Presenter: Dimple Ravuri (1671)

Key Takeaway: Plan area-specific outreach events with structure, and get parent buy-in to lessen your burden.

Outreach may seem daunting, but with a dedicated team of students and parents to support you, it is much more sustainable. Learn how to motivate your students to take charge of outreach, identify areas in your community that you can reach, and create manageable systems to avoid last-minute stress. Strategies to include parent buy-in will also be covered.

About the Presenter:

Dimple Ravuri is an alumna (‘13-’16), advisor and Business Mentor (‘20 – ‘26) for Team 1671, The Buchanan Bird Brains. She oversees the team’s operations, public relations, leadership, and awards alongside some great mentors. She serves as a co-regional Judge Advisor for FLL in Central California, and Planning Committee Member for the Central Valley District Event. She is very tired, but is learning new strategies each year to keep herself, mentors, and students sane on this great FRC journey.