Katlyn is currently the CEO and Founder of GenHERation, which is a network where students and companies connect that has empowered more than 700,000 people and hosted 1,500 events around the world. She graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a BS in economics with concentrations in finance and strategic globalization. Described as “a force of nature” by former Penn President Dr. Amy Gutmann, Katlyn has formed partnerships with more than 300 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, retailers, government agencies and sports franchises. A member of five national boards, Katlyn is the Chair of The Penn Fund Executive Board, an organization that raises more than $50 million a year to support undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves as a trustee of the Emma Willard School where she chairs the finance committee and is a member of the governance committee. Katlyn speaks globally about entrepreneurship, technology and the power of innovation. She has been a featured speaker at more than 400 events and has moderated more than 1,000 panels. Katlyn was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List as one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world.
Fueling PK to 12 Curious Minds: Create an Experiential Learning Blueprint Integrating AI, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, VR and More!
Join us at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale for the 11th Annual Innovation Institute on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, 2025!
The cost to attend the Innovation Institute is $525 per ticket. The collection of educators, innovators and experts will provide attendees with meaningful classroom programming they can use when they return to their schools.
Led by Keynote Speakers Adam Mangana and Patrick Schuermann, of Optima Independent and Ade Ajayi and Jonnie Green from Reality Labs at Meta, the Institute will offer a variety of teacher-as-student, hands-on workshops geared toward educators at all levels. Attendees will explore, tinker, meet colleagues from schools from across the country, and leave with techniques and ideas to implement in their own classrooms. Adam and Patrick will lead the opening keynote with a presentation titled "Engagement Elevated: How Immersive Technology Transforms Student Learning." The presentation will dive into how schools can implement these cutting-edge technologies to transform their classrooms and elevate student learning outcomes. By embracing immersive technology, educators can unlock new levels of engagement that promote student success, preparing learners for the complex, technology-driven world of tomorrow.
