Board of Directors

Marina Leight serves as Vice President of Education for the Converge media platform and the Center for Digital Education. The Converge platform includes an award-winning magazine, a cutting-edge website, turn-key custom publishing and high-level events in numerous jurisdictions. Converge’s mission is to drive forward a new vision around the education imperatives vital to the future success of our people, communities and nation. These include investment in and commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), green education, literacy, digital infrastructure and education technology, and workforce development. It involves understanding the importance of education in all aspects of economic development. The Center for Digital Education flanks this effort with prestigious surveys and awards, primary research and relevant market analysis.

Leight is responsible for all content and strategy for Converge and the Center for Digital Education. A writer and former teacher, Leight has been interviewed and quoted in prominent media such as National Public Radio and has participated as a featured author in published works for the K-12 market. Her speaking calendar has included major education audiences and engagements such as the National Educational Computing Conference, the Council of State Governments, and Educause. She has also served on several education boards and task force groups throughout her career.