David Coronado joined The Lemelson Foundation in 2016 to help equip schools and school districts across the United States with innovative tools and resources that help empower youth with cutting-edge skills and confidence to design their own futures. As a Senior Program Officer, Coronado achieves this through the development and stewardship of a strong network of local and national cross-sector partnerships that support and advocate for student achievement, promote STEM and Invention Education, and explore ground-breaking solutions to modern challenges.