Dana Reinert

About Dana Reinert

I lead teams and technology partnerships with Fortune 50 companies to guide impactful innovation, through robust strategies - rooted deeply in customer research, AI innovation, sustainability and human-centered technology. Premiere partnerships: Microsoft, HP, FedEx, Expedia, Wingstop, Costco, the UN, IRC, MercyCorps, Starbucks and more. I believe that delightful user experiences, products, programs and sustainable actions aren\'t mutually exclusive, and build for real results, with win-win approach to resourcing, innovation and measurable actions - we\'ve saved projects in the millions YoY, launched smarter SaaS platforms, reduced waste by 47%, and uncovered innovation that promotes sustainability, donor intelligence, smarter logistics, data, behavior change and customer delight. A few recent projects and awards:•2019-26: Leads our tech + nonprofit partnerships focused on AI strategy, innovation, design of programs and NN product launches•2023-25: Volunteer & advisor -#PNWClimateWeek conference series, leads panels + workshops with sustainability consulting group•2022: Designed and launched global multi-year ESG program infused in long term strategy, daily practice innovation, client offerings, and improved employee engagement and iterative approach for strong across EMEA, Americas and APAC.• 2021: Picked up a Sustainable Business Strategy certificate from HBS• 2018: Starbucks & ; Nestle - Led multi-team project for sustainable redesign and LCA work, during international coffee partnership merger for SBUX & Nestle ($7.5B deal size). Results: reduced cost and materials for packaged CPG product, a key sticking point to complete the merger, saving $10M+ in supply chain, production, cross functional partnership, shipping and design.• 2020: Awarded Best Corporate Synergy Deal ($MM) for our Forbes 50 Corporate Client for strategy and partnership program for innovation, HCD and product and program prioritization• 2019: Microsoft Tech for Social Impact and the International Rescue Committee: Nominated for & presented work on behalf of teams at a global humanitarian conference (NetHope) about our open-source platform build and logistical framework app and platform design.• 2018: IDEO & Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Won $10k CPG Innovation & Circular Economy Grant - Chosen for the global thought leadership accelerator focused on circular sustainability innovation, to collaborate with Tesco, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry\'s.

Experience

1. Strategy Lead, Social Impact & Sustainability, Innovation & Ai Partnerships

   Microsoft

   Mar 2019 — Present

   Strategic partnership lead and innovation workshop facilitator for Infogain\'s Microsoft Elevate (Formerly Tech for Social Impact) partnerships - focused on designing, defining and delivering groundbreaking programs and platforms for Microsoft\'s nonprofit, sustainability and technology partners.(Past work includes: MercyCorps, International Rescue Committee, Farmland LP, Opportunity International, Black Lives Matter, HIAS, Moore Group and more)

Education

• General Assembly

  Product Management

  2017 — 2018

• Harvard University

  Harvard Business School, Sustainability Studies

  2020 — 2021

• American University

  BA, Design and Visual Communications, General

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Logo Design
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Typography
• Illustration
• Editing
• Branding & Identity
• Digital Photography
• Motion Graphics
• Flyers
• Social Media
• Motion Design
• Art Direction
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Design
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Materials
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Insight