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Margaret Collins

Investor

Investor at Center for Creative Economy

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

About

Margaret Collins founded the Center for Creative Economy, where she developed and directed programs including Velocity, Kinetic, and Pathways to support creative entrepreneurs through mentorship and structured curriculum. Previously, she led the Creative Economy initiative at the Piedmont Triad Partnership, focusing on workforce development in design, digital media, and creative entrepreneurship. Collins is a co-founder of the Creative Economy Coalition and co-author of America's Creative Economy.

Experience

  1. Center for Creative EconomyFoundercurrent2026 — presentGreensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
  2. Center for Creative EconomyFounding Executive Director2011 — 2026
  3. Creative North CarolinaFounder and Chief Connectorcurrent2026 — presentWinston-Salem, NC
  4. Creative North CarolinaFounder and Chief Connectorcurrent2026 — presentWinston-Salem, NC
  5. Piedmont Triad PartnershipDirector, Creative Economy2007 — 2011
  6. ICM ArtistsArtist Manager and Senior Booking Representative1995 — 2004New York, NY

Education

  1. Wake Forest UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Performance1974 — 1978
  2. American UniversityM.A., Arts Administration1978 — 1981
  3. Wake Forest UniversityBachelor of Arts, Music
  4. The American University

Skills & more

Non-profits27Public Relations17Fundraising37Event Planning35Social Media9Creative Industries9Nonprofits39Community Development27Grant Writing14Higher Education2Community Outreach13Research2
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