Innovation Zone Contact Listing
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Waiting on Canyon Snow and Cruise response. Attended Crusie Showcase in SF on 9/15. Waiting on Mapping Exercise in SJ, may be behind PHX and Austin in the queue.
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Reach out to Canyon Snow again...
Waiting on Canyon Snow and Cruise response. Attended Crusie Showcase in SF on 9/15. Waiting on Mapping Exercise in SJ, may be behind PHX and Austin in the queue.
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Reach out to Canyon Snow again...
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Awaiting callback from IT
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Awaiting callback from IT
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Peter Torrellas
ex. SiemensSiemens
old - peter.torrellas@siemens.com
new - peter.torrellas@parsons.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertorrellas/
Originally engaged in IZ
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Originally engaged in IZ
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022. Setting up Zoom call through assistant. Spoke on 8/3/22
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022. Setting up Zoom call through assistant. Spoke on 8/3/22
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Daniel C. Feldman
Managing Director - Global Network and TechnologyVerizon
dan.feldman@verizon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-feldman-55621610/
Referred us to John Hatem at Verizon.
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Originally engaged in IZ
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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Daniel Feldman is a Managing Director of Strategy and Network Partnership Development - in Verizon's Global Network and Technology organization. Daniel's team engages with cities to accelerate Verizon's deployment of the wireless and wireline infrastructure to support advanced technology communications needs of citizens, businesses, and IoT.
John Hatem
Product Strategy Manager, Network PartnershipsVerizon
4152188936
john.hatem@verizon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hatem-867235/
Referred by Dan Feldman
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Reconnect email sent 11/18
Hi John, It's been a while since our last conversation. I am reaching out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing well! Michael
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Reconnect email sent 11/18
Hi John, It's been a while since our last conversation. I am reaching out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing well! Michael
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Good background on Verizon projects with the city.
Subject: Smart Cities Folks
Lily.Lim-Tsao@sanjoseca.gov
ho.nguyen@sanjoeca.gov
"Zhou, Renee",
"Inami, Jeffrey"
"Jung, Kenneth"
David Mesa (Fleet Manager in Public Works - david.mesa@sanjoseca.gov) is the San Jose person who would know about Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect - Fleet Management - Monitoring 1100 vehicles in SJ
STEM Recipients
African American Community Service Agency: AACSA https://www.sjaacsa.org
http://www.a4ya.org
$25K each ($50K total) for 4 years
Notes - John_Hatem_Verizon_Notes_July_17_2022.pdf
In 2018 worked with Dolan Beckel to partner with city on 5G attach rate
Digital Inclusion Program ($24 Million over 5 years ???) Verizon ~ $2 Million
Included funding for STEM programs
Verizon Smart Cities Program
Subject: Smart Cities Folks
Lily.Lim-Tsao@sanjoseca.gov
ho.nguyen@sanjoeca.gov
"Zhou, Renee"
"Inami, Jeffrey"
"Jung, Kenneth"
David Mesa (Fleet Manager in Public Works - david.mesa@sanjoseca.gov) is the San Jose person who would know about Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect - Fleet Management - Monitoring 1100 vehicles in SJ
STEM Recipients
African American Community Service Agency: AACSA https://www.sjaacsa.org
http://www.a4ya.org
$25K each ($50K total) for 4 years
Notes - John_Hatem_Verizon_Notes_July_17_2022.pdf
In 2018 worked with Dolan Beckel to partner with city on 5G attach rate
Digital Inclusion Program ($24 Million over 5 years ???) Verizon ~ $2 Million
Included funding for STEM programs
Verizon Smart Cities Program
- Intelligent Traffic Management (real-time, implemented in Sacramento, not SJ)
- Internet Safety Analytics ( Talk to Lily in DOT)
- Traffic Data Services - https://www.here.com/ - more on HERE.com and Verizon and HERE
Hardik Bhatt
ex. AWSnow - President & Chief Growth Officer at SDI Presence
Amazon Web Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hardik-bhatt-a070344/
Originally engaged in IZ
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Originally engaged in IZ
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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In addition, as a recognized thought leader in the Smart / Connected Cities and IoT / IoE space, I've worked with 40 cities across 19 countries and the State of Illinois to build new paradigms and drive transformation. I also continue to provide IoT subject matter expertise and technical / business due diligence for a range of PE and VC investment firms.
My focus is a compelling vision paired with swift, seamless execution. I believe that it's critical in an emerging marketplace - like IoT - to deliver clear, rapid wins to demonstrate value and ROI. I leverage my ability to recognize the potential of small initiatives and transform them into major achievements that demonstrate our capabilities and serve as reference points to rapidly grow new business.
My focus is a compelling vision paired with swift, seamless execution. I believe that it's critical in an emerging marketplace - like IoT - to deliver clear, rapid wins to demonstrate value and ROI. I leverage my ability to recognize the potential of small initiatives and transform them into major achievements that demonstrate our capabilities and serve as reference points to rapidly grow new business.
Khetrapal Munish
ex. Chief Growth Officer & CTO - CiscoNow EVP, Chief Revenue Officer and COOEVP, Chief Revenue Officer and COOLivinguard AG
Cisco
mkhetrap@cisco.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/munishkhetrapal/
How Contact Discovered
Originally engaged in IZ
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022.
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Mercedes
How Contact Discovered
We haven't directly worked with Mercedes, but DOT and MOTI have been more engaged
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Tried to contact through LinkedIn - 7/11/2022.
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Tried to contact through LinkedIn - 7/11/2022.
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Mercedes killed their autonomous driving program, per Ramses. Pandemic may have been an excuse, may have been a broader issue.
Chris Corrao
Senior Transit & Transportation Planner - Public WorksCupertino
https://ridewithvia.com/
(408) 777-3174
chrisc@cupertino.org
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Senior Transit & Transportation Planner - Public Works - Cupertino
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Monica Melkesian
ex. Director Of DevelopmentFederal Realty Investment Trustnow - Senior Project Manager Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
Federal Realty Investment Trust
https://studios.com/santana-west.html
mmelkesian@federalrealty.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-melkesian-5484a213/
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Developers of Santana Row West
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Email to initial conversations sent 11/16.
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Zoom meeting set for Thu 12/1/2022 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Email to initial conversations sent 11/16.
