Staff

Lisa Giacomelli
Executive Director

With a passion for STEM education, Lisa’s on a mission to empower students across North Carolina with awe-inspiring opportunities. As the Executive Director and chief advocate for Science Olympiad, Lisa turns dreams of discovery into reality. You can reach Lisa at lgiacom@ncsu.edu.

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Jayne Carlisle
Program Coordinator

Passionate about igniting sparks of curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientific minds, Jayne brings a decade of experience in STEM education, with a particular focus on biology and environmental science. You can reach Jayne at ajcarli4@ncsu.edu.

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Valerie Bass
Marketing & Development

Valerie has 12 years of marketing and fundraising expertise under her belt. As the mastermind behind NCSO’s communication and fundraising strategy, she has seamlessly connected key stakeholders, participants, families, and state organizations. You can reach Valerie at vabass@ncsu.edu.

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