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Team
Gian Verri
Content Ambassador
Giannandrea Verri (who goes by “Gian” pronounced “John”) is a graduate of Boston College, a Founding Member of Granite Telecommunications, and has been in the Telecom space since 1996. Under his leadership and tutelage, he has helped Granite build a $2 billion dollar business with a diverse portfolio of Enterprise Fortune 500 Commercial Customers and Government Institutions.
Gian is also a Principal and Co Founder for Three 33 Properties, a single Family Office commercial real estate investment platform, based in Boston Massachusetts.
Advisor
Marissa Barrera
Marissa was born and raised in Monterrey, MX. She has a B.A. in Communication Sciences. She moved to the United States in 2011 where she began a career in nonprofit work. She currently owns her photography business and does marketing and communications consulting independently. She is a proud soccer mom and loves to spend her free time at the gym, riding bikes, swimming and yoga.
Producer
Freddy Gaitan
Freddy has over 10 years of experience in the commercial media production industry. He serves as the producer of the The Wealth Building Project Podcast.
Advisor
Katy Venter
Dr. Katy Venter is an author and educator with a commitment to advancing STEM
education and fostering inclusive classroom practices. She holds a Ph.D. in Education
from the University of Massachusetts Boston, a Master's degree in Chemistry from
Youngstown State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Temple University.
Katy began her career as a chemist at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., where she honed her
skills in the field before transitioning to a rewarding career in education. Her academic
interests include STEM student success, organizational leadership, and financial
literacy training, reflecting her commitment to equipping students with the knowledge
and skills necessary for their academic and personal growth.
Licensed to teach grades 5-8 and 9-12, Katy also is involved in higher education and
currently teaches at Salem State University. Her scholarly contributions and hands-on
teaching approach continue as she works with the next generation of scientists, health
care workers, and educators.
Katy enjoys spending time with her family and is a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.
She actively supports The Play4Peace Initiative and volunteers her time to promote its mission.
Her commitment to both her professional and personal endeavors exemplify her commitment to making a positive impact on her community.