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Zoom meeting set for Thu 12/1/2022 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
$100M Career Certificate Fund
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/career-certificates-fund/
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Merit America is a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans without 4-year degrees.
Zero INITIAL cost technical training.
Zero INITIAL cost technical training.
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Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain
the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential
through careers and higher education.
the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential
through careers and higher education.
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Kriss Deiglmeier
Chief Social Impact OfficerSplunk
https://www.splunk.com/
kdeiglmeier@splunk.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriss-deiglmeier-6721311/
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Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022. Kriss is connecting us with workforce development folks and has one-pager in hand.
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Sent a second email. Waiting on WF contact.
Contact through LinkedIn - 7/13/2022. Kriss is connecting us with workforce development folks and has one-pager in hand.
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Sent a second email. Waiting on WF contact.
NetApp
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Glydways
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Urban Air Quality
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Sustainable Silicon Valley
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Perkins Foss
VP Public PartnershipsVolta Charging Company
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Initial contact 11/2019
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South Bay Wildfire Detection
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San Jose Efforts
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The Small Business Development Center Hispanic Satellite
http://hccsv.com/sbdc-hispanic-satellite.html
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hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley.
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Our Mission is to provide services to Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them to grow and establish successful businesses.
Our service area includes all of Santa Clara County and the southern portion of Marin County.
Our service area includes all of Santa Clara County and the southern portion of Marin County.
Michael Cohen
SJSU adjacent SBDC
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/norcalsbdc_norcalsbdc-sbw22-smallbusiness-activity-6927350404452151296-WDSG?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/norcalsbdc_norcalsbdc-sbw22-smallbusiness-activity-6927350404452151296-WDSG?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
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Victor Farlie
SJ Office of Economic Development
4085358230
victor.farlie@sanjoseca.gov
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Senior Executive Analyst - Office of Economic Development
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Bernie (Salazar or White)
https://www.maranathacc.com/
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San Jose Aspires - High School Connections and High Tech Cos. - Maharantha Christian Center
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Steve Wymer
President & CEOBoys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley
https://www.bgclub.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevewymer/
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Charles Phillips
CORI
https://ruralinnovation.us/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acharlesphillips/
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Chief Executive Officer at Sawa - On the board of CORI
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Abhishek Kapatkar
DataKind
https://www.datakind.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishekkapatkar/
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Data Science volunteers in service of the social sector - SF Chapter Head
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Start Small Think Big
https://www.startsmallthinkbig.org/
jenny@startsmallthinkbig.org
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A nonprofit that helps small businesses with high potential and limited access to the resources needed to create thriving businesses.
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Sharon Miller
Chief Executive OfficerRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center
https://rencenter.org/
sharon@rencenter.org
How Contact Discovered
Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy.
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07-01-2022 - Zoom call with Sharon and Tim Russel
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07-01-2022 - Zoom call with Sharon and Tim Russel
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Tim Russell
Program DirectorRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center
https://rencenter.org/
trussell@rencenter.org
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Set up visit to Renaissance centers in South SF visited center on 7/29/22) and East Palo Alto.
Email to meet with Chappie sent 11/18
Hi Tim, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and anticipate a wonderful holiday! Thanks. Michael
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Connect with Renaissance representative in San Jose and learn about Prosperity Lab connection.
Set up visit to Renaissance centers in South SF visited center on 7/29/22) and East Palo Alto.
Email to meet with Chappie sent 11/18
Hi Tim, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and anticipate a wonderful holiday! Thanks. Michael
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Connect with Renaissance representative in San Jose and learn about Prosperity Lab connection.
Looking forward to our next 30 years of impacting Bay Area communities, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is poised to help thousands of individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business. A success story of our own for the past three decades, Renaissance has helped open more businesses than any other non-profit in the Bay Area, and according to the Aspen Institute, posts the best record for business longevity. From inception to business planning, access to capital and resources, and ongoing assistance that growing businesses require, Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy.
Youth in Technology Incubator- AACI
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Hack+
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TiE Young Entrepreneurs
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Youth High-tech Entrepreneurs Summer Camp
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New youth arts center in East Palo Alto is centered on the community
https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2021/11/04/a-new-space-centered-on-the-community
How Contact Discovered
Hackathons explained - https://medium.com/techtogether/hackathons-for-the-uninitiated-935b13646ec6
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TechTogether has been acquired by Major League Hacking!
Major League Hacking
https://organize.mlh.io
How Contact Discovered
MLH Acquires TechTogether - https://news.mlh.io/mlh-acquires-techtogether-to-close-gender-gap-05-03-2022
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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global educational nonprofit focused on bringing the power of entrepreneurship to youth in low-income communities. NFTE’s rigorous programs are taught by a highly trained Teacher Corps, and NFTE students are supported by a diverse Volunteer Corps drawn from the local community, including business leaders and entrepreneurs. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, NFTE has trained thousands of teachers and educated more than a million young people worldwide.
Brent Freeman, Chair - Bay Area Advisory Board
Founder & President - Stealth Venture Labs
https://www.nfte.com/
Announcement of Stealth Impact Lab (501c3 associated with Stealth Venture Labs)
Great concept!
"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brentjfreeman_stealth-impact-lab-501c3-launch-fundraiser-activity-6894830333229977601-YZ4O?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
Kenny Tucker works with Post Secondary Programs
Brent Freeman, Chair - Bay Area Advisory Board
Founder & President - Stealth Venture Labs
https://www.nfte.com/
Announcement of Stealth Impact Lab (501c3 associated with Stealth Venture Labs)
Great concept!
"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brentjfreeman_stealth-impact-lab-501c3-launch-fundraiser-activity-6894830333229977601-YZ4O?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
Kenny Tucker works with Post Secondary Programs
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Interested in solving problems that matter? Welcome to WSI.
NFTE's World Series of Innovation invites young people to get involved in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces today and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
NFTE's World Series of Innovation invites young people to get involved in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces today and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Announcement of Stealth Impact Lab (501c3 associated with Stealth Venture Labs)
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brentjfreeman_stealth-impact-lab-501c3-launch-fundraiser-activity-6894830333229977601-YZ4O?utm_source=linkedin_share
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Great concept!
