Sunnie Dawn Baker
AI IN EDUCATION: A CONVERSATION WITH VINAYAK MITTY
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER One of the areas in technology with the most potential for entrepreneurial growth is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI…
MEET THE STAFF
DANIEL CASTANEDA Daniel Castaneda came to Grow Ada, formerly known as the Ada Jobs Foundation, four years ago. He holds a master’s…
BUILDING ADA’S FUTURE: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER As the local economic development organization, Grow Ada, formerly known as the Ada Jobs Foundation, is well positioned…
Bridging the Digital Divide: Grow Ada’s Role in Advancing Rural Tech Skills
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Rural communities face many challenges, especially when it comes to digital skilling and technological workforce development. One way…
Closing the STEM Gap: ECU’s Innovative Program for Teachers and Students
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) is increasingly important in today’s world. Technology touches nearly every aspect of…
Adapt and Overcome: Allison Poe’s Recipe for Resilience and Growth
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Allison Poe has always followed her feet. She waits for the signs to appear and, once she recognizes…
Jeff Warren: A Life in Sound, Vision, and Storytelling
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker When Jeff Warren got involved in the Houston music scene as a teenager, he had no clue where…
From Pitch to Progress: ECU’s Glass Recycling Program Turns Waste into Opportunity
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker In 2018, Dr. Christine Pappas competed in Ada Jobs Foundation’s Big Pitch Competition by promoting grinding glass bottles…
The Importance of Customer Discovery: Know Your Audience and Know Your Market
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Entrepreneurs and small business owners must consider many factors to achieve success, with their target market being one…
Dreams Taking Flight: Education, Workforce, and Aviation Opportunities in Ada Schools
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker In 2017, Ada schools took advantage of a new and unique opportunity. Committed to enhancing student education and…