Sierra C Calhoun-Pollard

Sierra C Calhoun-Pollard is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Florida, specializing in Digital Portfolio, Innovation and Design Thinking, and Business Creativity. With over a decade of expertise in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, she is a recognized author, entrepreneur, and international keynote speaker. Her work bridges academia and industry, advocating for women in STEAM and fostering inclusivity.

• Adjunct Lecturer, University of Florida
• Founder of the Winnovation Agency
• Founder of the Women's Summit of the Lowcountry

Sierra holds a unique academic background, having earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Innovation from the University of Florida and Virginia Commonwealth University. She further studied at Harvard University and the European Innovation Academy. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum Development at Liberty University.

Her research interests focus on leveraging innovation and design thinking to drive business creativity and entrepreneurial success. She actively supports startup leaders through pitch coaching and has collaborated with major brands like Hargray, HBOMax, Adidas, and Hallmark.

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Sierra advises through her role as a Pitch Coach and has contributed to initiatives like the Winnovator Scholarship. While no specific grants are listed, her work integrates academic and corporate strategies to advance education and entrepreneurship.

She leads the Winnovation Agency, a digital enterprise she founded, and maintains affiliations with Liberty University for her doctoral studies. Her contributions span curriculum development, startup mentorship, and gender equity advocacy in STEAM fields.