Derek Martin
Semiconductor & Technology Executive | Higher Education & Philanthropic Leader | Inspiring Servant Leader | Mentor | Architect of External Relations, Partnerships & Outreach
- Role
- Director of Outreach and External Relations at NY Creates
- Location
- Albany, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Martin
With a focus on executive servant leadership, community engagement, philanthropic and…
Experience
Director of Outreach and External Relations
Jul 2025 — Present · NY, US
Leading statewide initiatives that position New York as a national epicenter for semiconductor innovation and economic growth. I oversee strategic workforce development programs that drive inclusive talent pipelines, enhance academic-industry collaboration, and scale high-impact training aligned with cutting-edge technologies. My role advances NY CREATES’ mission to foster innovation and sustainable economic development through workforce readiness, institutional partnerships, and public-private collaboration.Key focus areas:• Workforce transformation and upskilling• Economic advancement through tech-based job creation• Strategic academic partnerships across SUNY, CUNY, and national institutions• Diversity and access in STEM education• Innovation-led talent development for advanced manufacturing
Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The Wharton School
Executive Graduate Education , Finance and Financial Management Services
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Philanthropic Studies
SUNY Brockport
BS, Physical Education and Health Science
Skills
- Public Relations
- Retirement Planning
- Organizational Development
- Budgets
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Program Management
- Recruiting
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Non-Profits
- Budgeting
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Board Development
- Sales
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising
- Planned Giving
- Youth Development
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofits
- Event Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Advisory
- Investments
- Non-Profit Administration
- Coaching
- Iras
- Annual Giving
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