Tech Leaders Elected to Science Center Board of Trustees
Voya Financial and Google YouTube Executives to Join Board of Trustees
Hartford, CT (June 26, 2024)-The Connecticut Science Center is pleased to announce the election of two distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. In the June meeting, Rajat Kalia, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Workplace Solutions Technology at Voya Financial, and Keith Miller, Design Lead at YouTube Ads Foundation at Google, were elected. The addition of these leaders will enhance the Science Center’s mission to inspire lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals to our Board of Trustees,” said Matt Fleury, Connecticut Science Center President & CEO. “Their collective expertise in people-facing technology will be pivotal as we continue to inspire and engage learners of all ages. We look forward to their contributions and leadership in advancing our mission.”
Rajat Kalia is Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Workplace Solutions Technology for Voya Financial, a leading health, wealth, and investment company. In this role, he has oversight of business consulting, technology roadmaps and strategy, architecture, large-scale strategic development, and technology operations, supporting the firm’s workplace business and enterprise functions. Rajat has more than 20 years of experience navigating the intersection of technology and financial services, including expertise in driving transformational programs and delivering innovative solutions.
Keith Miller is a thoughtful design leader with 20 years of experience building and leading teams in design. Currently, he is a Design Leader for the YouTube Ads Foundation team at Google, where his team creates meaningful horizontal experiences that keep YouTube free for everyone. Over the years, Keith has worked and built teams to drive digital transformations, and crafted products and experiences for some of the world’s top brands, such as Twitter, ESPN, Amazon, CNN, and Yahoo!. Design has always been his passion, and he is always trying to push boundaries - whether it be through the craft of pixel perfection and typography or through delivering intuitive, delightful user experiences.
For a complete list of current Trustees, please visit CTScienceCenter.org.
About the Connecticut Science Center: Located in downtown Hartford, the LEED Gold-certified Connecticut Science Center ignites creativity and fosters a love for science through engaging, hands-on interactive experiences—all while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability. With more than 165 hands-on exhibits, the Science Center explores a wide range of topics, including space and earth sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy, physical sciences, Connecticut’s inventors and innovations, and more.
Highlights include the state’s year-round butterfly habitat, a dedicated children’s gallery, five educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, a function room, and a gift store. The Science Center hosts events for all ages throughout the year.
As a nonprofit organization, the Connecticut Science Center is committed to enhancing science education across Connecticut and New England, providing enriching learning opportunities for students and adults alike.
For more information, visit CTScienceCenter.org or call (860) SCIENCE.
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