Illinois Science and Technology Coalition

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

U.S. Small Business Administration

Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Federal Advisory Committee (IIEAC)

Migrate Ventures

Managing Partner

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

Advisory Board Member

Chicago:Blend

Advisory Board

GET Cities

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

Tech Equity Working Group Member (TEWG)

Current

Blue Economy Advisory Council

gener8tor

Mentor for the Illinois AgTech Accelerator

Business Mentor, Illinois AgTech Accelerator

The Economic Club of Chicago

Member

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 Yes  &  Endless Possibilities.
Inspired Risk Taker. 
ITA Prominent Woman in Tech, 2018
Connected World Woman of IoT, 2018
Crain's Chicago Business Notable LGBTQ Executive, 2018, 2019, 2021
Irish Echo Community Champion 2022
Chicago Innovation, Woman of Innovation Recipient 2024

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