Teen Innovators knows that older high school age teens need a hands-on learning experience to be successful in our new digital world. Our peer mentors help write program curriculum, lead our clubs, contribute to our marketing and digital design.
While middle school students crave the attention, advice and leadership from older positive role models who have recently walked in their shoes.
Together, TI Students and Peer Mentors grow alongside each other and learn life skills that provide a foundation for success as a purpose-driven leader of tomorrow.
Teen Innovators knows that older high school age teens need a hands-on learning experience to be successful in our new digital world. Older teens age 17-22 serve as our near-peer mentors who help write program curriculum, lead our clubs, contribute to our marketing and digital design.
While middle school students crave the attention, advice and leadership from older positive role models who have recently walked in their shoes.
Together, TI Students and Peer Mentors grow alongside each other and learn life skills that provide a foundation for success as a purpose-driven leader of tomorrow.
As a corporate warrior, serial entrepreneur, and mother of two boys, founder Christine Hutchison understands the importance of instilling creativity, confidence and connection in young teens.
Exposing her boys to the innovative startup world inspired them to see an example of what they might become one day. With the help of a few teachers, Christine developed clubs for teens by teens, that will enable future leaders to harness the power of learning from accomplished older teens who recently walked in the young teens’ shoes, that support both their inevitable failures and impended successes and dreams.
As a corporate warrior, serial entrepreneur, and mother of two boys, founder Christine Hutchison understands the importance of instilling creativity, confidence and connection in young teens.
Exposing her boys to the innovative startup world inspired them to see an example of what they might become one day. With the help of a few teachers, Christine developed clubs for teens by teens, that will enable future leaders to harness the power of learning from accomplished older teens who recently walked in the young teens’ shoes, that support both their inevitable failures and impended successes and dreams.
Manager of Curriculum and Training
Tara is a Business Teacher and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) adviser at Normal Community High School. Her educational ideal is to support youth as they pursue their own passions and achieve their personal excellence – whatever shape that may take.
Program Outreach Coordinator
Evan Trad teaches diverse learners in Chicago. Outside of teaching he has a passion for entrepreneurship where he has built and runs several successful businesses. He loves to read, cook, travel and spend time with his two dogs.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR | MENTOR | LEADER | ADVISOR | INVESTOR
CO-FOUNDED a 1500 student charter school to serve as a “best practices” model. Board Member of Evanston Community Foundation.
CIO | CMO | COO | Board Member | Helping Others & Leaders Build Great Teams with Great People & Great Cultures | Org Transformation Innovation Strategy & Execution
FOUNDER | BIZ COLLABORATOR | MENTOR | MARQUETTE COMMUNITY CHEERLEADER
Founder of LucidCoast, Founder of Campfire CoWorks in Marquette, MI
Teen Innovator Peer Mentors are hand-picked by our staff with the highest expectations based on recommendations, past mentorship experience, and passion for helping young teens. Our peer mentors begin their mentorship journey with a dedicated training program and regularly participate in additional training opportunities, all coordinated by certified teachers.
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