Kimberly fell in love with the Franklin Mountains in 2022 during her deployment to Fort Bliss, and vowed to return to El Paso and make it her home. She retired from the South Carolina National Guard in 2024 with 23 years of service. During her military career she held many leadership roles to include brigade Public Affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, platoon sergeant, and Public Affairs Directorate future operations chief for Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

Kimberly earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1997 and a Bachelor of Science in Art Education in 1998 from Indiana State University. She spent 15 years as an elementary and high school art teacher and concluded her education career as an operations specialist, focusing on special events and facilities management. 

As a lifelong learner, Kimberly went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, with a minor in Geology, from the College of Charleston in 2017. She had the great fortune to volunteer for two Morrison Formation dinosaur fossil excavations in Wyoming, helping to uncover a 5’ Brachiosaurus femur that is currently on display in The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.  

Combining her leadership experience, art background, and organizational skills, Kimberly is passionate about growing the Insights mission with the support of the staff’s STEAM innovative educational programs.

Brian earned a Marine Biology degree from Western Washington University in 1985. He worked with the Washington Department of Fish and Game on salmon and steelhead population studies. After moving to El Paso in 1996, he obtained three master's degrees from UTEP in the art of teaching science, physics (2005), and chemistry (2007). He spent 20 years as a high school science teacher and 8 years as a district secondary science facilitator for the El Paso Independent School District. Additionally, he served as an adjunct professor at EPCC, teaching engineering physics and chemistry for 8 years. Brian is passionate about making science accessible and engaging through hands-on activities and phenomena. He joined Insights in June 2024, bringing extensive expertise in creating engaging and standards-aligned science curricula.

Maribel is passionate about environmental sustainability and has broad experience in educational program development. Maribel joined the Insights team after graduating from UTEP with a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. During her studies, she researched the effects of UV radiation on organisms, which included studying pigmentation's role in reducing UVR damage, examining UVR exposure effects over generations, and conducting transcriptome analysis of bdelloid rotifers.

In her role at Insights, Maribel leads initiatives to raise awareness about environmental conservation best practices. She works to design comprehensive curricula and deliver engaging presentations, ensuring alignment with educational standards. Maribel thrives in environments where creativity and innovation are encouraged and is committed to fostering positive relationships with all members of our community. 

Alfred is a proud husband and son, originally from El Paso, Texzas He joined the Insights STEAMTEAM in the fall of 2021. He has spent almost half of his life living and working abroad as a facilitator of science learning, instructional coach and educational consultant in Egypt, Venezuela, China and Vietnam. After obtaining his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biology and Science Education, he worked with the Directorate of Environment (DOE) at Fort Bliss/White Sands Missile Range as a Research Field Biologist. His professional interests lie in facilitating personalized learning experiences around interdisciplinary contexts, as well as leading intentional feedback and reflection sessions for continued growth and learning.

Jackie earned her Bachelors in Business Administration in Management from the University of Texas at El Paso. With many years in customer service, she has developed a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. As an office manger at Insights, Jackie has leveraged her expertise to ensure seamless office operations, streamline processes, and provide top-notch support to colleagues and clients. 

After joining Insights Science Discovery as a STEAM Team Educator while pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Texas at El Paso, Rogelio quickly distinguished himself with his energetic approach to teaching. His experience spans leading a 21st Century Community Learning Center in collaboration with ACE programs, where he honed his skills in creating engaging, educational environments.

Currently, Rogelio is advancing his expertise through a Master’s degree in Data Science. In his role at Insights, he excels in crafting cutting-edge curricula, delivering impactful professional development, and leading hands-on STEAM workshops. His leadership extends to training facilitators and managing vibrant summer programs. For the past three years, Rogelio has also brought his curatorial talent to the Sun Country Regional Science and Engineering Fair, designing transformative experiences that captivate and inspire young scientists. His unique blend of passion and expertise positions him as a standout facilitator in the STEAM education landscape.