Merge branch 'main' into create_blog_page

_config.yml

@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ primary_navigation:
     url: /
   - name: About Us
     url: /about/
-  - name: Meet the Fellows
-    url: /fellows/
+  # - name: Meet the Fellows
+  #   url: /fellows/
   - name: Projects
     url: /projects/
   - name: For Agencies
@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ searchgov:
 ##########################################################################################
 
 collections:
-  fellows:
-    output: true
-    permalink: /:collection/:name/
+  # fellows:
+  #   output: true
+  #   permalink: /:collection/:name/
   projects:
     output: true
     permalink: /:collection/:name/
@@ -90,10 +90,10 @@ collections:
     permalink: /:collection/:name/
 
 defaults:
-  - scope:
-      type: "fellows"
-    values:
-      layout: "fellow"
+  # - scope:
+  #     type: "fellows"
+  #   values:
+  #     layout: "fellow"
   - scope:
       type: "projects"
     values:
@@ -189,6 +189,7 @@ exclude:
   - .jekyll-cache
   - docker-compose.yml
   - Dockerfile
+  - fellows/*
 
 # assets:
 #   sources:

_fellows/aamir-virani.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: aamir-virani
 title: Aamir Virani
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2021/aamir-virani-headshot.jpg
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ Aamir Virani is a born-and-raised proud Houstonian who now lives in Oakland, Cal
 
 Aamir has worked at small private startups that blew up (in a bad way) and blew up (in a good way).  He was Co-Founder and SVP-Product at Dropcam, which established the home monitoring camera and cloud video analysis market.  In 2015, Dropcam was acquired by Google Nest and rebranded as Nest Cam and the Nest Aware service.  He has also worked at big public companies and invested in technology startup companies as an angel and venture investor.
 
-Aamir is especially thankful to be a husband to Mariam and father to two young boys, Aydin and Mikail.  I am trying to convince them to be Houston Rockets fans.
+Aamir is especially thankful to be a husband to Mariam and father to two young boys, Aydin and Mikail.  I am trying to convince them to be Houston Rockets fans. -->

_fellows/aaron-creel.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: aaron-creel
 title: Aaron Creel
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2021/aaron-creel-headshot.jpg
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ Aaron Creel is a Security Executive with specialized expertise in government and
 
 With extensive experience across all aspects of security and compliance, Aaron has made a significant impact on risk mitigation and asset protection for many private and public sector organizations.
 
-Aaron began his professional career on Active Duty in the United States Coast Guard and seeks any opportunity to build on his own knowledge or mentor others.
+Aaron began his professional career on Active Duty in the United States Coast Guard and seeks any opportunity to build on his own knowledge or mentor others. -->

_fellows/aaron-snow.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: aaron-snow
 title: Aaron Snow
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2013/aaron-snow-headshot.png
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ tags: ['midwest', '2013', 'Software_And_Cloud_Infrastructure']
 skills: ['Software and Cloud Infrastructure']
 ---
 
-Previously, Aaron co-founded Daring Software and built the back-end for its flagship shopping app, Arro.  Prior to that, he was Web Development Manager for Birthday in a Box.  He has also served as a program manager for Microsoft, an instructor for the University of Washington Extension School, a Federal law clerk, a litigation attorney for Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, and a manager and senior advisor for voter protection teams on two presidential campaigns.  Aaron is an honors graduate of Harvard College, where he served as a Teaching Fellow in computer science, and Columbia Law School, where he was Technology Editor for the Columbia Law Review and received the Lance Liebman 'Nice Guys Don't Necessarily Finish Last' Award.  He lives in Kensington, MD, with his wife, their two children, and an energetic puli puppy who enjoys stealing everyone's socks.
+Previously, Aaron co-founded Daring Software and built the back-end for its flagship shopping app, Arro.  Prior to that, he was Web Development Manager for Birthday in a Box.  He has also served as a program manager for Microsoft, an instructor for the University of Washington Extension School, a Federal law clerk, a litigation attorney for Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, and a manager and senior advisor for voter protection teams on two presidential campaigns.  Aaron is an honors graduate of Harvard College, where he served as a Teaching Fellow in computer science, and Columbia Law School, where he was Technology Editor for the Columbia Law Review and received the Lance Liebman 'Nice Guys Don't Necessarily Finish Last' Award.  He lives in Kensington, MD, with his wife, their two children, and an energetic puli puppy who enjoys stealing everyone's socks. -->

