Where did Feowyn MacKinnon go to school?

Feowyn MacKinnon studied at Fordham University (Masters of Science, English Education); Cleveland State University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Creative Writing); Cleveland School of the Arts (Diploma, Creative Writing).

Feowyn MacKinnon

Investor

Senior Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at Jumpstart Ventures

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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About

Feowyn MacKinnon is Senior Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at JumpStart Inc., where she leads cross-functional projects related to entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic growth, including the organization's AI strategy and technology tools for small businesses. She previously directed curriculum and education strategy for JumpStart's Learning Centers and served as Principal of MC2STEM High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She holds degrees from Cleveland State University and Fordham University, teaches at Cleveland State University, and advises edtech founders.

Experience

JumpStart Inc.Senior Director, Strategic Business Initiativescurrent2025 — presentCleveland, Ohio, United States
JumpStart Inc.Director, Learning Center Curriculum and Education2021 — 2025Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictHead of School - MC2 STEM High School2015 — 2021Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictAssistant Principal- MC2 STEM High School2014 — 2015cleveland/akron, ohio area
Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEMEducational Consultant2011 — 2015Greater Cleveland
Great Lakes Science CenterEducational Consultant- Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE)2012 — 2013Greater Cleveland
Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictCampus Coordinator- MC2 STEM High School2010 — 2013Greater Cleveland
Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictEnglish Language Arts Teacher- STEM Focused2009 — 2011Greater Cleveland
NYC Department of EducationEnglish Language Arts Teacher- STEM Focused2007 — 2009Bronx, NY
AmeriMark DirectCatalog Copywriter2006 — 2007Greater Cleveland
Progressive InsuranceCustomer Service Representative2001 — 2006Greater Cleveland

Skills & more

Community Engagement1Process Improvement Projects1Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Youth Development1Workforce Development1Thought Leadership1Strategic Partnerships1Federal Grants Management1Program Development2Education Management1Strategic Leadership1Curriculum Design47

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Staff DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentDifferentiated InstructionResearchCreative WritingNewslettersLesson PlanningEditingStrategic PlanningOrganization SkillsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence — LinkedIn
edX Verified Certificate for Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management — edX
• Ohio 5 Year Professional License - Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) English
• Ohio 5 Year Professional License – Principal (Grades 4-9 & Grades 5- 12)

From Feowyn's professional profile.

Colleagues at Jumpstart Ventures

Abel Castillo

Venture Program Manager at JumpStart Ventures

Alexis Watkins

Marketing Administration Coordinator at JumpStart Ventures

Alison King

Director, Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program at JumpStart Ventures

Antoinette Berry-Snowden

Program Support Specialist, Cleveland Learning Centers at JumpStart Ventures

Athene Blakeman

General Counsel at Oxford Science Enterprises

Bethany George

Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures

Byron Floyd

Staff Accountant at JumpStart Ventures

Camille Heard

Director, High Growth Services at JumpStart Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Feowyn MacKinnon?: Feowyn MacKinnon is Senior Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at JumpStart Inc., where she leads cross-functional projects related to entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic growth, including the organization's AI strategy and technology tools for small businesses. She previously directed curriculum and education strategy for JumpStart's Learning Centers and served as Principal of MC2STEM High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She holds degrees from Cleveland State University and Fordham University, teaches at Cleveland State University, and advises edtech founders.
Where does Feowyn MacKinnon work?: Feowyn MacKinnon is Senior Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at Jumpstart Ventures.
Where did Feowyn MacKinnon go to school?: Feowyn MacKinnon studied at Fordham University (Masters of Science, English Education); Cleveland State University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Creative Writing); Cleveland School of the Arts (Diploma, Creative Writing).

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Also worked at JumpStart Inc.37

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Also worked at Progressive Insurance7

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