KAI TWO FEATHERS ORTON
Aurora,CO
Summary
Innovative biotechnology professional, mathematician, and modern artist with a strong command of multiple digital and physical media forms. Decades of diverse creative experience, specializing in digital illustration and traditional fine art techniques. Renowned for skillfully incorporating mathematical reasoning into design concepts, evident in captivating paintings, mixed media works, and fiber compositions. Proudly presenting a diverse and dynamic portfolio showcasing a wide range of collections. Committed to sharing knowledge and nurturing an appreciation for the integration of mathematics and algorithmic design in the arts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Data Science and Data Governance
AnitaB.org
05.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
NextGen Tech Policy Leader Fellow
Google
12.2018 - Current
- Part-time fellowship: Working with a national team of fellows, tech, and policy experts, to explore creative solutions at the intersection of tech policy and racial justice
Consultant
10.2014 - Current
- Technical expertise and industry advising on topics of Big Data, Systems Architecture, Data Efficiency, Deep Learning, and Database Engineering for biomedical and behavioral economics applications and industry products
- Primary research designer and consultant for project evaluation including analytical and impact assessment design for STEM/STEAM education technologies, program development and outreach
Inaugural Fellow in Residence
AnitaB.org
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Primary lead to generate, evaluate, and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative data to articulate data-informed storytelling to various stakeholder audiences
- Lead for operational efforts to elevate regulatory and compliance action items (including financial and audit reconciliation and end of year) as well as implementation of new data analytics that guide and inform strategic, data-driven decisions
- Skills: Collaboration, Advanced Analytics, Data Operations, Enterprise Resource Planning, Primary Research, Science Communication
Sr. Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dartmouth College
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Developed multi-dimensional engagement strategies with foundations and industry enterprises
- As part of Dartmouth's most ambitious campaign, The Call to Lead, I initiated and advanced collaborations that result in increased benefits for the College and industry
- Lead liaison for science leadership, faculty and research offices building strategic partnerships with industry for Dartmouth research, programs, innovations and community
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dartmouth College
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed a portfolio of 30+ high-level corporations and foundations to strategically engage with Dartmouth educators, scientists, and physicians, leading to philanthropic investment
- Specialized in biomedical sciences, physical sciences, computer science and tech, working with faculty to identify and pursue funding opportunities from non-governmental entities at the major gift level
- Additionally, liaised potential partnerships for innovative research to extend the impact of research to STEM education and outreach
Research Assistant Professor, School of Education and Social Policy
Northwestern University
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted research and tool development in data sciences, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence with translatability to K-12 STEM courses, informal STEM and computing education, project-based learning, instructional design and learning assessment, and culturally informed curriculum design
- Led development of curriculum and profession development projects to bring modern biotechnology practices to high school STEM teachers, students and liaison partnerships between corporate partners and Chicago Public high schools
- Collaborated with faculty and advocates to advance broader impacts of NU research initiatives with K-12 education partnerships and science education groups
Postdoctoral Fellow
Northwestern University
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed multiple independent and collaborative research projects simultaneously focused on computationally focused and bench methods to examine reproductive gene regulation, tissue engineering, and reproductive pathogenesis which involved co-authoring 2 grant proposals
- Other responsibilities and roles included creating curricular materials for education outreach initiatives for (K-12 students) and professional development opportunities with Chicago high school teachers, mentoring grad students and visiting high school students in summer enrichment programs
Education
Executive Education Certificate - Business for Scientists and Engineers
Kellogg School of Management
01.2013
Ph.D. - Computational Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Northwestern University
01.2010
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Massachusetts-Boston
01.2000
Skills
- Primary Research
- Life and Physical Sciences
- Algorithmic Thinking & Design
- Advanced Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks
- Human Computer Interaction
- Inter- & Cross- Disciplinary Collaboration
- Science Communication
- Data Visualization
- Illustration
- Mathematical Modeling
Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Nov 2024
The Elements, 40 West Arts Gallery , Lakewood, CO
Sept 2024 - April 2025
Snow Much Fun, Framed Image Gallery , Denver, CO
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Delicate 2024, Gallerium & The Book of Arts
Upcoming Exhibitions
Dec 2024
Interpretations, Remain Real Fine Art , Denver, CO
Nov 2024 - Jan2025
Exposed 2024, Exhibizone Exhibitions
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
Artstonish Magazine 52nd Issue, Artstonish Magazine
Past Exhibitions
Oct 2024
Group Exhibition, Joy's Consigned Furnishings, Denver, CO
May 2009- June 2009
Solo Exhibition, Columbia Cafe, Shreveport, LA
Publications & Patents
- Investigating Compounding Impacts of Racism & COVID-19 on Learning & Employment in Computing & Technology (CIRCLE-CT), Kai Orton, Quinn, B., Payton, J., DuBow, W., Aguilar, Y., & Brown, H., 12/01/22
- All Roads Lead to Computing: Making, Participatory Simulations, and Social Computing as Pathways to Computer Science, Kai Orton, Corey Brady, David Weintrop, Gabriella Anton, Sebastian Rodriguez, Uri Wilensky, 12/01/16
- Defining computational thinking for high school math and science classrooms, David Weintrop, Elham Beheshti, Michael Horn, Kai Orton, Kemi Jona, Laura Trouille & Uri Wilensky, 02/01/16
- A Chaperome Sub-Network Safeguards Proteostasis in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease, Marc Brehme, Cindy Voisine, Thomas Rolland, Shinichiro Wachi, James H Soper, Yitan Zhu, Kai Orton, Adriana Villella, Dan Garza, Marc Vidal, Hui Ge, Richard I Morimoto, 12/15/14
- Interactive Assessment Tools for Computational Thinking in High School STEM Classrooms, David Weintrop, Elham Beheshti, Michael S. Horn, Kai Orton, Laura Trouille, Kemi Jona & Uri Wilensky, 01/01/14
- Protein Misfolding, Chaperone Networks, and the Heat Shock Response in the Nervous System, Cindy Voisine, Kai Orton, Richard I. Morimoto, 01/01/07
- Chaperome Code Influencing Proteostasis Networks, Richard I. Morimoto, Kai Orton, and Cindy Voisine, 01/01/08
Timeline
Head of Data Science and Data Governance
AnitaB.org
05.2023 - Current
Inaugural Fellow in Residence
AnitaB.org
08.2021 - 05.2023
NextGen Tech Policy Leader Fellow
Google
12.2018 - Current
Sr. Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dartmouth College
11.2017 - 07.2021
Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dartmouth College
06.2017 - 11.2018
Consultant
10.2014 - Current
Research Assistant Professor, School of Education and Social Policy
Northwestern University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Postdoctoral Fellow
Northwestern University
01.2011 - 01.2013
Ph.D. - Computational Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Northwestern University
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Executive Education Certificate - Business for Scientists and Engineers
Kellogg School of Management
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