_fellows/abby-nydam.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: abby-nydam
 title: Abby Nydam 
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2022/abby-nydam-headshot.jpeg
@@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ skills: ['Design and Experience', 'Marketing and Communications']
 
 Abby (she/her) has 15+ years of experience working at the intersection of Human-Centered research, strategy, design, and innovation that change organization's product and service offerings.  Prior to becoming a PIF, Abby was a Director of Strategy for sparks & honey, a cultural consultancy in New York that provides research and innovation to influential organizations around the world.  Prior to sparks & honey, Abby was the practice lead and Global Director of Design of iDE, an international development organization.  This internal group focused on the research, design, and delivery of products and services in low-middle income countries around the globe using human-centered design methodologies.  She has researched and designed products and services in over 30 countries around the world for INGOs, governments, and the private sector. Prior to international development, Abby worked in the private sector at a luxury boutique marketing agency focusing on branding and retail experiences for luxe and masstige brands.  
 
-A native Californian, Abby graduated from the University of California at Irvine and earned a degree in Art History.  Ms. Nydam has lived and worked in New York, Malta, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Honduras.  She lives in Washington, DC with the two loves of her life:  her husband, Carlos and their boxer, Snorkel.
+A native Californian, Abby graduated from the University of California at Irvine and earned a degree in Art History.  Ms. Nydam has lived and worked in New York, Malta, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Honduras.  She lives in Washington, DC with the two loves of her life:  her husband, Carlos and their boxer, Snorkel. -->

_fellows/abrar-qureshi.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: abrar-qureshi
 title: Abrar Qureshi
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2021/abrar-qureshi-headshot.jpg
@@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ Abrar has led teams and delivered numerous strategic business initiatives in the
 
 Inspired by grassroots nonprofits' challenges in growing and engaging their audience, he has recently envisioned and built a mobile app that democratizes access to an effective and affordable digital platform for nonprofits. It simplifies and incentivizes individuals and businesses to discover and support the nonprofits' social impact campaigns while providing social glue for the community.  
 
-He has a strong background and interest in full-stack digital solution design and engineering, databases, cloud architecture, data engineering, data democratization, and AI/ML strategy.
+He has a strong background and interest in full-stack digital solution design and engineering, databases, cloud architecture, data engineering, data democratization, and AI/ML strategy. -->

_fellows/adam-becker.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-becker
 title: Adam Becker
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2012/adam-becker-headshot.png
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ region: west
 bio_short: 
 tags: ['west', '2012', 'Product', 'Software_And_Cloud_Infrastructure']
 skills: ['Software and Cloud Infrastructure', 'Product']
----
+--- -->

_fellows/adam-bellow.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-bellow
 title: Adam Bellow
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2016/adam-bellow-headshot.jpg
@@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ Bellow was honored by ISTE in 2010 as an emerging leader and then again in 2011
 
 Bellow is currently serving as CEO of eduClipper, the edtech startup that he founded in 2012. eduClipper is a free web tool focused on helping students and teachers find, share, and build valid learning experiences in a K-12 safe educational social platform.
 
