At Create The Future AI, we ignite creativity of innovation in the hearts and minds of young people and educators. We connect transformative ideas to the transformative power of AI and other emerging technologies to amplify human connection and potential, particularly in underserved communities.We are dedicated to an educational renaissance, community development, and political innovation, creating pathways that empower young minds to rediscover their love of learning and educators their love of educating.

Collaborating with Foresight practitioners around the world to build the Teach The Future US Hub focused on establishing Futures Literacy in K12 Schools and other learning environments.

Curating a conversation around Creating the Future of Education via 90+ podcast episodes, 400+ attendees to two separate virtual conferences, Creating Super Schools Series, Anti-Racism Series and dozens of appearances on various educational leaders social media channels etc. Built substantial education network with variety of stakeholders, from students, teachers, non-profit and EdTech founders and team members to parents and policy makers. Supporting educational leaders in understanding the implications of Artificial Intelligence on teaching and learning. Consulting on AI Strategy & Policy.Created Student Action Board: Youth Development program that does participatory action research around the changes young people want to see in education. Created Teacher Action Board: Professional Development program tailored to teacher wellness and strategies for creating Student Centered classrooms. Presented Creating the Future Presentation at 6 youth summits around the country and achieved STEAM & DREAM Community Partnership Award sponsored by American Family Insurance.

Elected to the Board of Education for the same school district I grew up in.Chair of the Community Engagement & Communications Committee.Member of the Education & Wellness Committee.

Travelled the country in a tricked out RV while running an Immersive Marketing Campaign for one of the worlds largest personal care brands. Visited 250+ schools across the country and connected with over 1000 educators and 10,000+ students. Talked to the youth about hygiene, had stylist available for their hair, gave out tons of free products, provided great photo opportunities, and had a gaming setup for them. Utilized the exposure to so many different students and educators in so many different places to do informal qualitative research on their opinions on the school system. Utilized informal research to inform my Education Innovation Initiatives.

The Mission We Live By:"Accelerate our customers' capabilities to enrich, entertain, teach, protect, and inspire the people of the world by providing enormous bandwidth and connectivity over our exceptional network infrastructure."Zayo Group is a global provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, including dark fiber, wavelengths, SONET, Ethernet, IP services, and carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection. Our network footprint extends over 76,770 route miles, with connectivity on dense metro and intercity fiber assets. Zayo Group was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with European headquarters in London.Bandwidth Infrastructure Services- Dark Fiber: leveraging existing Zayo fiber assets and organic construction- Wavelength: scalable WDM transport- Ethernet: MEF-Certified Ethernet product portfolio- IP Services: IP Transit, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), IP-VPN- Carrier-Neutral Colo and Interconnection: dedicated facilities to house equipment and connectivity- SONET: protected, dedicated connection for data, video and voice- Technical Services: carrier-grade technical support and maintenance and emergency services- Mobile Infrastructure: Tower Backhaul, Small Cells, and DASFiber NetworkZayo’s network serves seven countries and 45 states, plus Washington D.C. The network connects the largest U.S. and European cities, as well as many Tier 2–5 U.S. markets. Zayo’s network reaches 14,190 buildings, including 622 data centers, 583 carrier POPs, and 7,761 enterprise buildings. Zayo also has 186,280 billable square feet of colocation and interconnection space and a national technical support Organization.

Awarded Top Sales Rep August 2013Awarded Top Sales Rep December 2013Perseus Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications that works with the most efficient carriers and well-connected technology owners to provide its clients with the right network solution at the right price. With offices in London, Dublin, Brazil and New York, Perseus Telecom is optimally positioned to deliver ultra-low latency, cost-effective solutions to meet a broad range of client needs. Whether simply connecting trading desks to markets, establishing/renewing networks or venturing into emerging markets across Europe, North America and Asia, our clients have the competitive advantage that comes with 100+ years of combined Tier 1 carrier experience and a strong network of influence in; finance, technology, law, e-commerce, multi-site enterprise, pharmaceutical, media and telecom sectors.Perseus Telecom customers include banking, Finance and Fund Management Institutions, Broadcast Media and Entertainment Companies, Law Firms and Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies – businesses that require focused attention, competitive pricing and local, dynamic service.As businesses continue to place key applications and resources in the cloud, the need for a network strategy that gives guaranteed levels of performance becomes ever more important. Regardless of the market in question or particular application, our customer-specific approach and service level accountability allow Perseus Telecom customers to focus on achieving their business goals. We are your single point of contact for pricing, ordering, delivery and comprehensive support for all services.Perseus Telecom is a specialist in ultra Low Latency Trading Connectivity, Collocation and Proximity Hosting in relation to Financial Exchanges, ECN’s and other Liquidity providers.

