Carolina Salinas

Carolina Salinas, born and raised in Chicago, brings a wealth of experience in education, project management, and curriculum development to Leanlab. As a Customer Experience & Operations Specialist, she ensures top-notch experiences for edtech companies, managing client communication, overseeing project management, and supporting various operations.

Before joining Leanlab, Carolina was a high school science teacher in Chicago Public Schools, where she developed and executed engaging curricula for diverse student populations. Her passion for technology and education then led her to an education non-profit, where she managed programs that provided tech education and pathways to tech careers for underrepresented youth. Here, she honed her skills in curriculum development, stakeholder management and coding.

Carolina holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Northeastern Illinois University. Outside of work, Carolina enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, learning new tech skills and making the most of Chicago summers.