“Ramona led a major program to create positive change through upskilling people and improving society by helping people target the rights skills that are in high-demand and that are aligned to the individual's competencies. She articulated the vision and then was the leader in defining the scope and measuring the benefits with proven SMART outcomes. Her leadership style is engaging, involved, open and encouraging of those around her, which engenders trust. Her motivations are based on a fundamental belief system and life experience that is focused on making a positive difference. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the future. ”
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🚀 Excited to share insights from our recent event on "The Augmented Workforce Revolution" held at our HQ in Sunnyvale, California for our Deeptech…
🚀 Excited to share insights from our recent event on "The Augmented Workforce Revolution" held at our HQ in Sunnyvale, California for our Deeptech…
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Culture is the secret sauce at any company—and you all know I think what we’re cooking up at Toast is top-notch. So I am thrilled to share that…
Culture is the secret sauce at any company—and you all know I think what we’re cooking up at Toast is top-notch. So I am thrilled to share that…
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If there's one thing I'm good at, it's bouncing off of rejection. I wrote about it here as I think people underestimate this…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Advisor
Silicon Valley Red Cross
- Present 9 years 4 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Supporting the efforts of the Red Cross (Silicon Valley) especially in areas of technology.
Patents
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Adaptive Student Assessment
Filed US 20100255455
Mechanism for storing content and alignment with logic for automated regression testing, determining skill gaps per-learner.
Other inventorsSee patent
Honors & Awards
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2015 World Technology Summit Award Winner for Education
World Technology Network http://www.wtn.net/staging/summit-2015
The World Technology Network is a curated membership community comprised of the world's most innovative individuals and organizations in science, technology, and related fields. The WTN and its members – those creating the 21st century – are focused on exploring what is imminent, possible, and important in and around emerging technologies. - See more at: http://www.wtn.net/#sthash.pjAfvZb3.dpuf
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White House Demo Day
President Obama
The President and Ramona discuss Declara:
http://tinyurl.com/DeclaraWH
President Obama praises Ramona and Declara:
http://tinyurl.com/RamonaWH -
Female Lead
Random House Publisher
The book is called the Female Lead and profiles 50 inspirational women from across the world, and celebrates their endeavour, ability and diversity.
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Named one of the 6 Innovative Women to Watch in 2015
http://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/240845
In fields as varied as robotics, finance, biomedical engineering and education, these innovators have taken a decidedly humanistic approach to effecting positive change. It’s a benevolent form of leadership that is driving real results while setting the stage for the next generation of socially conscious entrepreneurs. Keep an eye out for these women and their pioneering work—we have no doubt you’ll be seeing more of them.
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Declara Named one of the 2014 Silicon Valley's Hottest Companies
Lead 411
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Ramona Pierson Named one of the Top 100 Coolest People In Technology 2014
Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-silicon-valley-100-2014-2014-1#89-ramona-pierson-12
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2014 Stevie Award: Female Entrepreneur of the Year - Business Products
Stevie Awards: http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/women/awards/414_2252_24991.cfm
https://www.declara.com/news/
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