Emma Tevaarwerk DeCosta

Background in industry & academia, skilled in understanding stakeholder needs. Identifies gaps quickly, manages projects to address them, and creates content to boost performance.

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

About

With a robust background in both industry and academia, I excel at understanding and supporting users and stakeholders. My expertise enables me to swiftly identify product, process, and technical gaps, effectively managing projects to address these challenges. I am skilled in developing scaffolded content that promotes learner development and enhances team performance.

Experience

  • Professor & Academic Adviser, Northwestern University at Northwestern University
    Aug 2014 - Present · 12 yrs

    • Led and co-developed new freshmen academic advising system and curriculum, through which over more than six thousand students have been supported in their transition to engineering. • Coached 250+ teams through the design process to build final prototypes for clients and people with disabilities • Guided +1000 engineering students through major, course selection, academic and social-emotional support to help them thrive academically and personally

  • Founder at Emerging Science Strategy
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Founded and led a consulting company that assisted organizations in scoping, selecting, and developing products for nanoscience applications.

  • Product Development Project Manager at NanoInk
    Sep 2006 - Mar 2013 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    • • Collected and prioritized customer requirements for the nanoscale deposition product line, addressing both bio and non-bio applications. • Spearheaded strategic partnerships with leading experts from top academic institutions to drive the application of company technology, fostering innovation and growth. • Led training and provided ongoing support to a global distributor network across America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, driving consistency and excellence in performance worldwide.