Colette Hart

Brainstormer, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Global soul, Idea generator, Parent, Social entrepreneur, World traveler

Colette Hart is the Senior Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University. In her capacity as Senior Director, she is responsible for establishing Centers of Excellence in the College of Business that provide responsive and strategic business educational programs and services for the Northeast Ohio business community. These include the Center for Global Business, the Center for Sustainable Business Practices and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Colette has been instrumental in securing well over three million dollars in funding to develop and support interdisciplinary academic, research and outreach programs. With over 20 years of work experience, Colette has held positions in the private, non-for-profit and public sectors. Colette brings a global frame of reference to her work with over six years of experience overseas where she led economic development, small business and education initiatives.

Collaborative Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship & Lean LaunchPad, Grant Writing & Administration, Higher Education, International Development and Social Change