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

  1. Director of Outreach and External Relations

    NY Creates

    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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