About Our Team
Leslie Buch - Program Director
Hello, my name is Leslie and I am the Program Director at Boise Metro Engineering
for Kids. I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with
a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development with an emphasis and certification
in Child Life. I have taught in the school setting for 6 years where I
developed a passion for teaching. I also worked at non-profit organizations
where I created and executed camp programs by building relationships with
families and the community.
I am an advocate for early childhood education. I believe that when children are given the opportunity to explore STEM-related concepts, they will develop an interest on how things work.
Orlando Rene Chavez - Business Director
Hello there! My name is Orlando and I am the Business Director at Boise
Metro Engineering for Kids. I graduated from California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I started my career as a Project Coordinator where I coordinated the design,
manufacturing and implementation of fogging systems. I then moved on to
become a Project Engineer for the leader in corrosion monitoring systems.
I am constantly challenging myself to learn new technology. I have high
interest in coding, app development, and robotics.
I am a huge advocate for STEM Education. I believe that children are natural engineers. I want to inspire children in our community to explore STEM and show them that it is a fun and rewarding experience.