Eric Gates

Eric Gates possesses extensive experience in the education technology sector, currently serving as Strategic Account Director at Top Hat since December 2022, and as Account Executive at Aktiv Learning since February 2021, focusing on enhancing student outcomes in chemical education. Previous roles include Senior Sales Development Executive at Aktiv Learning, Educational Outreach Consultant at Edfinity, and Math Solutions Manager at zyBooks, emphasizing the advocacy of open educational resources (OER) and addressing higher education costs. Gates has also held significant positions at ALEKS - A Division of McGraw Hill Education, where contributions were made to artificial intelligence in education, and at McGraw Hill Education in various marketing and account management roles. An early career as Resident Head at the University of Chicago fostered community among students, while experience as Senior Acquisitions Editor at McGraw-Hill managed substantial profit and loss responsibilities. Eric Gates holds a Bachelor of Arts from Portland State University and has pursued MBA coursework at the University of St. Thomas.