Paige A. O'Neill

Paige O’Neill, MBA, CGBP, EDFP
Paige O’Neill is a dynamic leader with global experience in business development, business acquisition and integration, strategic technology development, and international economic development. She embodies a unique skillset across business strategy, technology strategy, and entrepreneurship. Paige has an extensive background in the technology field and has led strategic planning, emerging technology introduction, equity investments and acquisitions of technology companies. As the NC EcoTech™ Program Manager, Paige coordinates cross-sector teams of business owners, entrepreneurs, multi-institutional researchers, and community stakeholders to establish an Innovation Engine that drives EcoTech emerging technology innovations for economic and workforce impact in rural communities while maintaining ecological sustainability in emerging aquaculture and coastal resilience technologies.

Education

MBA, Duke University
BBA in Mangement Information Systems, Western Ct State University

Community Engagement

NC World Trade Association, Founder, Secretary 2021-2024 - revamped Southeast Chapter and became the "Fastest Growing" Chapter in NC ,2022.
National Charity League, 2017-2024, Mother/daughter philanthropy and leadership organization- Grade 7-12, 5 years on Board of Directors, hundreds of philanthropy hours and building systems for Sea Turtle chapter.

Honors & Awards

SBTDC Collaboration Core Value Award, 2023