Mary Welsh

About Mary Welsh

Mary Welsh Schlueter serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE). The 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit organization is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and provides new transformational learning programs allowing K-16 students to excel in the 21st century workforce. Over her career, Mary has worked to develop partnerships that a) catalyze regional and State economic growth, b) provide income opportunity to underserved stakeholders, c) heighten academic, skills-based achievement, d) bridge workforce and talent pipeline gaps, and e) design industry recognized credentials aligned to emerging, in-demand and high paying occupations. Mary began her career in directing economic growth policies in State, Federal and international governments, and later served as a marketing and technology executive for Fortune 100 companies. As an alumna of the Harvard Business School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, U.S. Fulbright Hays Fellow and FBI Citizens Academy, she has lead research initiatives measuring critical thinking skill development among students varying in age, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status. PIE programs provide: 1) Double-digit academic achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields 2) New pedagogical, experiential \"hands on\" learning methods with professional development, 3) First-ever Tool Kits aligned to transportation, engineering, AI, advanced mobility, drone technology, data analytics and advanced manufacturing sectors featuring experiential curriculum, professional development and career mentoring initiatives, 4) Innovative, sustainable new revenue sources benefiting ecosystem partners, and 5) First-ever collaborations with business, community and government leaders delivering a skilled youth workforce prequalified to excel in high paying, in-demand jobs. Specialties- Launching 21st Century Emerging Career and In-Demand Industry Curriculum and Training- Tool Kit Development in Advanced Mobility, Advanced Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Drone Technology, Electric Battery, Electric Vehicle and Business Management Sectors- Featuring Experiential, Case-Based and Hands On Curriculum with Industry Partners- Marrying New Talent Pipelines with K-12 Learning Standards in Urban K-12 Classrooms- Partnerships with State Agencies, Workforce Development, State Education Leaders, Industry Sector Partners, Government Leaders, Industry Executives and Higher Education Administrators.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer and Founder

   Pie Partnership For Innovation In Education

   Dec 2009 — Present

   Mary Welsh Schlueter serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE) and CaseLAB® Innovation Curriculum Systems. The 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit organization is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and provides experiential and “hands on” K16 programs allowing students to excel in the 21st century workforce with skills credentialing and emerging industry accreditation.Over her business, higher education and economic development career, Schlueter has worked to develop partnerships that a) catalyze economic growth, b) provide income opportunity c) heighten academic achievement, and d) bridge technology gaps in public learning institutions. Schlueter began her career in directing economic growth policies in State, Federal and international governments, and later served as a marketing and technology executive for Fortune 100 companies. As an alumna of the Harvard Business School, Fulbright Hays Fellow (US Dept of State), and FBI Citizens Academy (Quantico Academy), she has lead research and program initiatives for the practice of critical thinking and case-based skill development among students varying in age, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status. PIE programs have shown great promise in providing: 1) Double-digit academic achievement student growth in emerging industry and workforce readiness fields, 2) New pedagogical methods and deeper learning training for K-16 educators, 3) First-ever technology and data analytics initiatives for K-16 students, and 4) Innovative, sustainable new revenue sources for higher education institutions.

Education

• Victoria University of Wellington

  Fulbright Fellowship, MA Program-State Department, Business & Economic Development, Political Science, Public Administration

  1986 — 1988

• Heidelberg University

  Doctor of Humane Letters, Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2018

• Harvard Business School

  MBA Program, General Management

  1990 — 1992

• Allegheny College

  BA, American Studies

  1982 — 1986

• Quantico Academy - FBI Citizens Academy

  Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis

  2011 — 2012

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Business Planning
• Strategic Communications
• Blogging
• Customer Service
• Research
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• New Business Development
• Fundraising
• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Management Consulting
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Team Building
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Start-Ups
• Negotiation
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Strategy