December 22, 2020

  With more than 15 years of experience creating and implementing strategic PR programs for entrepreneurs and education organizations, Sarah Williamson, and her team at SWPR Group, support ELI’s thought leadership efforts with an emphasis on blog content strategy and development. Her Build Momentum podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the education sector looking to elevate their brand. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from Northern Arizona University and is…

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June 24, 2019

For more than a decade, Dave Cross has served as a seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Strong Vincent Middle School in Erie, Pa. During the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 school years, Dave tested a 10-week version of ELI’s Ice House Entrepreneurship Program for his seventh-grade students.  As a result of the pilot’s success, Dave is working with ELI on a middle school edition of the program. Dave resides in Millcreek, Pa., with his wife…

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September 16, 2014

     Author and entrepreneur Gary Schoeniger has emerged as an internationally recognized thought leader in the field of entrepreneurial mindset education and training. Gary is the co-author of Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur, an international bestseller described as “required reading for humanity.” Drawing from decades of research, Gary led the design and development of the original Ice House Entrepreneurship Program through a partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman…

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August 1, 2016

     President Rob Herndon is responsible for client engagement, new product development, thought leadership and training. With degrees in Astronautical Engineering and Systems Management, Rob spent over eight years in education at the university, community college, and high school levels as well as twenty-one years as a United States Air Force officer.  In his varied roles as an engineer, pilot, commander, faculty member and associate dean, Rob positively impacted hundreds of colleagues and students that…

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October 1, 2014

    Director of Training & Operations Joanie Weber is responsible for coordinating ELI keynote, workshop, and training services as well as the oversight of ELI operations, human resources, and finances. Prior to joining ELI in 2014, Joanie earned her B.A. in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Kent State University and served as a research intern for the Burton D. Morgan Foundation in Hudson, Ohio. She worked to gain a deeper understanding of business plan competitions, identify…

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June 12, 2017

   Director of Client Engagement Nic Houle provides support for client engagement, program implementation, and order fulfillment. Prior to joining ELI, Nic performed national service through AmeriCorps for two years, where he assisted with a healthy futures program in the city of Lansing, Michigan. In this role, Nic served a diverse community of residents, promoting healthy living through gardening and farming. Through this experience, Nic participated in community leadership trainings, service project event planning, and…

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December 10, 2021

   Technology Administrator Alex is responsible for managing the day-to-day technical and operational support of ELI’s Learning Management Systems, website, and decision-support systems. Prior to joining ELI, Alex earned her B.S. in Information Technology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she was involved with numerous organizations, such as Epsilon Pi Tau and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor’s Society and Women in Science and Technology. She also participated in activities such as hackathons, innovation/project…

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January 19, 2022

  Recruited into the profession at 17, Taraneh Fultz, APR, is an award-winning mentor, thought leader, and change agent. She’s chaired industry boards, facilitated strategic planning for four different organizations in the last eight years, and has a track record of outcomes-based results (e.g., 42.9% business valuation increase, 578% YOY increase in participation and 122% YOY increase in quote requests). Taraneh’s been a one-woman marketing department with a budget of less than $100k to a…

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July 1, 2015

   Tony Wagner currently serves as an Expert In Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Tony’s previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility. Tony is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and a widely published author. His work includes numerous articles…

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