Led by Brent Freeman,Chair - Bay Area Advisory Board (for NFTE)
Founder & President - Stealth Venture Labs
Led by Brent Freeman,Chair - Bay Area Advisory Board (for NFTE)
Founder & President - Stealth Venture Labs
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Empower the next generations of students to be the disruptors of the future
For middle school, high school, and university educators who want to deliver relevant, fun, and creative STEAM lessons that enable all students to thrive, Arduino Education’s open-source approach and cross-curriculum content are essential tools that develop and empower students as they progress through their STEAM education.
Our classroom programs include kits, bundles, and boards with project-based learning paths for individual and collaborative educational approaches. Teaching remotely? We have kits designed for remote, individual learning, making hands-on STEAM education accessible even when the classroom isn’t.
For middle school, high school, and university educators who want to deliver relevant, fun, and creative STEAM lessons that enable all students to thrive, Arduino Education’s open-source approach and cross-curriculum content are essential tools that develop and empower students as they progress through their STEAM education.
Our classroom programs include kits, bundles, and boards with project-based learning paths for individual and collaborative educational approaches. Teaching remotely? We have kits designed for remote, individual learning, making hands-on STEAM education accessible even when the classroom isn’t.
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Sphero transforms the way kids PK–12 learn with a fun, comprehensive approach to STEAM (that's STEM + Art) and computer science. Our coding robots, design-and-build kits, curriculum, and engaging lessons and activities encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance.
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RICE is an economic mobility engine for the community: driving entrepreneurs and small business owners to innovate, grow, create jobs, and build wealth. We house over 50,000 square feet of convening, meeting, and innovation space in a LEED Silver Certified building, brought to life by a robust offering of educational, networking, mentoring, and capital resources. Part business generator, innovation lab, and museum, RICE invests in Black entrepreneurs, strengthens businesses, and creates community.
Stakeholders and Requirements - https://russellcenter.org/become-a-stakeholder/
Stakeholders and Requirements - https://russellcenter.org/become-a-stakeholder/
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Get a head-start toward both College & Career
Combine academics with real world experience, including specialized field trips and industry mentors. - NFTE Video -
Combine academics with real world experience, including specialized field trips and industry mentors. - NFTE Video -
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We're working to build a dedicated nonprofit youth-oriented informal STEM learning center & makerspace at the Livermore Municipal Airport. We're building a hangar with up to 45,000 sqft of classrooms, meeting rooms, workspace, tools & equipment ready for STEM projects, technical career training, and product prototyping.
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“FIRST is more than robots. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills.
Kids often come in not knowing what to expect – of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence and with a sense that they can create their own future.”
– FOUNDER, DEAN KAMEN
Kids often come in not knowing what to expect – of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence and with a sense that they can create their own future.”
– FOUNDER, DEAN KAMEN
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Find out SJPD contact. Find contact at SBCC - Wilmington CA organization that had a free giveaway program in 2021. Do they have non-police experience?
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Find out SJPD contact. Find contact at SBCC - Wilmington CA organization that had a free giveaway program in 2021. Do they have non-police experience?
Detailed in WaPo article circa 2019 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/08/28/doorbell-camera-firm-ring-has-partnered-with-police-forces-extending-surveillance-reach/
Partnership with SJPD - https://agency.ring.com/agencies/a2a426c3-e593-4268-839f-ac7824a1a84d.
Partnership with SJPD - https://agency.ring.com/agencies/a2a426c3-e593-4268-839f-ac7824a1a84d.
Albert S. Wright
Chief Community & Corporate Engagement OfficerUnited States Technical Education Center
https://ustec.org
408-464-4350
albert@ustec.org
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Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.
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Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.
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Stephen M. Samuel
President - Design VisionariesUnited States Technical Education Center
https://ustec.org
408-781-3955
Steves@DesignViz.com
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Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.
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Email sent for meeting with Chappie - 11/21/22
Hi Stephen and Albert, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and have wonderful plans for the Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks. Michael
Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.
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Email sent for meeting with Chappie - 11/21/22
Hi Stephen and Albert, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and have wonderful plans for the Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks. Michael
Evelyn Robinson
Program AssociateSobrato Family Foundation
https://www.sobrato.com/
669-210-3470
erobinson@sobrato.org
How Contact Discovered
Met at Renaissance Entrepreneur Center session on 07-29-2022.
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Sent email 11/18 Hi Evelyn, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? All the best. Michael
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Sent email 11/18 Hi Evelyn, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? All the best. Michael
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Amanda Anthony
North County Business Resource Center ManagerRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center
https://rencenter.org/
amanda@rencenter.org
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Led tour of Center in South San Francisco - 7/29/22
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Krista Glotzbach
Western US Partnerships | ViaVia
krista.glotzbach@ridewithvia.com
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Set up a meeting with us (Raania, Ramses, MS), Via, and Chris from Cupertino on 08/19/2022.
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Working with Stuchinsky and MS to refresh proposal for 4th quarter submission.
Set up a meeting with us (Raania, Ramses, MS), Via, and Chris from Cupertino on 08/19/2022.
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Working with Stuchinsky and MS to refresh proposal for 4th quarter submission.
Notes from 8/19 meeting
GIst:
Refresh scope of February 2022 proposal
$8.5 Million granted to Cupertino and Santa Clara
South Bay Micro Transit Program - Phase 2
Milpitas program beginning in September
Innovative Transit Funds
Measure B monies
Cupertino and Santa Clara didn't have matching funds on application date.
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Refresh scope of February 2022 proposal
- Equity lens while constructing contiguous service area
- New costs estimates
- Santana Row and Valley Fair contributions for employee transpo
- Grant administration conducted in Cupertino
$8.5 Million granted to Cupertino and Santa Clara
South Bay Micro Transit Program - Phase 2
Milpitas program beginning in September
Innovative Transit Funds
Measure B monies
Cupertino and Santa Clara didn't have matching funds on application date.
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(Chicago, IL)
Teach the teacher model for robotics training. Train youth to become virtual trainers...
Teach the teacher model for robotics training. Train youth to become virtual trainers...
