Audrey Voorhees
About Audrey Voorhees
Audrey Voorhees is a Principal Design Strategist at FINRA, where she focuses on innovative solutions to business and technology challenges. With a diverse background in education, community development, and strategic consulting, she has held various roles in organizations such as the Peace Corps and the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust.
Current Role at FINRA
Audrey Voorhees serves as a Principal Design Strategist at FINRA, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on exploring business and technology challenges and opportunities. She facilitates the discovery and implementation of innovative solutions through design thinking, emphasizing a human-centered approach to problem-solving. Her work aims to enhance the effectiveness of FINRA's initiatives within the financial regulatory landscape.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing and Strategy
Audrey Voorhees has a diverse background in digital marketing and strategic consulting. She worked as a Digital Marketing Consultant for the Global Exploration For Educators Organization (GEEO) from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as an Impact Strategy Consultant at the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust in 2019. Her experience includes roles as a Research + Strategy Analyst at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation and as a Corporate Strategy + Partnerships Consultant at Ashoka, both in 2019.
Teaching and Community Development Experience
Audrey Voorhees has experience in education and community development. She taught Grade Five at The American School of Bangkok from 2009 to 2013. Following her teaching career, she served as a Community Development Coordinator for the Peace Corps in Macedonia from 2014 to 2016. These roles contributed to her understanding of diverse educational and community needs.
Educational Background
Audrey Voorhees holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Luther College, majoring in Elementary Education with minors in Social Work and French, from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her multifaceted approach to design strategy and impact.
Professional Development and Skills
Audrey Voorhees is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions that bridge public, private, and social sectors. She thrives on finding innovative solutions to complex challenges through a human-centered lens. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to applying design thinking principles across various sectors, enhancing her ability to address diverse challenges effectively.