What is The Robo Hub?
Centrally located in the beautiful, historic Brickyard building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Robo Hub is an intergenerational community space focused on STEM education, events and families.
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We Build Robots.
We Build Futures.
Our Vision
The Robo Hub seeks to create a world-class robotics community center serving local families.
Of course we’ve got robots. We’ve got LEGO® technologies, drones, interactive games, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other maker equipment. We’re digital and analog. We love to learn, teach, explore, and play.
Above all, we’ve got an amazing team and we’re building a community of kids, parents, educators, artists, technologists, and entrepreneurs, starting with our most important audience: kids and parents.
Meet the team
Morgan Ullery
Camp Director / Program Manager
Morgan is an experienced K-12 educator and a dedicated manager of K-12 STEAM programs. As a Code Ninjas Center Director, she coordinated programs, staff and curricula. She holds a Master’s of Education from Rutgers University and has a deep-rooted passion for nurturing young minds. She loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her one-eyed cat, Jinx.
Ashley Rutledge
Lead Teacher
Ashley has a degree in Elementary Education with minors in Math and Psychology, from Roger Williams University as well as a STEAM certification. She is an experienced educator and administrator, with experience as the assistant director for a community summer program, assistant teacher at Eliot Pearson Children’s School, and program coordinator and teaching artist at The CORE Organization. Ashley is a mom to her two pet rabbits, an Irish dancer, photographer, and avid puzzle solver, and enjoys spending time in the outdoors (especially traveling).
Megan Psyhojos
Lead Teacher
Megan has been working as an educator for 9 years, with the past 3 spent as a science teacher at an elementary school level. She got her Masters degree from Lesley University in Science Education and has a passion for bringing high quality education to a broad audience. Outside of teaching, she is an avid reader, enjoys outdoor activities, and spends most weekends watching sports with her family.
David Yoon
Lead Teacher
David has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. He worked on R&D roles and an exciting product launch for wearable tech as an engineer, then shifted gears to teaching math. David loves to discover new creative technology and is passionate about digital animation, music, and VR/AR. He’s excited to teach at the Robo Hub and share how fun STEM can be!
Sarah Meyer
Lead Teacher
Sarah is a rising sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute majoring in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. She’s especially interested in exploring real life applications of computer science, particularly for understanding and simulating biological data. Sarah is on her fourth year of teaching coding and various other STEM topics. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys playing videogames with friends, drinking tea, and cooking for her family.
Jason Leung
Lead Teacher
Jason has always been a puzzle-solver and finding the right career has taken a few different pieces and experiences to fit together. He majored in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University, then taught middle school math and science. He is now in the middle of a data science journey that started back at Brown, mastering MATLAB as the data analyst of the Saab neuroscience lab. He’s excited to make a positive impact on students while teaching at the RoboHub!
Chris de la Rosa
Lead Teacher
Chris is a controls engineer who’s passionate about building dynamic robots. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and many years of experience in teaching math and robotics. He specializes in mechanical design and control of walking robots and is excited to bring new methods of locomotion to The Robo Hub! He also loves rock climbing and biking in his spare time.
Jocelyn Pern
Teaching Assistant
Jocelyn is a rising junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She was very involved in the FIRST organization throughout K-12 and is passionate about promoting STEM in the community. Outside of academics, she is an animal lover and spends her time volunteering in her community. She is excited to bring her passion for innovating and collaborating to The Robo Hub!
Hebat Elkacemi
Teaching Assistant
Hebat is a second-year student studying Computer Engineering at Northeastern University. She became interested in engineering in high school when she joined her FIRST FRC robotics team and took part in competitions across the country. She continues to mentor her robotics team and has also taught middle school students how to code and build their own LEGO® robots. Hebat is very excited to join the Robo Hub team, as she is deeply passionate about mentoring and inspiring students in STEM.
Noah Fisher
Teaching Assistant
Noah recently completed a triple Bachelor degree from MIT in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. He manages the Makerspace at The Robo Hub and teaches STEAM programs.