Mimi M Hernandez
Executive DirectorProsperity Lab
https://prosperitylab.org
linkedin.com/in/mimi-m-hernandez-97b82b11
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The Prosperity Lab was created in the heart of Silicon Valley by a group of dedicated business owners, and leaders. Programs are open to all underserved residents of Santa Clara Country and beyond.
Co-located with Renaissance San Jose on North First Street
Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/prosperitylab.org/
Co-located with Renaissance San Jose on North First Street
Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/prosperitylab.org/
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The community of 2362 free, open and local programming clubs for young people
58,000 young people are being creative with technology with the help of 12,000 volunteers in 117 countries. Join us!
58,000 young people are being creative with technology with the help of 12,000 volunteers in 117 countries. Join us!
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We bridge the digital divide, empowering communities of color to achieve their full potential by sharing the mindset, skills, and access they need to embrace tech and innovation.
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It is my firm belief that experience based learning programs, directed at science and technology, are an effective means to fill the lagging pipeline of college graduates in the engineering, math, science and technology fields. My 12 years of involvement in FIRST has borne this out. I have seen many students who were not interested in engineering turn to this field in their college studies as a result of their experience in FIRST. I am a working software engineer in Silicon Valley, and have spent the past 12 years working with a FIRST team in San Jose. As a result of my experience with these teams, I decided help the WRRF make this type of learning experience available to more students in the San Francisco Bay Area and the state. I'm sure that by working together, we can nurture and grow experience-based learning programs that will benefit both education and industry, and the community at large. I am looking forward to working with you to further this goal.
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Matt Mahood (Silicon Valley Organization/San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce) Resigned in "racist remark" scandal
The board of directors of Santa Clara Valley's largest chamber of commerce, the San Jose-based Silicon Valley Organization (SVO), announced today that effective immediately the chamber will be rebranded as the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
"I want to thank the board of directors for taking the bold step to rebrand the organization as the San Jose Chamber of Commerce," said President and CEO Derrick Seaver. "We are enormously proud of reactivating the Chamber of Commerce and the brand of our home city, San Jose."
https://www.sanjoseinside.com/business/silicon-valley-organization-returns-to-roots-rebrands-as-san-jose-chamber-of-commerce/
The board of directors of Santa Clara Valley's largest chamber of commerce, the San Jose-based Silicon Valley Organization (SVO), announced today that effective immediately the chamber will be rebranded as the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
"I want to thank the board of directors for taking the bold step to rebrand the organization as the San Jose Chamber of Commerce," said President and CEO Derrick Seaver. "We are enormously proud of reactivating the Chamber of Commerce and the brand of our home city, San Jose."
https://www.sanjoseinside.com/business/silicon-valley-organization-returns-to-roots-rebrands-as-san-jose-chamber-of-commerce/
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Today, changing demographics, an aging workforce, and a globally competitive market necessitate increasing the number of underrepresented groups in the STEM workforce. However, economic inequality and educational barriers prevent BIPOC girls and women from being exposed to and educated in the essential disciplines of the modern-day economy. We created the K-12 Youth Initiative program to address these pressing issues and help young BIPOC students capitalize on this opportunity.
Featuring our immersive, hands-on after-school educational program, a tour of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and our SparkHart Hackathon, our K-12 Youth Initiative is advancing the success of students of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and preparing them for the future workforce.
Impact at - https://www.girlsfortechnology.org/impact
Featuring our immersive, hands-on after-school educational program, a tour of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and our SparkHart Hackathon, our K-12 Youth Initiative is advancing the success of students of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and preparing them for the future workforce.
Impact at - https://www.girlsfortechnology.org/impact
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CT-based Pitch Competition
Building For Equity is a 6-week intensive training program and pitch competition for Black and Latina business owners to acquire the needed training, mentorship, knowledge, and skills needed to gain access to capital.
Girls For Technology will select 10 women business owners to participate in this training and pitch cohort. We'll also provide one-on-one mentorship during the course of your 6-week journey through Building For Equity.
At the end of Building For Equity, each participant will pitch their business plan to an audience of investors and peers at our Building For Equity Pitch Competition!
Building For Equity is a 6-week intensive training program and pitch competition for Black and Latina business owners to acquire the needed training, mentorship, knowledge, and skills needed to gain access to capital.
Girls For Technology will select 10 women business owners to participate in this training and pitch cohort. We'll also provide one-on-one mentorship during the course of your 6-week journey through Building For Equity.
At the end of Building For Equity, each participant will pitch their business plan to an audience of investors and peers at our Building For Equity Pitch Competition!
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We are a global tech education nonprofit that empowers girls to become leaders, creators and problem-solvers.
Our Technovation Girls program equips young women (ages 8-18) to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors and parents, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems.
Our Technovation Girls program equips young women (ages 8-18) to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors and parents, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems.
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Curriculum Resource
Goodgirls Write Code programs are offered in public and private schools nationwide, incorporated in the teacher's curriculum, as an after-school club, or summer camp throughout the school year. We bridge the gap that exists in computer science programs offered in public schools by providing Goodgirls Write Code resource toolkits. Each toolkit includes teacher and student instructional materials, as well as Goodgirls Write Code t-shirts used as rewards to encourage each student to achieve project goals and motivate them to succeed.
Goodgirls Write Code programs are offered in public and private schools nationwide, incorporated in the teacher's curriculum, as an after-school club, or summer camp throughout the school year. We bridge the gap that exists in computer science programs offered in public schools by providing Goodgirls Write Code resource toolkits. Each toolkit includes teacher and student instructional materials, as well as Goodgirls Write Code t-shirts used as rewards to encourage each student to achieve project goals and motivate them to succeed.
