Dr. Rachna Patel

Explorer Post Advisor (scoutmaster equivalent)

Our hands-on activities specialist.

• PhD Health Sciences, University of Central Arkansas
• MBA, University of Central Arkansas
• Leader of RAAC Academy
• Member, Coyote Grange #412
• patelrp1986[at]gmail[dot]com

Ashley Wood

Communications Officer

• Parent of an aspiring astronaut/commercial pilot & a budding engineer
• Document control manager at Kaiser Air
• Experienced computer configuration and troubleshooting technician
• Seasoned hand in local and county governments
• Fluent in Spanish

Edwin El-Kareh

Explorer Post & Club Committee Chair

A gregarious electrical engineer who actually likes talking with people!

• Advancement Coordinator for Sea Scout Ship 300, South Bay Yacht Club, Alviso
• Ground School Educator for Young Eagles, Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
• Member, Coyote Grange #412
• 1-408-774-9300   edwin[at]albansdesign[dot]com

Dean McCully

The visionary who started this project and the connector who is gathering team members to make it happen.

A community-service oriented engineer and woodworker. Active in Alviso and San Jose.

• Charter Organization Representative for Sea Scout Ship 300, South Bay Yacht Club, Alviso
• Event Leader for EAA Young Eagles, Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
• Advisory Board Member, Alum Rock Counseling Center

Evgenia Mirfild

Our founding champion at the council who makes things happen.

• Director of Accelerated Growth/San Benito - Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council

Wesley Lucas

Our guide at the council for all the little details needed to make this all happen. Also our expert on board games.

• Unit Growth Executive Quicksilver - Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council

Nathan McCully

Assistant Zoom meeting manager. The only thing Nathan hasn't been able to do yet is meet Santa Claus.

• Adult member, Sea Scout Ship 300, South Bay Yacht Club, Alviso
• Drone Zone Educator for Young Eagles, Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
• Kayaker and sailor with a CA Boating License
• Certified Advanced Open Water Diver and Certified Rescue Diver
• Woodworker, McCully Wood Art
• Humanities, Liberal Arts Concentration BA student at San Jose State University
• Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow (Brotherhood)
• Member, Coyote Grange #412

Anya Nazarova

Web site & Zoom meeting manager. Has a direct connection with the genuine Santa Claus in case we need that.

• Adult member, Sea Scout Ship 300, South Bay Yacht Club, Alviso
• Drone Zone Educator for Young Eagles, Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
• IHFR Project Specialist, Los Altos Hills County Fire District
• Member, Coyote Grange #412

The Right Brothers & Sisters

Person with expertise and enthusiasm to help youth learn about aviation

This could be you. Do you have a career in aviation? Would you be willing to share what you know and help our Post & Club form the potential careers of youth in the RHV area? We could use your help and would appreciate your time.