Artemios Kayas
Teaching Assistant
Artemios is a Boston University student studying Computer Science and Neuroscience, with experience with drones and virtual reality. He has always been curious about how everything works, from computers to cars and any form of technology. He is extremely eager to share what he knows with anyone willing to learn!
Dion Sherman
Athletics Coordinator
Dion is an experienced athletic director with a background in sports management and coaching. As Director of Operations for a prep school baseball team, he oversaw player development and logistics. Dion’s passion for coaching led him to work closely with youth through baseball camps and clinics, emphasizing skill development and sportsmanship. His commitment to fostering a positive athletic environment continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives.
Xin Liu
Founder
Xin Liu is a Mom of 4, a robotics engineer, and an investor with a particular passion for robotics companies. Xin founded The Robo Hub with the vision of using robotics to connect local communities as well as creating a place where kids can enjoy fun and productive activities. “Moms are all heroes. Let’s work together, do something cool for our kids, and make life easier and happier!”
Rick Martin
Director of Community
Rick is a seasoned artist, engineer, and educator with over 10 years of experience in K-12 education. At Archbishop Williams High School, he served as the Art, Music, and Technology Director, taught CAD and programming, coached robotics teams, designed theater sets, and oversaw the Summer enrichment programs.
Matt Segil
Program Director
Matt is a veteran Math and Science educator and a Teach For America alumnus. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Vermont and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University. He loves being outdoors, enjoying coffee, and spending time with friends and family!
Barbara Evangelista
Marketing Manager
Barbara specializes in connecting local businesses with families. She published two online parent-focused media outlets for nine years, sharing information with thousands of local followers via social media, a weekly newsletter, and unique community events. She also managed marketing at the Concord Museum and Bose and has a BA from George Washington University. Barbara enjoys reading and traveling as well as camping and hiking with her family of five.
Leonid Tunik
Operations Consultant
Leonid brings his experience as the founder of Empow Studios, the largest STEM enrichment program in Massachusetts, and an entire career of building educational software products for K-12 and higher-ed organizations. He holds an MBA from Boston University.
Justin Harris
Learning & Curriculum Consultant
Justin brings a rich foundation of education and program design to The Robo Hub. His background includes working as a Program Manager at the Boston Museum of Science and as Director of Learning at Empow Studios, the largest STEM enrichment program in Massachusetts. Justin holds a Masters degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
Alison Schonwald, FAAP
Healthcare Consultant for School-Age Programs
Alison Schonwald MD, FAAP is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician with a BS from Yale University and an MD from the University of Pennsylvania. After 24 years as faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital, she now co-owns Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center, an interdisciplinary practice caring for youth with developmental and behavioral needs. She currently serves on the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Sub-board of the American Board of Pediatrics and has served on the Board of Massachusetts Early Education and Care.
Thomas Phillips
School Partnerships Liaison
Thomas has a decade of experience in camp and after school programs. He brings his experience as founder & Executive Director of Island Roots Camp Group, where he focussed on developing partnerships with public and independent schools. Thomas studied Education at Lesley University and Business at Full Sail University.
Xin Liu
Founder
Serial entrepreneur Xin Liu founded The Robo Hub with the aspiration to build a community center focused on technology and social connection.
With a passion for bringing people together, in conjunction with her investing experience, Xin has successfully helped start over 30 companies. Within the investment industry, Xin is the founder and current President of InTeahouse, a global network of investors, government officials, and other stakeholders in China, US, Germany, Israel, and beyond. InTeahouse has hosted more than 500 companies at industry-specific Summits focused on AI, life sciences, fintech, and other innovation topics across the world.
Xin currently resides in Belmont, MA. Xin attended the University of Science and Technology in Beijing, China where she received a degree in engineering followed by a dual E.M.B.A. degree in Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Xin loves spending time with her four children, traveling, and trying new foods. She also enjoys running, sports and is a big fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Deborah Rose
Founder
Deb brings more than 30 years of leadership and management to InTeahouse and Boston Tech Initiative (BTI). She serves both as our Director of Operations and Communications and as the FIRST® Tech Challenge Delivery Partner.
