Paige Leonard
Passionate about solving complex, human-centered problems
- Role
- Program Manager, Innovation at FedTech
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paige Leonard
I am a results-driven innovator committed to delivering purposeful solutions for organizations. I excel in navigating complex challenges and demonstrate a high degree of empathy for stakeholders while maintaining adaptability in dynamic environments.
Experience
Program Manager, Innovation
Jun 2025 — Present
Plan, allocate resources, and manage program budgets, project plans, and client relationships across diverse stakeholders—including government, industry, academia, and investors—ensuring successful execution at all stages.Lead daily operations of stakeholder relations and innovation activities, including technical due diligence, cross-program coordination, partnership building, mentoring, guest speaker engagement, and immersion experiences.Develop and launch new venture programs tailored to early-stage ventures within FedTech’s portfolio, identifying market opportunities in defense and civilian sectors that leverage federally funded R&D.Advise deep tech startups on business model development to drive successful commercialization and growth.Organize and host community engagement events that connect innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to foster collaboration.Manage and develop team members by fostering a collaborative environment, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and supporting professional growth.Support multi-tiered entrepreneurship education and coaching programs, assisting with product development due diligence, company formation, and funding strategies for inventors and entrepreneurs.Lead contract renewal efforts and identify strategies to drive account growth opportunities to ensure long-term client retention and revenue expansion.Identify and engage new support organizations and individuals to strengthen incubation services.
Education
Marshall University
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2020 — 2022
Marshall University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
2016 — 2020
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