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California, United States

Washington, DC, US

Palo Alto, California, US

The Della Penna Foundation's mission is to drive change in the motorsports industry, one girl at a time. DPMF empowers girls between the ages of 5-16 with the knowledge, expertise, skill and mentorship to supercharge a future in motorsports. From the classroom, to the track, to the podium, our love of motorsports will engage and support girls as they join.

London, England, GB

Sparrow (sparrow.science) is a digital, freemium subscription product that makes science accessible to the 97% of the world who can't understand it. It's powered by PhD scientists & AI to translate critical issues like mental health & climate change into our bite size summaries. The subscription-based service offers unlimited access to evidence-based.

San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, California, US

CSIRO is Australia's pre-eminent national science and industrial research organization collaborating with Fortune 1000 customers, philanthropic organizations and governments. As Executive Vice President for North America, I opened and ran the innovation center in Silicon Valley to facilitate and deepen relationships. Last year, more than $15M USD was.

San Francisco, CA, US

Women in Sports Tech( womeninsportstech.org ) is the leading organization to bring together companies, their executives, young professionals, and students who share a passion for innovative technologies that impact success throughout the business of sport.

Munich, DE

Siemens Technology to Business Center practiced "outside-in" innovation for Siemens. Collaborated with the Managing Partner, Venture Technology Directors to build and leverage relationships with the innovation ecosystem in the bay area. Benchmarked best practices in corporate innovation to provide value-add to early stage partners.

San Jose, California, US

• Took on the role of CEO and Board Member from 2006-2011, then stepped back to turn around the organization from 2013-2015. Silicon Valley’s largest professional not-for-profit since 1983, providing seminal events in.
• Led a strategic planning process that resulted in successfully re-branding the organization to widespread acclaim by key stakeholders.
• Secured new sponsor at the highest level, increased cash in bank by 25% and generated revenue streams from new strategic initiatives targeting health IT, clean technology, online events.
• Transformed startup showcase into a renowned Investor Forum whose presenters have raised over $250M

Oakland, California, US

• Privately-owned professional services firm in the $7B+ human capital management market. Present in over 40 countries with two offices, 70 employees in the US and 150+ key account relationships.
• Grew 2012 US sales by 30% by restructuring operations and rebuilding trust, confidence with Fortune 1000 customers and employees.
• Generated additional $375K + revenues by forging new strategic alliances, leveraging personal networks.
• Created and executed on the first social media strategy to deepen community engagement, increase brand awareness and loyalty among key stakeholders (including media partner, Fortune Magazine).
• Championed US business’ first fully aligned strategic plan to continue growth and market share trajectory.
• Implemented new Board governance policies to ensure compliance, readiness for external investment cycle.

Founded this global business accelerator providing consulting services for technology, consumer goods companies competing in the European market (Nokia New Ventures, Capezio). European representative for Girvin Branding & Design.

Mba, Marketing, International Business

M.A., Economic History

B.A.With Honors, Economic History