Kuan Collins is a seasoned professional currently serving as Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton since December 2023, and as a Mentor at the Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) since June 2021. Collins co-founded Samaya Studio in March 2022, which focuses on innovation content and hosts the podcast "Intersections: Mission To Innovate." As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland University College, Collins teaches qualitative methods and data analytics, while also advising dissertation candidates. Previous roles include Executive Director of Digital Innovation at Axient and Master Solutions Architect at SAIC over an extensive tenure. Collins has contributed to the Austin Forum on Technology & Society and Capital Factory as an advisory board member and mentor, respectively. Education includes a Doctorate in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Master's in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University.