Green Darner Staff

1St Lt Rob Mauri - Director

Lt. Mauri serves as the Washington Wing Director of Aerospace Education, where he plays a key role in shaping aerospace learning initiatives. Additionally, he holds the position of Aerospace Education Officer for the Washington All Mission Academy. Through these roles, Lt. Mauri is dedicated to inspiring students and promoting engagement in every aspect of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.

Lt. Mauri earned both his bachelor's and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. Over the course of more than 40 years, he has accumulated extensive experience across multiple industries. His career includes serving as a Scientist/Engineer at Raytheon, working as a Principal Engineer at Intel, and currently holding the position of Engineering Manager at ZT Systems.

Lt. Mauri also serves as the Wing Director of Aerospace Education, Wing Director of Information Technology, and Aerospace Education Officer for the Washington All Missions Academy.

Captain Veronica Ho - Assistant Director

Captain Ho currently serves as the Unit Commander of the Paine Field Composite Squadron. Her dedication to Civil Air Patrol encompasses leadership in Cadet Programs, mentorship for CyberPatriot, fostering STEM education through Aerospace Education initiatives in local elementary schools, and active participation in Emergency Services, including Aerial Photography and Mission Radio Operations.

Professionally, Captain Ho is a key contributor at AT&T Labs, where she works under FirstNet Mission Critical Services, supporting vital communications for public safety.

As a founding member of Green Darner, Captain Ho brings valuable industry perspective to the Academy, enriching its curriculum with real-world use cases and immersive hands-on activities.