Governance
Board & Leadership
Elevation Robotics is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Directors who provide strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and organizational leadership.
Governance Statement
Elevation Robotics is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Directors. The Board has adopted comprehensive governance policies including a Conflict of Interest Policy, Compensation Policy, Document Retention Policy, and Whistleblower Protection Policy. Directors serve without compensation for their board service. The Corporation has no voting members; all governance authority rests with the Board of Directors.
The Team
Board of Directors
Mack Kemper
Board Chair & Treasurer
Mack serves as Board Chair and Treasurer of Elevation Robotics. As Board Chair, he presides over all meetings of the Board of Directors, provides organizational leadership, and serves as a primary spokesperson for the Corporation. As Treasurer, he oversees the financial affairs of the Corporation, ensures proper accounting practices, and presents financial reports to the Board.
Board Compensation: None
Kagan Baker
Secretary
Kagan serves as Secretary of Elevation Robotics. She is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all Board meetings, managing organizational correspondence, and ensuring proper record-keeping in compliance with Colorado nonprofit law.
Board Compensation: None
Finn Wilson
Director
Finn serves as a Director of Elevation Robotics. He participates in all Board deliberations, contributes to organizational decision-making, and supports the Corporation's mission to expand K–12 STEM access through competitive robotics and drone programs.
Board Compensation: None
Talia Pincus
Director
Talia serves as a Director of Elevation Robotics. She participates in all Board deliberations, contributes to organizational decision-making, and supports the Corporation's mission to expand K–12 STEM access through competitive robotics and drone programs.
Board Compensation: None
Jane Turek
Director
Jane serves as a Director of Elevation Robotics. She participates in all Board deliberations, contributes to organizational decision-making, and supports the Corporation's mission to expand K–12 STEM access through competitive robotics and drone programs.
Board Compensation: None
Note: Board member profiles will be updated when the Board has finalized its roster. All directors serve as volunteers without compensation for board service, consistent with the Corporation's Compensation Policy. To request information about board composition, contact [email protected].
Structure
Board Composition
Per the Bylaws (Article IV, Section 4.4), the Board of Directors consists of five members. The Board holds regular meetings to review the Corporation's programs, finances, and strategic direction.
Officers of the Corporation are elected from among the Directors and serve one-year terms. Officers include the Board Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Directors are elected to serve staggered two-year terms to ensure continuity of organizational leadership. The Board may have a maximum of nine members and a minimum of three members.
No more than 49% of Directors may be related to another Director by blood or marriage within the fourth degree of consanguinity, ensuring independent governance.
Policies
Governance Policies
Conflict of Interest Policy
Governs how the Board identifies and manages conflicts between personal interests and the organization's interests.
To request a copy, email [email protected]
Compensation Policy
Establishes standards for reasonable and justifiable compensation in alignment with nonprofit best practices.
To request a copy, email [email protected]
Document Retention Policy
Defines how organizational records are stored, maintained, and eventually destroyed in compliance with applicable law.
To request a copy, email [email protected]
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Protects individuals who report good-faith concerns about improper conduct from retaliation.
To request a copy, email [email protected]
We are committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our governance.
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