Marina Leight is Director of the Center for Digital Education. She manages and maintains business policy and standards for the Center's many programs, publications, and special events. Prior to joining the Center, Leight was the publisher of the Center's sister division, Converge magazine, an award-winning publication covering technology's impact on education.

Leight also headed Government Technology Executive Events. In this position, she produced executive forums, managed strategic relationships and produced customized executive technology events throughout the country.

Marina's professional experience has included work as a teacher, corporate trainer as well as managing sales and marketing teams. A professional writer and speaker, Marina received her BA in English and Communications at California State University, Sacramento with graduate work completed specializing in Shakespeare. Marina resides in Folsom, California.