM, read our Board of Directors Participation Policy.

The Broomfield STEM Board serves as the governing body for Broomfield STEM and all of its programs; overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, and guiding our mission and strategic direction. The board is crucial to the success and sustainability of Broomfield STEM.

Here are its primary purposes:

  • ● Accountability: Ensures the organization operates transparently and is accountable to stakeholders, including donors, members, and the public.

    ● Compliance: Ensures adherence to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.

    ● Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates risks that could impact the organization's reputation, finances, or operations.

    ● Policy Development: Develops and enforces policies to guide the organization’s operations and ensure consistency in decision-making.

  • ● Mission Alignment: Ensures all activities align with the organization’s mission, values, vision and goals, making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes or address emerging challenges.

    ● Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracks the organization's performance, ensuring programs and initiatives effectively address the stated mission.

    ● Planning: Participates in setting long-term strategies and evaluating progress toward objectives.

  • ● Budget Approval: Approves budgets and ensures resources are used effectively.

    ● Fundraising: Plays an active role in securing funding through personal contributions, networking, or organizing fundraising initiatives.

    ● Audits and Reviews: Oversees financial audits and reviews to maintain fiscal integrity.

  • ● Executive Oversight: Hires, evaluates, and supports the Executive Director.

    ● Advisory Role: Provides expertise, advice, resources, and guidance in areas relevant to board responsibilities such as finance, fundraising, law, educational best practices, organizational structure, or program development.

    ● Advocacy: Acts as ambassadors for the organization, promoting its mission within networks and the broader community.

Meet the Board

  • Karoline Jarr

    PRESIDENT

    Broomfield STEM fosters diverse, empathetic, and collaborative problem solvers that are needed to take on big challenges of the future. I’m so excited to see the impact these students will make in our community. My professional work allows me to impact students and teachers in all 50 states and beyond. I have led national K–12 STEM initiatives and own an educational consulting company focused on forward-thinking and career-focused learning. I enjoy spending time with family, reading, writing, traveling, and binge-watching documentaries.

  • Kevin Fattor

    TREASURER

    I am the Chief Product Officer of Financial Finesse. Previously, I worked as a strategy and technology consultant for more than 20 years. I have previously served on boards of educational non-profits, and I am excited to help Broomfield STEM empower, inspire, and connect Broomfield's young people!

  • Arian Lalezari

    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

    After finding a love of STEAM subjects early in my education, I've been lucky enough to turn that love into a career. I'm the CEO of a local technology company, where I particularly enjoy working with new generations of bright, young engineers. I am also the father of two young children, and my family and I enjoy all things outdoors—especially camping in the summers and skiing in the winters—and also learning, building, and exploring. I am excited to help support an organization that fosters cooperation, creativity, and critical thinking.

  • Jamie Rumsey

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    After seeing first hand the impact STEM education and FIRST have made in the lives of my sons and their teammates, I am passionate about sharing those opportunities with more students. I have 18 years of volunteer non-profit leadership experience and program coordination, including 6 years as a FIRST coach and 2 years as a FIRST Tournament Director. I have a background in elementary, bilingual, ESL and Gifted/Talented education, and am committed to helping all students foster a love for learning and solving challenging problems.