-In addition, he also serves on the Board of the EdCamp Foundation and an advisor to Alma, a modern SIS and is the co-founder of two amazing little boys.
+In addition, he also serves on the Board of the EdCamp Foundation and an advisor to Alma, a modern SIS and is the co-founder of two amazing little boys. -->

_fellows/adam-bonnifield.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-bonnifield
 title: Adam Bonnifield
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2015/adam-bonnifield-headshot.jpg
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ tags: ['south', '2015', 'Product', 'Software_And_Cloud_Infrastructure', 'Data_Sc
 skills: ['Software and Cloud Infrastructure', 'Product', 'Data Science and Analytics']
 ---
 
-Adam is the co-founder of Spinnakr, which was named the top innovator in web analytics (Dataweek 2014), the best back-office application (GigaOM 2014), and the fastest growing web developer tool in the U.S. (VentureBeat 2013). He began his career running digital strategy for political campaigns, breaking U.S. Congressional fundraising records in 2006 and 2008. He later created the first Twitter targeting tool used in politics, which was deployed in partnership with both major campaign committees. He serves on the advisory board of several startups in web analytics, conversion optimization and digital marketing.
+Adam is the co-founder of Spinnakr, which was named the top innovator in web analytics (Dataweek 2014), the best back-office application (GigaOM 2014), and the fastest growing web developer tool in the U.S. (VentureBeat 2013). He began his career running digital strategy for political campaigns, breaking U.S. Congressional fundraising records in 2006 and 2008. He later created the first Twitter targeting tool used in politics, which was deployed in partnership with both major campaign committees. He serves on the advisory board of several startups in web analytics, conversion optimization and digital marketing. -->

_fellows/adam-dole.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-dole
 title: Adam Dole
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2013/adam-dole-headshot.png
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ tags: ['west', '2013', 'Product', 'Design_And_Experience']
 skills: ['Design and Experience', 'Product']
 ---
 
-Previously, Adam was an entrepreneur-in-residence at the Mayo Clinic, where he was involved in the strategic planning of new healthcare products and services.  His responsibilities included developing new ventures at the intersection of healthcare and technology to expand Mayo Clinic's scope and reach through new business models.  While at Mayo Clinic, Adam incubated a digital health startup, Better, funded by Mayo Clinic and The Social+Capital Partnership.  Adam also managed Mayo Clinic's relationship and investment strategy with startup accelerator Rock Health.  Adam has held previous positions at NASA’s human factors research division and two strategy and innovation consultancy firms, Jump Associates and Method Inc.  Adam's non-traditional path to Mayo Clinic was driven by his passion for redefining the healthcare value proposition from its current focus on sick-care to a model focused on consumer value, engagement, and disease prevention.  He received a BS in Communications from Syracuse University and an MBA in Design Strategy from the California College of the Arts.  He currently lives in California with his wife Kyoko and enjoys surfing, biking, running marathons, and competitive skydiving.
+Previously, Adam was an entrepreneur-in-residence at the Mayo Clinic, where he was involved in the strategic planning of new healthcare products and services.  His responsibilities included developing new ventures at the intersection of healthcare and technology to expand Mayo Clinic's scope and reach through new business models.  While at Mayo Clinic, Adam incubated a digital health startup, Better, funded by Mayo Clinic and The Social+Capital Partnership.  Adam also managed Mayo Clinic's relationship and investment strategy with startup accelerator Rock Health.  Adam has held previous positions at NASA’s human factors research division and two strategy and innovation consultancy firms, Jump Associates and Method Inc.  Adam's non-traditional path to Mayo Clinic was driven by his passion for redefining the healthcare value proposition from its current focus on sick-care to a model focused on consumer value, engagement, and disease prevention.  He received a BS in Communications from Syracuse University and an MBA in Design Strategy from the California College of the Arts.  He currently lives in California with his wife Kyoko and enjoys surfing, biking, running marathons, and competitive skydiving. -->

_fellows/adam-drake.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-drake
 title: Adam Drake
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2019/adam-drake-headshot.jpg
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ tags: ['south', '2019', 'Software_And_Cloud_Infrastructure', 'Data_Science_And_A
 skills: ['Software and Cloud Infrastructure', 'Data Science and Analytics']
 ---
 
