Demetria leads programmatic work in higher education innovation ecosystems at VentureWell, advancing the impact of science and technology innovation stemming from higher ed ecosystems when academia, industry, and government sectors are brought together. She has led across multiple sectors including government, STEM, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Notably, she co-founded the Jamii Group, leading cross-sector business development, innovation, and social impact; she also served as a policy analyst and White House political appointee in the administration of former President Barack Obama. Demetria holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Planning from George Washington University.