Beth Cole is a Senior Program Manager at Northwestern Mutual, where she is currently managing Reverse Pitch MKE, an initiative that aims to partner with Milwaukee's tech start-up community to tackle Northwestern Mutual's most pressing challenges. Beth has a Bachelor's degree in English/Biology from Lawrence University, and brings to the table a wealth of experience across the publishing and education sectors. Prior to her current role, Beth worked as a Senior Program Manager, Program Manager, and Sales Representative at Macmillan Learning, as well as serving as the Associate Editor and Editorial Assistant for First Edition Supplements at the same company.

Beth has a keen interest in exploring innovative solutions to complex problems, and her work at Northwestern Mutual and Macmillan Learning has given her the opportunity to do just that. She is well-versed in project management, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement, and has a track record of delivering results. Beth's background in both English and Biology also indicates a well-rounded and disciplined approach to problem-solving, which she looks forward to applying to new challenges in the future.