-Adam Drake is a leader in business transformations across global and multi-cultural environments. Drake founded Atazzo, a technical leadership and scalability consulting company. Adam has provided leadership in a number of industries, including logistics, e-commerce, online travel, online marketing, financial services, healthcare, and oil and gas. Adam helps companies achieve rapid acceleration and sustainable growth by improving leadership capabilities, operations, and technology at the board and executive level. When faced with complex technical problems, Adam dives deep with data science and software engineering teams to tackle areas including machine learning, systems performance, data architecture, optimization problems, and anomaly detection. He has a Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics and is an IEEE Senior Member.
+Adam Drake is a leader in business transformations across global and multi-cultural environments. Drake founded Atazzo, a technical leadership and scalability consulting company. Adam has provided leadership in a number of industries, including logistics, e-commerce, online travel, online marketing, financial services, healthcare, and oil and gas. Adam helps companies achieve rapid acceleration and sustainable growth by improving leadership capabilities, operations, and technology at the board and executive level. When faced with complex technical problems, Adam dives deep with data science and software engineering teams to tackle areas including machine learning, systems performance, data architecture, optimization problems, and anomaly detection. He has a Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics and is an IEEE Senior Member. -->

_fellows/adam-riggs.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adam-riggs
 title: Adam Riggs
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2013/adam-riggs-headshot.png
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ tags: ['south', '2013', 'Product', 'Marketing_And_Communications']
 skills: ['Product', 'Marketing and Communications']
 ---
 
-Adam is a data-driven entrepreneur with broad private-sector experience starting, scaling, and advising businesses in e-commerce, digital media, and finance.  He has served as a Fellow at the Sunlight Foundation, a nonprofit focused on open data, government transparency, and influence. Adam was the first President and CFO of Shutterstock.com, a stock image and video marketplace that sources content from and has customers in nearly every country worldwide. Prior to Shutterstock, Adam spent nine years as a proprietary derivatives trader, focusing on index/statistical arbitrage and trading futures contracts, ETFs, and stocks as a member of the American Stock Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Prior to his trading career, he did econometric research on securities matters at the NERA division of Marsh & McLennan.  Adam has traveled extensively and lived and worked in both India and Germany.  He graduated from Reed College and lives with his family in Washington, DC.
+Adam is a data-driven entrepreneur with broad private-sector experience starting, scaling, and advising businesses in e-commerce, digital media, and finance.  He has served as a Fellow at the Sunlight Foundation, a nonprofit focused on open data, government transparency, and influence. Adam was the first President and CFO of Shutterstock.com, a stock image and video marketplace that sources content from and has customers in nearly every country worldwide. Prior to Shutterstock, Adam spent nine years as a proprietary derivatives trader, focusing on index/statistical arbitrage and trading futures contracts, ETFs, and stocks as a member of the American Stock Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Prior to his trading career, he did econometric research on securities matters at the NERA division of Marsh & McLennan.  Adam has traveled extensively and lived and worked in both India and Germany.  He graduated from Reed College and lives with his family in Washington, DC. -->

_fellows/adele-luta.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
----
+<!-- ---
 id: adele-luta
 title: Adele Luta
 image: /assets/images/fellows/2019/adele-luta-headshot.jpg
@@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ skills: ['Digital Health', 'Product', 'Data Science and Analytics']
 
 Adele Luta is a scientist and instructor with operational experience developing technical solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team functioning in dynamic environments. Resilient in stressful conditions and innovative with available resources, she has supported the human spaceflight, defense, and healthcare innovation domains. Adele’s core education is in physics. Some of her most recent roles have included: Astronaut Instructor and Mission Control Center Flight Controller for the Extravehicular Activities Group at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Flight Center; Senior Staff Scientist at the Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) simultaneously supporting the Biological Technologies Office, Adaptive Execution Office, and Tactical Technology Office; and Technical Team Member at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Science and Technology Organization through its Collaborative Support Office.
 
-Her first innovation role was supporting the Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s Innovation Office as a Commercialization Officer in the domain of Biological Microelectromechanical Systems. Adele has instructed at Universidad Lationamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia and Case Western Reserve University.
+Her first innovation role was supporting the Cleveland Clinic Foundation’s Innovation Office as a Commercialization Officer in the domain of Biological Microelectromechanical Systems. Adele has instructed at Universidad Lationamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia and Case Western Reserve University. -->