Andrea Stevenson Conner

About Andrea Stevenson Conner

I am committed to driving positive change through ecosystem building, leadership excellence, cultural understanding, gender equity, and team development. I champion the impact that strong ecosystems bring to communities, knowing they are the foundation for innovation, opportunity, and sustainable growth.As a dynamic and visionary leader, I specialize in creating impactful teams and fostering cross-cultural connections to drive meaningful change. I bridge cultural divides and empower diverse teams to achieve their highest potential. With a proven track record in leadership roles across the United States, Malaysia, China, and Germany, I cultivate environments where innovation thrives and lasting impact is made.In my role as Principal of Stevenson Conner Global Strategies, I focus on strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems, supporting early-stage startups, and advancing women’s economic empowerment through the Gender Multiplier Effect™. This ripple effect demonstrates that when women and girls are empowered, families, communities, and economies grow stronger at every level.I thrive in leadership spaces where global citizenship, gender equality, corporate social responsibility, and inclusion are integral to the mission. With experience spanning for-profit, nonprofit, and global education organizations, I understand both the challenges and opportunities that come with building equitable systems and advancing economic empowerment.Equipped with an M.S. in Global Leadership and a B.A. in Economics, I bring both academic insight and real-world experience to every endeavor. My work is guided by a deep belief that all lives are equally valued and that empowered individuals create stronger communities and accelerated global progress: Win-win partnership builderOrganizational leadership Leadership development International development and cooperation Strategic planning Cross-cultural training Board leadership Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certified Corporate social responsibility International education leadership and advocacy P&L

Experience

1. Director of Partnerships

   Seed2table

   Apr 2025 — Present

   As the Director of Partnerships at Seed2Table, I lead the development of strategic partnerships to support high-impact startups in exclusive events. By growing relationships with investors, influencers, government, and communities, we host networking events with exceptional startups and investors in exclusive venues.

Education

• Gannon University

  Graduate-level coursework in Business Administration

  1988 — 1989

• Duquesne University

  Masters, Global Leadership

  2014

• Cornell University

  DEI certification

  2021 — 2021

• PennWest Edinboro

  BA, Economics and Business

  1987

• Center for Creative Leadership

  Women's Leadership Experience

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Customer Service
• Training
• Marketing
• Policy
• Change Management
• Public Relations
• Organizational Development
• Community Outreach
• Strategic Planning
• Public Policy
• Leadership Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Social Networking
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media