Marnie Forestieri Zettler, CDA

Marnie Forestieri Zettler, CDA, is the former CEO and founder of Young Innovators Academy, and an entrepreneur at heart with a passion for introducing innovative approaches and business models. As a successful operator of large child-care centers, she has been recognized nationally, has presented at national conferences and has written books for parents, children, administrators and educators. Marnie started her career as a CNN journalist, transitioned into the role of a VP of marketing for a telecommunications company, and later launched a child-care franchise.

At Young Innovators Academy, Marnie leads a team of university professors, entrepreneurs, child-care professionals, marketing experts, and engineers. Marnie is passionate about using research to develop content that introduces young learners to the mindsets and skills that will help them become the fearless problem solvers of tomorrow.

She holds a BS in Business Administration, a CDA, and a director's credential.