Ramses Madou
Division Manager, Planning, Policy, and SustainabilitySan Jose DOT
408-975-3283
ramses.madou@sanjoseca.gov
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Set up a meeting with Ramses, Laura, and Chris from Cupertino
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- Comprehend the current state of grantor direction
- Investigate contiguous service area taking into account of equity issues
- Possible partners in providing sustainable funding for the project
TIRCP Bay Area Service Expansion Proposal - February 2022
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
Cap and Trade Dollars at Work
TIRCP Discussion Draft Guidelines Workshop 8/12/2021
San Jose TIRCP Proposal, Costs and Fruitdale
TIRCP Interactive Service Area Map
On the board of
Open Mobility Foundation
Learn more about -
Move San Jose
Final Draft of Move San Jose Plan
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
Cap and Trade Dollars at Work
TIRCP Discussion Draft Guidelines Workshop 8/12/2021
San Jose TIRCP Proposal, Costs and Fruitdale
TIRCP Interactive Service Area Map
On the board of
Open Mobility Foundation
Learn more about -
Move San Jose
Final Draft of Move San Jose Plan
Laura Stuchinsky
Emerging Mobility Program LeadSan Jose DOT
Laura.Stuchinsky@sanjoseca.gov
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Alex Cornejo
Director of Communications & ProductionsStrength Based Community Change (SBCC)
https://www.sbcc.community/
310.414.2090
Ring Website
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Awaiting connection to Melissa the PR rep from Ring.
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Awaiting connection to Melissa the PR rep from Ring.
Location - 540 N. Marine Ave. | Wilmington, CA 90744
Ring Donation Program:
To answer your questions yes residents needed Wi-Fi to be eligible to receive a Ring Doorbell. Local law enforcement was not involved in any of the process or program. Aside from the immediate benefits that Ring provides, it also allowed the community to have peace of mind. We are in a disenfranchised and often overlooked community so their reaction to receiving a free Ring Doorbell was a benefit in itself.
As for us here at SBCC, we have provided the community with resources and linkages for over 4 decades and this is another example of our commitment to serving resident partners rather than clients.
I hope this was helpful. If you want to jump on a call we can absolutely do so and if you have any questions for Ring I can connect you with Melissa the PR rep.
Barragán Applauds SBCC-Ring Partnership to Improve Public Safety in Wilmington
Wilmington Community Program
Ring Community Programs
Ring Donation Program:
To answer your questions yes residents needed Wi-Fi to be eligible to receive a Ring Doorbell. Local law enforcement was not involved in any of the process or program. Aside from the immediate benefits that Ring provides, it also allowed the community to have peace of mind. We are in a disenfranchised and often overlooked community so their reaction to receiving a free Ring Doorbell was a benefit in itself.
As for us here at SBCC, we have provided the community with resources and linkages for over 4 decades and this is another example of our commitment to serving resident partners rather than clients.
I hope this was helpful. If you want to jump on a call we can absolutely do so and if you have any questions for Ring I can connect you with Melissa the PR rep.
Barragán Applauds SBCC-Ring Partnership to Improve Public Safety in Wilmington
Wilmington Community Program
Ring Community Programs
Melissa Gansler
PR Manager, Corporate CommunicationsRing
https://www.ring.com
617.417.6751
ganslm@ring.com
Referred by Alex Cornejo @ SBCC
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Neeraj Bhatnagar
Manager, Public PolicyRing
https://www.ring.com
bhatnane@amazon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkbhatnagar/
Referred by Melissa Gansler @ Ring
How Contact Discovered
10 years in city government in L.A. under Eric Garcetti.
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11/30/2022 Follow-up email sent re. Chappie's meeting with Neeraj in Kansas City. Meeting 8/25
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11/30/2022 Follow-up email sent re. Chappie's meeting with Neeraj in Kansas City. Meeting 8/25
8/25/22
Runs Community Engagement Program - Offers 10 nonprofits a year 500-1000 devices a year. Just starting the 2003 process.
Described the Request for Assistance Program - how police departments work with Ring holders, geolocate requests to Ring owners and they participate voluntarily or not.
They have not yet investigated what happens when you "flood the zone" with Ring devices, and haven't measured qualitatively how this changes the community.
Sent 8/18/22
Hi Neeraj,
It would great to chat on Monday afternoon or Tuesday midday.
I'm working in the Vice Mayor's office in San Jose and focused on the Innovation Zone that's been established on the city's west side. We looking for innovative pilot projects that can improve that quality of life for residents that can eventually be rolled out to the rest of the city. I know that Ring is already engaged with SJPD and I was wondering if there are more creative applications we might explore.
Thanks.
Michael
P.S. Thanks Alex and Melissa for making that connection!
Runs Community Engagement Program - Offers 10 nonprofits a year 500-1000 devices a year. Just starting the 2003 process.
Described the Request for Assistance Program - how police departments work with Ring holders, geolocate requests to Ring owners and they participate voluntarily or not.
They have not yet investigated what happens when you "flood the zone" with Ring devices, and haven't measured qualitatively how this changes the community.
Sent 8/18/22
Hi Neeraj,
It would great to chat on Monday afternoon or Tuesday midday.
I'm working in the Vice Mayor's office in San Jose and focused on the Innovation Zone that's been established on the city's west side. We looking for innovative pilot projects that can improve that quality of life for residents that can eventually be rolled out to the rest of the city. I know that Ring is already engaged with SJPD and I was wondering if there are more creative applications we might explore.
Thanks.
Michael
P.S. Thanks Alex and Melissa for making that connection!
Saeed Amidi
CEO and FounderPlug and Play
https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedamidi/
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Mackenzie Mossing
Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Policy AdvisorSan Jose Mayor's Office
(408) 535-4863
mackenzie.mossing@sanjoseca.gov
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Investigating Via Shuttle funding opportunities. Will put on agenda for Mayor/Vice Mayor discussion 8/22/22
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Met with John Benvenuto and Scot on 8/11/22.
John Benvenuto
GENERAL MANAGERFederal Realty
https://www.federalrealty.com/
(408) 551-4660
jbenvenuto@federalrealty.com
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Met with John and Scot Vallee on 8/11/22.
Abigail Shull
San Jose IT
Dolan Beckel - City Manager COS
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Dolan Beckel
City Manager Chief of StaffSan Jose City Manager's Office
At original IZ presentation
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Khaled Tawfik
Director of Information TechnologySan Jose IT
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Kitty Chiu
Via
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Clay Garner
San Jose MOTI
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Stephen Caines
San Jose MOTI
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YouCubed
https://www.youcubed.org
Referred by Stephen Caines
How Contact Discovered
Mathematics is often the reason that students leave STEM, particularly girls and some students of color. We aim to change this by communicating the sources of maths inequality in the US and by teaching the classroom methods that are needed for 21st century learning. By providing research-based teaching methods, mathematics tasks, videos, and ideas we intend to significantly reduce maths failure and inequality in the United States and beyond, inspiring teachers and empowering all students to success.