Prior to joining InTeahouse and BTI, Deb served as the Director of Operations Support for FIRST®, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. In her role Deb was responsible for overseeing the internal and external customer functions, setting strategic goals for her department, providing key Voice of Customer insights to leadership, and providing project management support to the FIRST family of programs, (FIRST® Robotics Competition, FIRST ®Tech Challenge, FIRST® Lego® League). Deb and her team supported FIRST events and customers worldwide, which by 2019 grew to over 600K youth, 70K teams, and 3,700 events. Through her 19-year tenure at FIRST Deb has gained deep and broad knowledge of FIRST, its programs and participants, the mission and vision, and brings this to her current role as FIRST Tech Challenge Partner. Deb is passionate about engaging youth in robotics and STEM-related activities, promoting collaborative, diverse and inclusive environments, and working closely with coaches, mentors, schools and youth-serving organizations to grow participation and serve their needs.
Deb hails from Wellesley, MA, and is a graduate of Wellesley High School. She attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA, where she received her B.A. in Physics. Her hobbies include martial arts, playing the piano, surfing, and ‘All Things Blockchain Technology.’ Deb speaks conversational French and is learning Korean.
Hyuk-Jeen Suh
Strategic Director
Hyuk-Jeen Suh is the General Partner of SkyRiver Ventures, a deep tech-focused cross-border venture capital fund investing in frontier technology companies in North America and Asia. He brings over 25 years of experience in the consumer electronics, biotech, finance, and semiconductor industries.
Prior to SkyRiver Ventures, Hyuk-Jeen created and was the head of Samsung Ventures America’s east coast office, leading investments across many industries. Before joining Samsung Ventures, Hyuk-Jeen worked at J.P. Morgan investment banking in the Technology, Media, and Telecom group. Prior to J.P. Morgan, he was the global senior business development and marketing manager at MEMSIC, a semiconductor startup with clients in the automobile and consumer electronics industry. He led the global marketing strategy which contributed to the successful IPO of MEMSIC. Prior to joining MEMSIC, Hyuk-Jeen was a senior research engineer at Sequenom, a biotech startup. He conducted research on DNA biochips and high-throughput bio instruments. He began his career at Intel Corporation as a process engineer, leading yield improvement projects for the Pentium microprocessor.
Hyuk-Jeen advises startup companies and is a mentor at various startup accelerators in the U.S., Canada, and Asia. He is a guest speaker at universities including Harvard University, Yale University, and MIT. He serves as investor advisor to Yale University’s Office of Cooperative Research, startup mentor for the Blackstone Launchpad at Cornell University, and venture mentor at Northeastern University.
Hyuk-Jeen earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his MBA from Yale School of Management. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering, BA in economics, and ME in electrical engineering, all from Cornell University.
Matt Segil
Center Director
Veteran Math and Science educator Matt Segil serves as The Robo Hub’s Director. He is responsible for managing operations, developing course content, and teaching classes.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Vermont and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University. Matt is a Teach For America alumnus and holds teaching licenses in both middle school Mathematics and General Science
In addition to his work as an educator, Matt is a certified volunteer mediator with the MA Judicial Courts. He also founded and runs programming for the Boston-based interfaith group Bread Breakers. Matt has been nationally recognized for his interfaith leadership and has been invited to speak with both Interfaith America and the U.S. Department of Education.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, music, and being outdoors.
Rick Martin
Program Director
Rick Martin is a seasoned artist, engineer, and educator with over 10 years of experience in K-12 education. As the Art, Music, and Technology Director at Archbishop Williams, he oversaw a comprehensive art curriculum, taught CAD and programming, coached robotics teams, and designed theater sets. Rick also served as the Summer Program Coordinator, creating an enriching environment for students during break.
Beyond education, Rick is a dedicated advocate for community service, leading student groups in impactful projects worldwide. His multifaceted approach to education, blending art, technology, and community engagement, reflects a commitment to preparing students for a well-rounded future.
Noah Fisher
Curriculum Developer
Noah went to MIT!