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Andrew Courtney
Andrew Courtney
Deputy Chief Science and Innovation Officer, VP of Programs | National Geographic
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Andrew Courtney
Summary
Andrew Courtney is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving social and environmental impact across numerous prestigious organizations, including National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, PBS, and United Way. His expertise spans agile project management, business strategy, and corporate social responsibility, positioning him as a leader in innovation and strategy development. Andrew has a strong focus on biomimicry, utilizing nature's strategies to solve complex business challenges. He has successfully led teams and initiatives that merge social impact with revenue generation, demonstrating his ability to balance mission-driven work with business acumen. His educational background includes an MBA specializing in Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Management. Andrew's passion for storytelling and user experience has significantly influenced how organizations communicate their missions and engage with stakeholders.
Andrew Courtney
Work Experience
Deputy Chief Science and Innovation Officer, VP of Programs at
National Geographic
July 2022 - Present
Senior Director, Science and Innovation Programs at
National Geographic
March 2022 - July 2022
Director, Campaign for Nature | Science and Innovation at
National Geographic
May 2019 - March 2022
Biomimicry Practitioner Program at
Learn Biomimicry
May 2021 - November 2021
Director of Operations | Digital Services at
United Way Worldwide
June 2017 - April 2019
Emerging Products and Services | Digital Services at
United Way
March 2018 - April 2019
Project Director | Global Water at
The Nature Conservancy
September 2015 - June 2017
Senior Systems Strategy Manager at
The Nature Conservancy
December 2010 - September 2015
Director, Product Management at
PBS
July 2009 - June 2010
Director, Technology Operations at
PBS
December 2007 - July 2009
Technical Strategist at
Threespot
February 2007 - December 2007
Interactive Director at
Free Range
September 2004 - February 2007
Web Manager at
Academy for Educational Development
January 2001 - September 2004
Designer at
Emerald Solutions
June 2000 - January 2001
Tanzania, Community Based Natural Resources Management at
Peace Corps
January 1997 - January 1999
Andrew Courtney
Education
George Washington University School of Business, Mba
January 2009 - January 2011
university of eastern Finland
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Andrew Courtney is a Deputy Chief Science and Innovation Officer, VP of Programs at National Geographic, a company specializing in Miscellaneous publishing.
Where Andrew Courtney graduated from?
Andrew Courtney holds a degree in Environmental Sustainability, Strategic Management, Public Policy. from George Washington University School of Business.
Who is Andrew Courtney?
Andrew Courtney is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving social and environmental impact across numerous prestigious organizations, including National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, PBS, and United Way. His expertise spans agile project management, business strategy, and corporate social responsibility, positioning him as a leader in innovation and strategy development. Andrew has a strong focus on biomimicry, utilizing nature's strategies to solve complex business challenges. He has successfully led teams and initiatives that merge social impact with revenue generation, demonstrating his ability to balance mission-driven work with business acumen. His educational background includes an MBA specializing in Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Management. Andrew's passion for storytelling and user experience has significantly influenced how organizations communicate their missions and engage with stakeholders.
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