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Leon Beauchman
AT&T
leonbeauchman@att.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-beauchman-89ab232a/
Referred by Chappie Jones
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Email sent 11/18 Hi Leon, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Meet with Chappie re. Innovation Hub
Email sent 11/18 Hi Leon, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Meet with Chappie re. Innovation Hub
Has received Information Hub Materials
Followed up with Email Message on 9/13/22
Hi Leon,
I'm working with Vice Mayor Chappie Jones on corporate outreach for the Innovation Zone he's promoting in West San Jose and he suggested that I reach out to you.
I'd love to have a conversation about how we could get AT&T involved in some of the projects we envision for the Zone and its associated Innovation Hub.
Thanks.
Michael
Sent LinkedIn connect request 8/30/22.
Followed up with Email Message on 9/13/22
Hi Leon,
I'm working with Vice Mayor Chappie Jones on corporate outreach for the Innovation Zone he's promoting in West San Jose and he suggested that I reach out to you.
I'd love to have a conversation about how we could get AT&T involved in some of the projects we envision for the Zone and its associated Innovation Hub.
Thanks.
Michael
Sent LinkedIn connect request 8/30/22.
Ayodele Thomas, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Board MemberGreene Scholars Program
https://www.greenescholars.org/
Referred by Chappie Jones.
How Contact Discovered
Our Mission: The Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program helps youth of African ancestry in San Francisco Bay Area communities successfully complete higher education in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), and serve as positive role models and contributors to their communities.
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The Greene Scholars Program transitioned to its own self-sustaining non-profit organization from a program founded by Debra Watkins, under the auspices of the California Alliance of African American Educators (CAAAE). We are energized by the significant accomplishments of the legacy of Silicon Valley Engineering Council's Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Frank S. Greene, Jr. His vision of the value of a diverse Silicon Valley technological workforce is a remarkable foundation to elevate our scholars to unparalleled heights.
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Email sent 11/18 Hi Dan, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Zoom discussion on 9/14/22.
Email sent 11/18 Hi Dan, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Zoom discussion on 9/14/22.
Nuro and Uber Eats in Houston and Mountain View.
Vice Mayor Jones,
Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Silicon Valley, will be organizing a demonstration of our, R2, zero-occupant delivery vehicle, in the San Jose City Hall Rotunda on Tuesday, September 27th, from 11am-1:30pm. Would the Vice Mayor be able to stop by for 15 minutes for a brief demonstration of the vehicle?
As you may be aware, Nuro, works closely with a number of cities in the region where we have vehicles deployed, as well as organizations like the Silicon Valley Leadership Group to educate members of the public and elected officials about the technology and benefits of neighborhood autonomous delivery services. This video provides a recap of our six years so far, with active on-road deliveries and testing of the autonomous vehicles (R2 and modified Toyota Prius vehicles) in the region, including streets of San Jose.
Let me know if there is additional information you would like to review and we can set up time for additional briefing.
Thanks for your time and attention, we hope to see the Vice Mayor at our event at City Hall on September 27th to learn more about the technology and public benefits of the services.
Vice Mayor Jones,
Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Silicon Valley, will be organizing a demonstration of our, R2, zero-occupant delivery vehicle, in the San Jose City Hall Rotunda on Tuesday, September 27th, from 11am-1:30pm. Would the Vice Mayor be able to stop by for 15 minutes for a brief demonstration of the vehicle?
As you may be aware, Nuro, works closely with a number of cities in the region where we have vehicles deployed, as well as organizations like the Silicon Valley Leadership Group to educate members of the public and elected officials about the technology and benefits of neighborhood autonomous delivery services. This video provides a recap of our six years so far, with active on-road deliveries and testing of the autonomous vehicles (R2 and modified Toyota Prius vehicles) in the region, including streets of San Jose.
Let me know if there is additional information you would like to review and we can set up time for additional briefing.
Thanks for your time and attention, we hope to see the Vice Mayor at our event at City Hall on September 27th to learn more about the technology and public benefits of the services.
Doug Davenport
Founder, Executive DirectorProspectSV
https://www.prospectsv.org/
How Contact Discovered
Highlighted by DOT TMC staff
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Lily Lim-Tsao
City of San Jose, DOT
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Toured Traffic Management Center - 09/06. Discussed pilot projects, in particular Lidar, photo monitoring at Monterey and Tully.
Nelly Metovic
CWNA Member-at-LargeCWNA
nellametovic@gmail.com
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09/12/22 email
Hello Michael,
I greatly appreciate you having taken the time to attend our last CWNA meeting. I created a short video that goes over the layout of the neighborhood, and the locations where we are in the greatest danger of shootings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2JV57HcgnQ"
I was wondering if you had time to discuss the best options for this community?
I am thinking it would be best for rental property owners and business owners to have the Nest Cams at certain locations, and for there to be battery operated ring doorbells installed through the neighborhood (especially on Williamsburg Drive).
Let me know your thoughts.
Best Regards,
Hello Michael,
I greatly appreciate you having taken the time to attend our last CWNA meeting. I created a short video that goes over the layout of the neighborhood, and the locations where we are in the greatest danger of shootings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2JV57HcgnQ"
I was wondering if you had time to discuss the best options for this community?
I am thinking it would be best for rental property owners and business owners to have the Nest Cams at certain locations, and for there to be battery operated ring doorbells installed through the neighborhood (especially on Williamsburg Drive).
Let me know your thoughts.
Best Regards,
Janet Viana
Renaissance Center San Jose
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Met with Janet on 9/12/22 at N. First Street location. Work with Prosperity Labs, Work 2 Future, and Viet 360 on education and counseling programs for small businesses. Much work is done by "walking" the community and establishing trust.
Many participants ask what opportunities are available for their children. Job opportunities, internships, or training programs.
Many participants ask what opportunities are available for their children. Job opportunities, internships, or training programs.
Mariah Ray
Public AffairsCruise
https://getcruise.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-sheriff-ray-9a8b1b10/
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Cruise Showcase 9/15/2022
Expanding to Phoenix and Austin. In the process of mapping San Jose.
Expanding to Phoenix and Austin. In the process of mapping San Jose.
