Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams and the Vice President for Academic Innovation & New Ventures at George Mason University, Dr. Michelle Marks, will be the featured speakers at the annual ʺState of Innovation in Educationʺ Breakfast, where they will discuss the ways local K-12 and higher education systems are employing innovation to better prepare students for the 21st Century workforce and society.
Now entering his fifth school year as head of Virginia’s third largest school system, Dr. Eric Williams is a veteran educator who began his career as a high school history teacher in Fairfax County, Chelsea, Mass., and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
As Vice President for Academic Innovation & New Ventures, Dr. Michelle Marks is responsible for identifying, launching and sustaining educational initiatives that fulfill George Mason’s strategic plan and generate financial resources to support students, faculty and the educational mission.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Eric Williams
Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools
Dr. Michelle Marks
VP for Academic Innovation & New Ventures, George Mason UniversitySignature Series Sponsor
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Enterprise Sponsors
- Dominion Energy
- Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning
- Fortessa Tableware & Sterling Restaurant Supply
- M & T Bank
- The George Washington University Science & Technology Campus
Community Partner
- Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Business Partner
- Economic Development Authority of Loudoun County Virginia
Media Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
ADVOCATE SPONSORS $5,000
- Year long logo recognition on all marketing materials
- Reserved table of 10 at six PolicyMaker Series events of your choice
- Four tickets to Annual Legislative Reception
ENTERPRISE SPONSORS $3,000
- Year long name recognition on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in Public Policy Agenda
- Reserved table of 10 at four PolicyMaker Series events of your choice
- Two tickets to Annual Legislative Reception
SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR $1,750
- Opportunity to introduce the speaker and discuss your business
- Logo recognition on all marketing materials
- Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to each attendee
- Reserved table for 10 at each event
- Four tickets to Annual Legislative Reception
RESERVED TABLE $600
- Reserved table of 10 in a premium location
*All sponsorship commitments are final. All tickets and table sales are final within 72 hours of the event. No refunds or credits will be issued.
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*Online registration will close on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at Noon, after this date registration will take place at the door with a $10 increase for admission.
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