Innovation Zone Contact Listing
The Advisory Board provides insights and connections to resources to most effectively fulfill the vision of the San Jose Community Innovation Hub.
Contact Info
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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
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.
Status
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
Next Steps
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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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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Leon Beauchman
AT&T
leonbeauchman@att.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-beauchman-89ab232a/
Referred by Chappie Jones
Status
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
Next Steps
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.
Ahmad Thomas
Chief Executive OfficerSilicon Valley Leadership Group
https://www.svlg.org/
ahmad.thomas@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-thomas-5a2748/
Status
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
Next Steps
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
Next Steps
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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.
John Hatem
Product Strategy Manager, Network PartnershipsVerizon
4152188936
john.hatem@verizon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hatem-867235/
Referred by Dan Feldman
Status
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
Next Steps
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
Status
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
Next Steps
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.
Stephen M. Samuel
President - Design VisionariesUnited States Technical Education Center
https://ustec.org
408-781-3955
Steves@DesignViz.com
Status
Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.
Next Steps
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.
Next Steps
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