Mel Cossette,
Principal Investigator for MatEd, Edmonds Community College

Mel Cossette has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing education and has developed technician training programs for industry and educational institutions, including computer based training. She serves on community based and college advisory committees and has held administrative positions at several community and technical colleges. Mel serves as the Principal Investigator for the National Resource Center in Materials Technology Education (MatEd), and as co-PI on Proven Practices for Recruitment of Girls and Women to STEM Careers.

Charlene Allison,
Principal Investigator, Edmonds Community College

Charlene is a social scientist with over 30 years of research experience, is currently Principal Investigator of the study “Proven Practices for Recruiting Women to STEM Careers in ATE Programs.” She works closely with Mel Cossette in guiding study activities.

Peter Nelson,
Researcher, Edmonds Community College

Peter Nelson is a researcher for the Proven Practices STEM grant. Peter holds dual degrees in Anthropology and English form the University of Washington and assists the P.I. in reviewing literature, researching information, editing documents and creating surveys and reports.

Merrily Vincent,
Project Coordinator, Edmonds Community College

Merrily Vincent works on project and budget management for the Center. She also works closely with the MatEd partners to identify avenues and/or activities where partners can support the Center's goals. She has a Masters' degree in Non-Profit Administration (MPA), a Certificate in Project Management (PM) and has managed projects in both the private and educational sectors for 10 years.

Mia Murphy,
Program Assistant, Edmonds Community College

Mia Murphy works with the Materials Science Technology Program at Edmonds Community College and is the Program Assistant on the MatEd grant. Mia supports the Center’s day-to-day requirements and activities, coordinates events, and edits the web site.