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Michael is a Design Leader, Tech Strategist, Founder, and Educator with over 10 years of experience working in tech. He's the Founder and CEO of Rita Group, an ed-tech company supporting tech career seekers through various initiatives including Rita Lab, Rita ABC, and Rita XYZ. Throughout his career, Michael has built and led various design and tech teams with his latest role being Director of Product Design at Heady, a consultancy building digital products. He's worked with many teams, small and large, including the City of New York, NPR, Meta, and more. He's also a tech, AI, and design educator at CUNY with over 5 years of teaching experience.
A visionary and strategic Art Director, Kristin has extensive experience leading innovative brand and design projects across various digital platforms and media. They seek to leverage their skills and expertise to contribute to a purpose-driven team, crafting impactful stories and experiences that forge deep connections between consumers and brands, driving positive change. With a background in photography, [Name] brings a unique perspective to their work, focusing on texture, color, shape, light, and movement to develop immersive and emotive visuals. They have a proven ability to build systems, cultivate collaborative environments, manage cross-functional partnerships, and produce high-quality deliverables that align with business objectives.