Kai Two Feathers Orton, Phd Email & Phone Number

Remote From Denver, Co

Responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the overall policies, goals, and capabilities of the AnitaB.org Data Science strategy across multiple departmental intersections. Provide strategic guidance and overall direction for analytical efforts in our organization, finding patterns and trends that will improve decision-making across all aspects of AnitaB.org. Strategic and operational partner with Legal and Information Security to manage the AnitaB.org Data Governance Program, ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance, as well as building & implementing a comprehensive training & awareness program to strengthen our cyber security posture and protect the company’s digital assets.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Overhauled Philanthropy Department operations implementing novel data integrationstrategies, developing new systems architecture, transforming the department operations and collaborationsDeveloped operational tools and processes to elevate regulatory and compliance actionitems including the implementation of new data analytics that guide and inform strategic, data-drivendecisionsBuilt the logic and architecture for an enterprise-scale pseudo-CRM for Philanthropy andBusiness Development Teams. Developed agile data analytics and customize capabilities for reporting and internal and external performance tracking for Business DevelopmentSpearheaded as Principal Investigator in the final year of an NSF-funded collaborativeresearch project with NCWIT and Stars Computing Corps. , the CircleCT Project- including research progression, budget, and reporting

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Google Next Gen Policy Leaders are at the forefront of tech and racial justice, and have distinguished themselves in business, public service, content creation, education, and activism. Next Gens connect the dots between tech policy and the opportunity and justice issues that drive today’s leaders.Part-time fellowship: Working with a national team to explore creative solutions at the intersection of tech policy and racial justice

Technical expertise and industry advising on topics of Big Data, Systems Architecture, Data Effieciency and Deep Learning, and Database Engineering for biomedical and behavioral economics. Additionally, research design, project evaluation and analytical design for STEM/STEAM education technologies, program development and outreach.

Content expert writer for various medical and technology blogs focused on medical technology l innovations, reproductive sciences, data sciences, and science education.

Developed multi-dimensional engagement strategies with foundations and industry enterprises. As part of Dartmouth's most ambitious campaign, The Call to Lead, I initiate and advance collaborations that result in increased benefits for the College and industry. I assist and collaborate with faculty and liaison with many offices across Dartmouth College including the sponsored research office, career services, technology transfer, economic development and community outreach.

Lebanon, New Hampshire

I manage a portfolio of 30+ high-level corporations and foundations with the goal of connecting them with Dartmouth educators, scientists, and physicians, leading to philanthropic investment. I focus on the basic and biomedical sciences, physical sciences, computer science and tech, working with faculty to identify and pursue funding opportunities from non-governmental entities at the major gift level. To increase dollars generated through fundraising, I regularly conduct complex strategy sessions, draft and copy-edit grants and proposals, and meet with faculty, business leaders, and foundation program managers to submit high-level funding requests. Additionally, I connect internal faculty with one another to expand ideas and strengthen the potential for innovative research and extend the impact of their work in areas of and STEM education and outreach.

Evanston, Il

Learning Sciences Program•Research Professor - Conducted research and tool development in data sciences, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence with translatability to K-12 STEM courses, informal STEM and computing education, project-based learning, instructional design and learning assessment, and culturally informed curriculum designOffice of STEM Education Partnerships•Led development of curriculum and profession development projects to bring modern biotechnology practices to high school STEM teachers, students and liaison partnerships between corporate partners and Chicago Public high schools•Collaborated with faculty and advocates to advance broader impacts of NU research initiatives with K-12 education partnerships and science education groups

I managed multiple independent and collaborative research projects simultaneously focused on computationally focused and bench methods to examine reproductive gene regulation, tissue engineering, and reproductive pathogenesis which involved co-authoring 2 grant proposals. Other responsibilities and roles included creating curricular materials for education outreach initiatives for (K-12 students) and professional development opportunities with Chicago high school teachers, mentoring grad students and visiting high school students in summer enrichment programs.

Executive Education Certification, Business For Scientists And Engineers

Phd, Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Computational Biology

Comparative genomics approaches to understanding cellular processes, disease states and evolutionary conservation of gene networks. Dr.

Bs, Biochemistry