Illinois Science and Technology Coalition

Strategic Advisor, President Emeritus

The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition is a member-driven non-profit that strengthens the state’s innovation economy through data collection, policy advocacy, and impactful programs. 

Our affiliated Illinois Science & Technology Institute provides STEM-education programs that connect classrooms with companies to better prepare the next generation of problem-solvers.

https://www.istcoalition.org/

President & Chief Executive Officer

Women in Entrepreneurship Institute, DePaul University

The Women in Entrepreneurship Institute (WEI) at DePaul University is the nation’s first comprehensive Institute for women founders, integrating academic learning, research, incubation, funding and public policy. Founded, led and supported by 40 successful women entrepreneurs, the first cohort of the Acceler8Her program in March 2019 drew over 200 applicants. 

https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/women-in-entrepreneurship/Pages/default.aspx

Founding Board Member

Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University

Board Member

Chicago:Blend

Advisory Board

Current

Blue Economy Advisory Council

GET Cities

https://www.techequityworkinggroup.com/get-cities-tech-equity-working-group/

Tech Equity Working Group Member (TEWG)

DePaul University

Guest Lecturer

gener8tor

Mentor for the Illinois AgTech Accelerator

Business Mentor, Illinois AgTech Accelerator

The Economic Club of Chicago

Member

Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.

I'm a "hands on” builder and empowering people leader with a strong vision and equity mission.
Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Member, Mentor, Speaker, Moderator, Good Human and Decent Poet.
I believe in giving back and paying it forward.
Strong Believer in the Power of Partnerships.
Inspired Risk Taker. 
Chicago Innovation, Woman of Innovation Recipient 2024
Irish Echo Community Champion 2022
Crain's Chicago Business Notable LGBTQ Executive, 2018, 2019, 2021
ITA Prominent Woman in Tech, 2018
Connected World Woman of IoT, 2018

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