Ahmad Thomas
Chief Executive OfficerSilicon Valley Leadership Group
https://www.svlg.org/
ahmad.thomas@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-thomas-5a2748/
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Hi Ahmad, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? All the best, Michael
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Email sent - 11/18
Hi Ahmad, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? All the best, Michael
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Emily McGrath
Director Of Workforce DevelopmentNextFlex
https://www.nextflex.us/
linkedin.com/in/emily-mcgrath-a7652b93
How Contact Discovered
Director of Workforce Development, Education, and Training for NextFlex, one of Manufacturing USA's 14 institutes. NextFlex operates under a $154M Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Defense and focuses on creating a robust commercial market around Flexible Hybrid Electronics, as well as developing a capable and skilled STEM pipeline to support the technology.
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David Palter
Senior Director, Education and Workforce DevelopmentSilicon Valley Leadership Group
linkedin.com/in/david-palter-712b0b96
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Mike Berman
Principal, Economic and Workforce DevelopmentAmazon Web Services (AWS)
linkedin.com/in/mikeberman0
How Contact Discovered
Educator, administrator, advisor, entrepreneur. I build teams and develop innovations that increase educational opportunities for young people. Educator, administrator, advisor, entrepreneur. I build teams and develop innovations that increase educational opportunities for young people. Websites epacs.org (Company) epapa.org (Company) aspirepublicschools.org (Company)
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Jonathan Kurup
Social Impact, Corporate Responsibility, Community BuildingSalesforce
https://www.salesforce.com/
How Contact Discovered
Manage and coordinate various projects and strategic programs for Cisco's corporate responsibility initiatives, such as in-kind donations, local & global grant making, business unit cash donations, building nonprofit partnerships, and talent development.
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Luther Jackson
Program ManagerNOVAworks
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutherjackson/
How Contact Discovered
Based in Sunnyvale, CA, NOVAworks is a nationally recognized nonprofit, federally funded employment and training agency providing creative and customer-focused workforce development services to Silicon Valley workers and employers.
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Monique Melchor
Division Manager at City of San Joséwork2future
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-melchor-944b371/
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Karen Philbrick
Executive DirectorMineta Transportation Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-philbrick/
How Contact Discovered
To move is to live. At the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University, our mission is to increase mobility for all by improving the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation's transportation system. Through research, education, workforce development and technology transfer, we help create a connected world.
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Nelson Pham
Workforce Development Education Marketing Managerhttps://google.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonpham/
How Contact Discovered
Talks about #stem, #education, #diversityequityinclusion, and #organizationaldevelopment
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Laura Choy
Lead Program Manager, Workforce DevelopmentRivian
https://rivian.com/careers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-choy-2124b829/
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Jeffrey Buchanan
Director of PolicyWorking Partnerships USA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buchanan-4a9763a3/
How Contact Discovered
Founded in 1995, Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities, equitable growth and a democracy that works for all. We are co-founders of Silicon Valley Rising, a community-labor coalition work to inspire the tech industry to build an inclusive, middle class.
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Carol Coen
Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic DevelopmentSan Jose/Evergreen Community College District
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-coen-76ba1661/
How Contact Discovered
Carol Coen has over 35 years experience in business management. As a small business owner and a workforce development professional, Ms. Coen influences the region's workforce and economic development planning processes by fostering interagency relationships and leading visionary initiatives which include stakeholders such as community colleges, universities, workforce and economic development partners, labor organizations, and local business.
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Peter Tavernise
Cisco
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertavernise/
How Contact Discovered
Specialties: Climate and Regeneration. Corporate Philanthropy, Foundation Operations and Administration, Corporate Social Responsibility, Critical Human Needs grant-making (food, shelter, water, disaster readiness & response); Economic Empowerment (microloans; financial literacy; entrepreneurship); K-12 Education/STEM grantmaking (IT-based solutions for enhancing student achievement). Employee Giving and Volunteering, Nonprofit Impact Metrics & Reporting Since 2020: Certified Leadership Coach, with writing about coaching here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertavernise/detail/recent-activity/posts/
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Jim Vanides
Advocating for innovative and equitable STEM(+) education
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvanides/
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Jim Vanides is an independent Education & Industry Consultant/Advisor, working with education change-makers to build lasting partnerships with industry, and to "create the future of education together".
Jim is passionate about the creation of new and extraordinary learning experiences and the dedicated educators that help students around the world succeed. He has been instrumental in launching over 1500 primary, secondary, and higher education projects in 41 countries. His initiative portfolio includes a series of pilot projects using mobile 1:1 computing in three schools (Silicon Valley, New Delhi, and Johannesburg). Jim also led an initiative called the HP Catalyst Academy, an online professional learning network for teachers and faculty in science, technology, engineering, math, and related high tech disciplines known as STEM(+). This was an evolution of the HP Catalyst Initiative that Jim has been leading - a 15-country collaboration network of 60+ education organizations exploring innovations in learning and teaching that has impacted more than 300,000 students.
Jim was the creator and author of the HP blog, “Teaching, Learning, and Technology”, HP's first and only education philanthropy blog. Jim also teaches an online course for Montana State University on the Science of Sound, a masters-level, conceptual physics course for teachers in grades 5 through 8.
Jim’s past work at HP has included engineering design, engineering management, and program management in R&D, Manufacturing, and Business Development. He holds a BS in Engineering and a MA in Education, both from Stanford University.
Specialties: Strategies for Education/Industry partnerships, using technology to transform teaching and learning, developing education technology solutions, and teacher professional development in science and technology.
Jim is passionate about the creation of new and extraordinary learning experiences and the dedicated educators that help students around the world succeed. He has been instrumental in launching over 1500 primary, secondary, and higher education projects in 41 countries. His initiative portfolio includes a series of pilot projects using mobile 1:1 computing in three schools (Silicon Valley, New Delhi, and Johannesburg). Jim also led an initiative called the HP Catalyst Academy, an online professional learning network for teachers and faculty in science, technology, engineering, math, and related high tech disciplines known as STEM(+). This was an evolution of the HP Catalyst Initiative that Jim has been leading - a 15-country collaboration network of 60+ education organizations exploring innovations in learning and teaching that has impacted more than 300,000 students.
