Education innovator, CEO and accomplished communications strategist passionate about transforming elementary science education and helping bluetech/greentech companies grow. A ‘360 thinker’ I excel at helping companies hone their key messaging, create compelling content, and build meaningful relationships and partnerships that open up new revenues, pilot opportunities, and marcom pathways.As the founder and CEO of two innovation-focused private companies, I fostered learning ecosystems within the STEM fields. CreositySpace, the first innovation-based, comprehensive K-5 science curriculum, grew out of a successful in-school, project-based program, and is built around a national network of STEM entrepreneurs, innovators and elementary educators. Through Innovators Ink, I shaped strategic communications, media relations, and content development for cleantech and educational organizations, creating marketing channels from lab to classroom to market for state, federal, and private partners. Innovators Ink was based on my prior experience working with faculty researchers and student entrepreneurs at the Severino Center for Entrepreneurship at RPI.I recharge by moonlighting as an amateur astronomer and veterinarian assistant.Notable Accomplishments Served on the U.S. Department of Energy Working Group for the Clean Energy, Education & Empowerment (C3E) Program, contributing to early initiatives that are making a tangible impact in the U.S. and co-producing the inaugural promotional video. Rebuilt the media relations program for the Severino Center for Entrepreneurship and Lally School of Business at RPI establishing them as recognized resources on entrepreneurship & finance among journalists and generating a 150 percent growth in Severino program membership. Created groundbreaking K-5 science curriculum bridging the gap between classroom and early career exploration. Students using this curriculum demonstrated a 3x increase in STEM confidence, girl’s interest in STEM careers grew 2x, and teachers recovered up to 100 minutes of instructional time weekly. Freelance contributor to C3Enet.org, Green Economy Post, Under30CEO.com and Guardian US. SkillsProgram Development & ManagementPartnership DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Media & Public RelationsBusiness Development & StrategyWorkforce EducationCustomer Discovery, Positioning & MessagingContent Creation
