Kerry Slattery
About Kerry Slattery
Kerry Slattery serves as the Program Manager for the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The George Washington University, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in international program development and has established partnerships with universities across 13 countries, while advocating for diversity and inclusion in the global development sector.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Kerry Slattery has been serving as the Program Manager in the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing various initiatives that foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community. Her position involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Education and Academic Background
Kerry Slattery holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Global Competition Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Integrative Biology at the University of Florida from 2004 to 2008, and participated in a Continuing Education program focused on Business & Society Impact in 2020.
Professional Experience at National University of Management
Prior to her current role, Kerry Slattery worked as the International Program Director at the National University of Management in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 2013 to 2019. During her tenure, she played a significant role in establishing partnerships with universities across 13 countries, including South Korea, Japan, and Portugal. She led efforts to internationalize students and staff, achieving notable results in enrollment and recruitment for the English-based program.
Advocacy and Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
In 2020, Kerry Slattery focused on advocating for diversity and inclusion within the global development sector. Her efforts emphasized the importance of LGBTQ representation, women's representation, and racial diversity. This advocacy reflects her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in her professional endeavors.
Previous Roles and Management Experience
Kerry Slattery briefly served as the General Manager at The WILD Network in Washington, D.C., from 2020 to 2021. Her experience includes managing cross-industry and cross-border operations in Southeast Asia, where she connected individuals, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. This role required her to navigate a fast-paced environment while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.