Hi, I’m Andy. I am driven to create a meaningful impact in the world by reimagining education to bring a lifelong love of learning to ALL kids. As a cancer survivor, engineer, educator, father, public speaker, and executive leader, my relentless focus is finding the potential in all things and collaboratively building innovative solutions to ensure today's youth thrive.As Director of Innovation & Ecosystems at LEGO Education, I helped bring groundbreaking STEAM learning solutions that inspire creativity to millions of students across the globe through the LEGO MINDSTORMS and WeDo product lines. Now as the CEO of Thinkery, I have the opportunity to equitably expand access to joyful learning experiences through new educational models. I’m proud to be part of a diverse, passionate, and forward-looking team who are bringing innovative new approaches to learning that include:🚀a first-of-its-kind neighborhood museum embedded in a Title 1 public school🔬Thinkery’s STEAM Learning Institute🧩The CREATE program with Boys and Girls Clubs of Central TexasI continue my work outside of my role as an advocate and educator for all things “play”. I currently serve on the Advisory Board for SXSW EDU, the Champions Board for the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem, and the Board of Directors for the Center for Engineering and Education Outreach at Tufts University. I love to speak about AI and creativity in education, innovative learning models, and building and leading impact-driven organizations. As a trailblazer in our STEAM ecosystem, I am looking for collaborators in education, in the community, and in board rooms who align with my futurist vision of education and playful leadership. If you see the potential in all things - let’s chat.