Jim was the creator and author of the HP blog, “Teaching, Learning, and Technology”, HP's first and only education philanthropy blog. Jim also teaches an online course for Montana State University on the Science of Sound, a masters-level, conceptual physics course for teachers in grades 5 through 8.
Jim’s past work at HP has included engineering design, engineering management, and program management in R&D, Manufacturing, and Business Development. He holds a BS in Engineering and a MA in Education, both from Stanford University.
Specialties: Strategies for Education/Industry partnerships, using technology to transform teaching and learning, developing education technology solutions, and teacher professional development in science and technology.
K. Virginia Lehmkuhl-Dakhwe
University STEM Education OfficerSan Jose State University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-virginia-lehmkuhl-dakhwe-phd-36343443/
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Dedicated, energetic, and hard-working individual with diverse background in the biological sciences, science and computer science education.
Specialties: Grant proposal writing/development (National Science Foundation, National Association of Biology Teachers, After School Matters, and others); research and analysis; designing and implementing science programming; college-level teaching; project management.
Specialties: Grant proposal writing/development (National Science Foundation, National Association of Biology Teachers, After School Matters, and others); research and analysis; designing and implementing science programming; college-level teaching; project management.
Steven Schneider
Senior Program Director, STEMWestEd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-schneider-341b316/
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WestEd is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization. The organization's mission states, "WestEd, a research, development, and services agency, works with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults.
Darrell Porcello
Director of National STEM Networks
Children's Creativity Museum
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellporcello/
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I lead, design, and find funding for STEM and digital education projects. I am an established director-level professional for development teams and IT support staff. After finishing my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Stanford I decided to pursue a career in education, combining my science & technology expertise with a strong desire for public impact. Through my previous roles, including chief technology officer, project manager, researcher, educator, and writer—I have always valued multi-disciplinary perspectives, collaboration, and visionary leadership.I lead, design, and find funding for STEM and digital education projects. I am an established director-level professional for development teams and IT support staff. After finishing my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Stanford I decided to pursue a career in education, combining my science & technology expertise with a strong desire for public impact. Through my previous roles, including chief technology officer, project manager, researcher, educator, and writer—I have always valued multi-disciplinary perspectives, collaboration, and visionary leadership.
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GIRL STEM STARS MISSION
A Nonprofit Academy Advancing Black Girls and Youth of Color from underserved communities in STEM Education our “CORE FOCUS” IS “BLACK GIRLS” STEM EDUCATION
VISION
STEM-Focused Innovation
Provide the tools and space for exploration and invention
Foster a culture of inquiry among kids
Innovative classes focusing on science technology, engineering, and math
Career role model speakers, worksite visits, and STEM activities
Incorporate the arts and humanities to further support the STEM focus and highlight the role of STEM in our global society
A Nonprofit Academy Advancing Black Girls and Youth of Color from underserved communities in STEM Education our “CORE FOCUS” IS “BLACK GIRLS” STEM EDUCATION
VISION
STEM-Focused Innovation
Provide the tools and space for exploration and invention
Foster a culture of inquiry among kids
Innovative classes focusing on science technology, engineering, and math
Career role model speakers, worksite visits, and STEM activities
Incorporate the arts and humanities to further support the STEM focus and highlight the role of STEM in our global society
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Awaiting the outcome of the Smart Cities Committee presentation 11/3.
Defer the City Initiatives Roadmap: Customer Service Vision and
Standards Status Report from the October 6, 2022, Smart Cities and
Service Improvements Committee meeting to the November 3, 2022,
Smart Cities and Service Improvements Committee meeting.
(City Manager)
Defer the City Initiatives Roadmap: Customer Service Vision and
Standards Status Report from the October 6, 2022, Smart Cities and
Service Improvements Committee meeting to the November 3, 2022,
Smart Cities and Service Improvements Committee meeting.
(City Manager)
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Susan Kelemen
Integrated Marketing Manager, Smart CommunitiesVerizon Business Group
908 442 1345
susan.kelemen@verizonwireless.com
linkedin.com/in/susan-kelemen-239b93148
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Initial LinkedIn Contact Attempt 11-4-2022 Hi George, I'm working as a FUSE Executive Fellow with the Vice Mayor of San Jose, Chappie Jones, to develop an Innovation Hub in West San Jose. The envisioned Hub will focus on technology workforce development and STEM/entrepreneurial training programs for San Jose youth and young adults and be housed in the Century 21 Dome across from the NetApp facility adjacent to Santana Row. I'd love to meet with you and the Vice Mayor to explore how NetApp can play a role in this effort. Thanks. Michael
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Initial LinkedIn Contact Attempt 11-4-2022 Hi George, I'm working as a FUSE Executive Fellow with the Vice Mayor of San Jose, Chappie Jones, to develop an Innovation Hub in West San Jose. The envisioned Hub will focus on technology workforce development and STEM/entrepreneurial training programs for San Jose youth and young adults and be housed in the Century 21 Dome across from the NetApp facility adjacent to Santana Row. I'd love to meet with you and the Vice Mayor to explore how NetApp can play a role in this effort. Thanks. Michael
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Chris Congo
AVP - Public SectorAT&T
cc6753@att.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-congo-984975/
How Contact Discovered
Referred by Dolan Beckel
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Jeff Berkes
President and Chief Operating OfficerFederal Realty
(408) 551-4602
jberkes@federalrealty.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-berkes-20320941/
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Zoom call with Federal Realty Jeff Berkes and Chappie
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Zoom call with Federal Realty Jeff Berkes and Chappie
Gina Dalma
Executive Vice President, Community Action, Policy and StrategySilicon Valley Community Foundation
gddalma@siliconvalleycf.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-dalma-b4753/
Status
Email sent 11/18 Hi Gina, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Email sent 11/18 Hi Gina, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great! Michael
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Dr. Ayodele Thomas
Executive Director, Board MemberGreen Scholars
408-757-0477
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayodele-thomas-phd-56015b2/
How Contact Discovered
Referred by Chappie Jones
Status
Left voicemail to set up meeting.
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Left voicemail to set up meeting.
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Jack Mahoney
Director, Movement and Power BuildingSilicon Valley Community Foundation
https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/
jmahoney@siliconvalleycf.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-mahoney-b8a31b29/
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