Institute for the Future
Maureen Kirchner is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in web management and communications strategy. Since May 2010, Maureen has held multiple roles at the Institute for the Future, including Communications Director for the IFTF Vantage Partnership, Production Director, Interactive Media Manager, and Program Manager for the Ten-Year Forecast. Prior experience includes managing the DMV Web Service Center at the Oregon Department of Transportation from 2003 to 2006, serving as Web Manager at CoSine Communications, and contributing as a Web Designer at Oracle Corporation. Maureen also has experience as a Contract Web Designer and as a Commercial Account Manager at Duncan Insurance Agency. Maureen holds a B.A. in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and has further educational background from the University of Santa Cruz Extension.
Institute for the Future
Institute for the Future is the world’s leading futures organization. For over 50 years, businesses, governments, and social impact organizations have depended upon IFTF global forecasts, custom research, foresight education and training to navigate complex change and develop world-ready strategies. IFTF methodologies and toolsets yield coherent views of transformative possibilities across all sectors that together support a more sustainable future. Institute for the Future is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, California.