About
Combining my entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for technology and empowering people…
Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Member Of The Board Of Advisors
HackerU
- Present 4 years 2 months
HackerU works with University partners, such as the University of Miami, NJIT, and the University of Michigan, to create innovative and accessible technical education programs in the areas of Data Science, Analytics, and Full Stack Development including voice technology.
Projects
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Handicap This: Boston Tour 2013
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Spearheaded a project to bring Handicap This! (http://youtu.be/w5_E6VMoxLI) to Boston. This two-man live stage show that strives to bring disability-awareness to all audiences, debuted in Boston with two performances at the Brookline Teen Center on November 13th and 14th, 2013. The duo of Handicap This!, Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach shared their personal story, inspiring all of us to do more with what we have. The show’s goal is to further the message of ‘Judgment Not Allowed’, referring to…
Spearheaded a project to bring Handicap This! (http://youtu.be/w5_E6VMoxLI) to Boston. This two-man live stage show that strives to bring disability-awareness to all audiences, debuted in Boston with two performances at the Brookline Teen Center on November 13th and 14th, 2013. The duo of Handicap This!, Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach shared their personal story, inspiring all of us to do more with what we have. The show’s goal is to further the message of ‘Judgment Not Allowed’, referring to living with disabilities, breaking down barriers, and above all, shedding light on everyone’s potential.
I was introduced to Handicap This! via Facebook in 2011 and was inspired by the show’s message. Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach of Handicap This! started the show in 2010 with two specific goals in mind; (1) to teach people to see beyond the wheelchair or disability, and (2) to give a voice to a group of people who are often unheard.
I turned to crowdfunding to raise half of the funds necessary to bring the live performance from Chicago, IL to Boston, MA, and raised the remainder with corporate sponsors as well as private donors.Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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ServiceNow Employee Choice Award Winner
ServiceNow Digital Workforce Challenge powered by Solve - MIT
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U.S. Patent: 10,509,465 B1
United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Limitless Award
Not Impossible Labs
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Equal Opportunities to Live Award
Easterseals Massachusetts
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MassChallenge 2017 Silver Winner
MassChallenge
MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and
not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs across any industry. We
also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of
several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of
accelerators in Boston, the UK, Israel, Switzerland, and Mexico, and unrivaled
access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving…MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and
not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs across any industry. We
also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of
several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of
accelerators in Boston, the UK, Israel, Switzerland, and Mexico, and unrivaled
access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and
creating value the world over. To date, 1,211 MassChallenge alumni have raised
over $2 billion in funding, generated approximately $900 million in revenue, and
created over 65,000 total jobs. For more information, please visit
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Heroes Among Us
Boston Celtics & MA State Lottery
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Equal Opportunities to Work
Easter Seals Massachusetts
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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United Spinal Association
Tech Access Group Member of United Spinal’s Tech Access Initiative
- PresentUnited Spinal’s Tech Access Initiative brings together our membership and community partners to ensure accessible technology is inclusive to everyone, including wheelchair users. Through active discussion, participation, and training; the Tech Access Initiative and its team of consumer advocates will provide critical perspectives and insight to enhance cutting-edge technology so that is accessible to all.
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Easterseals Massachusetts
Governance Committee
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Easterseals Massachusetts
Member - Board of Directors
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Institute for Community Inclusion
Gopen Fellow
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Commonwealth Community Care (formerly Boston Community Medical Group)
Board Member
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Easterseals Massachusetts
Executive Committee Member - Regional Board of Directors
-Easterseals provides services to ensure children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. The Regional Board plays an active role in the participation and organization of Easterseals Massachusetts events, as well as fundraising activities.
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Easterseals Massachusetts
Task Force on Employment - Member
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