Somiah Lattimore Cspo (So-May-uh)

Somiah Lattimore, CSPO, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Currently, they serve as the Senior Director of Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Richmond. Somiah (So-May-uh) is also a Member of the Board of Advisors at CURE and an Investor, LP at Extra Credit Ventures.

In the past, Somiah worked as a Mentor at ICAP VA, where they supported companies with digital product development, go-to-market strategies, customer discovery, and funding preparation. Prior to that, they served as a Product Designer at Qlarant, where they collaborated with various teams to create user requirements and design software applications.

Somiah has also made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Somiah (So-May-uh) was a Co-Founding Changemaker at Making Orange and the Managing Director of the Lighthouse Labs University Initiative. In the latter role, they secured funding for a grant and designed workforce development curricula. Earlier in their career, they held roles as the Experiential Learning Director at the Virginia Commonwealth University's da Vinci Center for Innovation and the Director of VCU Innovate. In these positions, they created programs and collaborations with industry partners to enhance student experiences and engagement.

Before their work in the education sector, Somiah gained operational experience as the Chief Operating Officer & Partner at King Tide Supply Co. and as a Co-Founder of Shore Life.

Throughout their career, Somiah Lattimore has demonstrated a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and driving organizational growth and success.

Somiah Lattimore, CSPO, holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech, which they obtained from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design at Radford University from 2002 to 2005. Somiah (So-May-uh) also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Art from Radford University, which they earned from 1998 to 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Somiah has obtained several certifications. Somiah (So-May-uh) has completed the Lean Foundations certification from LinkedIn in March 2020, followed by a certification in Product Management: Building a Product Strategy from LinkedIn in February 2020. Somiah (So-May-uh) has also achieved the designation of Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO) from the Scrum Alliance in July 2020. Furthermore, they have obtained a certification in IDEO/Experience Point: Experience Innovation, although the specific details regarding the institution and the date of completion are not provided.