Meet our Planning Committee
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Matthew Barulic
Hub Director
Matthew is an alumnus of the Fernbank LINKS team. After finishing a master's degree in computer science at Georgia Tech, and spending a few years working for a variety of robotics startups, he now works as a software engineer, building robots for Microsoft. Outside of Georgia BEST, you'll find him mentoring the Georgia Tech RoboJackets.
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Jessie Liu
Hub Coordinator
Jessie is an alumna of CircuitRunners Robotics from Wheeler High School. She spent three years competing in BEST, co-leading the team in her senior year. Having received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, she is pursuing a master's degree at the same institute.
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Dr. Debi Foley
Hub Advisor
Debi has been on this journey with students since 1973. She was doing STEM when STEM wasn't a "word!" Working with the best students from Metro Atlanta and beyond is a gift. They keep her motivated and energized! Having recently begun a well-earned retirement from education and directing our hub, Debi continues to support BEST as an advisor for our hub.
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Dennis Jin
Dennis is a mechatronics student at Kennesaw State University. After spending three years competing in BEST Robotics, he is excited to give back as a member of the planning committee and head referee for the hub.