Lightower is the premier provider of custom, high-capacity network services that ensure optimal application and business performance. Our comprehensive suite of all-fiber solutions serve the needs of enterprise, government, carrier, and data center customers throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Chicago Metro with connectivity to London and Toronto. Additionally, Lightower offers connectivity to over 130 major data centers, 115 telco hotels & central officers, and over 40 financial exchanges. With Lightower's custom solutions, including unique points-of-entry, crossings, and routes, your Lightower Account Team will work with you to design and deliver the ultimate solution for your business. Lightower’s coverage area includes the major cities of Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, internationally to Toronto and London. Use our Network Map to view Lightower’s fiber footprint and the metros we serve. Lightower provides high-performance, all-fiber solutions, such as Ethernet, Wavelengths, Dark Fiber, Internet Access, Private Networks, Video Transport, and Colocation - all trusted by over 2,000 enterprises, carriers, government agencies, health care providers, financial services firms, schools & universities, and more.

For nearly four decades, IPC Systems, Inc. has delivered innovation and mission-critical trading technology and connectivity solutions to financial market participants globally. From the largest investment banks to high-growth hedge funds, from established markets to emerging tigers, they are passionately committed to providing the essential and seamlessly aligned technology and network services that enable the business of the trading and brokering community – however, wherever and whenever trading takes place. Today, IPC’s Financial Extranet numbers 4,000 on-net locations. More than 153,000 IPC® dealerboards/turrets have been deployed, uniting traders in over 200 cities. Their solutions deliver the functionality, productivity, availability, mobility and reliability that our customers rely on to grow their business. Based in Jersey City, NJ, IPC has over 900 employees throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.

Reliance Global Enterprise Business is the global, managed solutions brand of India’s largest integrated telecom services provider Reliance Communications. With over 5,000 large corporations across 6 continents, the company is independently recognized amongst the global Top 10 providers of Managed network solutions and International Wholesale Voice carrier as well as a Top 6 Global Ethernet services provider. Reliance Global Enterprise Business owns the largest private cable network in the world with over 277,000 km of fiber optic cabling including 65,000 km of sub-sea fiber. Through strategic relationships with over 700 network service providers across the world, Reliance Global Enterprise Business provides assured connectivity to over 163 countries and territories, with the capability to reach 230. Reliance Global Enterprise Business’ global platform of high performance data centers support market leading active application management, content distribution and cloud computing services in addition to supporting the converged, managed services that enable the collaboration processes that drive global Enterprise growth. With over 4,000 employees across 25 countries, the company is constantly engaged in delivery of world class and cost effective solutions to Enterprise customers around the world and three million retail customers outside India.

BT Group is a leading FTSE Company with a profitable turnover of more than £20 billion. We’re the world’s most established communications company, employing around 100,000 people in 170 countries around the world. Our principal activities include: Networked IT services globally Local, national and international telecommunications services Broadband and internet products and services Converged fixed/mobile products and services We’re known globally as a major technology player – pioneering the digital advances that are shaping and driving the information age. Helping people create, collaborate and communicate better than ever before.

Technology Agent Representing Compulinx Managed Services, InfoHighway, Versatech Solutions etc.Developed small team of agents that sold and serviced a variety of Telecom and Managed Services to Small and Medium sized businesses throughout the Metro Area.Developing relationships with referral partners who brought in leads and opportunities for me to closeWork directly with prospects to customize Managed IT solutions resulting in reduction in total IT support spending, improved network performance as well as improved network health & security

Held full responsibility for the growth & retention of Voice & Call Center related revenue for Phillip Morris, Advanced Publications, Pearson etc.Developed account business plans, forecasts and strategic initiatives. Managed performance of team members, including Regional Account Managers, Service Managers, Billing Specialists, Domestic/Global Project Managers and Technical Specialists. Facilitated weekly and bi-weekly team meetings to review projects, activities and opportunities. Responsible for RFP responses, and implementation of all voice communication services.Assisted Data/IP account reps with workload in preparation for transition to Data/IP Global Account Executive

As one of the branch lead sales representatives I was responsible for expanding market penetration of telecommunications services including internet connectivity, web hosting, data & voice solutions. Generated new business through heavy cold call prospecting, telemarketing, and vertical market penetration. Worked with all customers before, during and after delivery of solutions to ensure success. Established affinity partnership program for assigned territory that led to increased sales of 50% Consistently exceeded quota objectives by selling Data and Voice services to strategic accounts.

As the President of my first start-up company I was responsible for day to day management of the organization including but not limited to: Recruiting, hiring, training, product development, marketing and customer relationship managementConducted weekly sales meetingsProvided small to mid-sized companies with telecommunication solutions. Products included Digital Centrex Service, Long Distance, T1, T3, ISDN, Frame Relay, Phone Systems, and Wireless Services