Cara Turano

Cara Turano

Portland, Oregon, United States
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About

I am a successful technology and non-profit executive as well as an active community…

Experience

  • Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Graphic

    Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

    Portland, Oregon, United States

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    Portland, Oregon, United States

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    Portland, Oregon Area

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    Atlanta, GA 30308

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Atlanta, GA

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) Graphic

    Board Member

    Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)

    - 1 year 8 months

    Science and Technology

  • Worksystems, Inc. Graphic

    Board Member

    Worksystems, Inc.

    - 2 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

  • Steering Committee Member

    TechTown powered by Prosper Portland

    - Present 5 years 11 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) Graphic

    Nominating Committee Member

    Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)

    - 2 years 7 months

  • District 2 Representative

    Atlanta Commission on Women

    - 10 months

    Politics

  • Board of Visitors, Executive Committee

    University of Georgia College of Education

    - 5 years 10 months

    Education

  • Member Board Of Directors

    The Junior League of Atlanta

    - 9 years 7 months

  • TechBridge, Inc Graphic

    Ambassador, Governance Committee

    TechBridge, Inc

    - 2 years 7 months

    Science and Technology

Publications

  • University of Georgia Journal for Undergraduate Research Opportunities

    http://juro.uga.edu/2001/Turano.html

    UGA's Online Undergraduate Research Journal for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

    The Journal for Undergraduate Research Opportunities is an undergraduate research journal dedicated to promoting research as a part of the undergraduate experience by providing undergraduates an opportunity to publish their work. The staff of the journal is primarily composed of undergraduates, and all work published is the product of undergraduate research.

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Honors & Awards

  • UGA Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2015

    University of Georgia Alumni Association

    In 2011, the UGA Alumni Association launched the 40 Under 40 program to recognize exceptional young alumni who are achieving great success in their professional and personal endeavors. This campus-wide collaboration is supported by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, Division of Student Affairs and all academic departments.

    http://www.alumni.uga.edu/alumni/index.php/site/40_Under_40_2015

  • Ambassador, TechBridge

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    TechBridge is a nonprofit that drives community impact by bringing affordable business and technology expertise to other nonprofits. TechBridge provides nonprofits the tools, resources and connections nonprofits need to better use technology to further their missions. This is made possible by the support TechBridge receives from corporations, individuals and foundations who come together in meaningful ways to benefit our community. TechBridge's signatuer fundraising gala, The Digital Ball…

    TechBridge is a nonprofit that drives community impact by bringing affordable business and technology expertise to other nonprofits. TechBridge provides nonprofits the tools, resources and connections nonprofits need to better use technology to further their missions. This is made possible by the support TechBridge receives from corporations, individuals and foundations who come together in meaningful ways to benefit our community. TechBridge's signatuer fundraising gala, The Digital Ball, unites Atlanta's technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information, visit www.techbridge.org

  • 2012 Top 40 Under 40 Winner

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

    The Atlanta Business Chronicle names the top 40 young executives across the for profit and non-profit world annually based on business success, philanthropy, and general community involvement. Past winners include Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and R&B artist CeeLo Green. Choosen by previous top 40 under 40 classes, over 500 applications were reviewed to produce the 2012 class.

  • Woman of the Year Nominee (Small Business Category)

    Women in Technology

    Every year, the Atlanta Chapter of Women in Technology awards three women in various industry spaces the title of Woman of the Year. Lifetime achievement is the primary qualifcation.

  • Diversity in Leadership Award Nominee

    Technology Association of Georgia

    The Technology Association of Georgia chooses individuals that do the most to drive diversity within the technology industry in the state of Georgia. The nominees are selected based on the diversity withint their team as well as the diversity they drive across their companies.

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