Client Manager at Blue State Digital
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Client Manager at Blue State Digital
- Consultant at WGBH Educational Foundation
- Past
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- Employee at Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
- Fellow at Berkman Center for Internet & Society
- Director at Hub2
- Director of Online Education at Legal Aid University
- Manager, MassLegal website project at Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
- Director at Chinatown Adventure
- Program Director, Board of Directors at Phillips Brooks House Association
- Education
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- Harvard Law School
- Harvard University
- W. Tresper Clarke HS
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Gene Koo’s Summary
Architect of educational experiences, with emphasis on identifying instructional goals, developing strategic plans, and systemic implementation. Four years experience in knowledge management and training for lawyers, specifically in the poverty law field.
Gene Koo’s Specialties:
Web 2.0; Educational games; Role-playing simulations; Legal education; Continuing legal education; Professional development; adult learning; Event development and coordination; Nonprofit consulting.
Gene Koo’s Experience
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Client Manager
Blue State Digital
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
I help organizations build and strengthen relationships with their constituents to accomplish their mission more effectively, using cutting-edge online and social media.
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Consultant
WGBH Educational Foundation
(E-Learning industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
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Employee
Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
(Non-Profit; Legal Services industry)
June 2007 — May 2009 (2 years )
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Fellow
Berkman Center for Internet & Society
(Research industry)
October 2006 — May 2009 (2 years 8 months)
Investigate impact of technology and the Internet on legal education and professional development. Research video games and their potential role in strengthening moral, ethical, civic values.
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Director
Hub2
(E-Learning industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year )
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Director of Online Education
Legal Aid University
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Legal Services industry)
December 2002 — June 2007 (4 years 7 months)
Instructional design of distance learning courses; strategic partnership development; marketing and sales.
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Manager, MassLegal website project
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Legal Services industry)
September 2002 — September 2006 (4 years 1 month)
Knowledge management for poverty law organization; develop communities of practice; develop public education site.
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Director
Chinatown Adventure
(E-Learning industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
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Program Director, Board of Directors
Phillips Brooks House Association
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1994 — June 1997 (3 years 6 months)
Founder and Director, Chinatown Teen afterschool program (1996-7)
Executive Director, Chinatown Adventure summer camp (1995-6)
Board of Directors, 1996
Gene Koo’s Education
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Harvard Law School
JD , 1998 — 2002
Coursework at the Harvard Business School (Product development), Graduate School of Education (Policy research, Developing online learning spaces)
- Activities and Societies:
- Advocates for Education, Educating Leaders/Leading Education, BlackLetter Law Journal
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Harvard University
BA , Social Studies , 1993 — 1997
- Activities and Societies:
- Phillips Brooks House Association (Board of Directors, Chinatown Adventure, Chinatown Teen)
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W. Tresper Clarke HS
HS , 1989 — 1993
Additional Information
Gene Koo’s Websites:
Gene Koo’s Interests:
Web 2.0, political engagement, grassroots organizing, e-learning, video games, games for change, serious games
Gene Koo’s Groups:
Serious Games, Games for Change
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New England Games and Interactive Entertainment SIG (MIT Enterprise Forum)
Gene Koo’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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