Tory Van Voorhis is the Founder and CEO of Second Avenue Learning since April 2006, focusing on transforming education through immersive experiences. Additionally, Tory serves as a Merit Review Panelist for the National Science Foundation, providing industry insight and feedback on SBIR grant proposals. Previous experience includes roles as Marketing Director at TnB Software and Manager of Market Strategy at Xerox, where significant contributions were made to corporate business strategy and market opportunities. Tory's early career included serving as an Assistant Editor for Daedalus at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Smith College and a Master’s Degree in French and History from New York University.