BOULDER, Colo. - ColoradoDesk -- International Business Circle, Inc. (IBCircle), today announced that Valerie Eastman was appointed to its Advisory Board of Directors. Eastman will focus on expanding IBCircle's deep knowledge, reach and expertise in the advanced industries arena locally, nationally and internationally as well as on helping IBCircle and IBCircle member companies to adapt swiftly organizationally to AI induced global changes.

Eastman is co-inventor of multiple technologies designed to keep humans safe in extreme environments ranging from the oil field to space.

Since 2018, Eastman is the President and CEO of WinterWinds Technologies, a globally recognized boutique consulting firm specializing in engineering, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid AI and automation adoption training in organizations. She has served organizations of every size, including BP, NASA, TAMKO Building Products, Walmart Inc., and SEF Energy.

Commenting on her appointment, Eastman said: "IBCircle embraces the power of diverse, global perspectives and rigorous dialogue to shape a more responsible and resilient tomorrow. In a time of rapid change for organizations and society, IBCircle's mission is more important than ever, and I'm excited to honor both its heritage and its future by serving on the Board of Directors."

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IBCircle President and CEO, Maggie Fouquet, added: "We're delighted to have Valerie Eastman join our Board. With both her educational and technology backgrounds, she brings a uniquely systems-oriented, human-centered, and education-focused lens to organizations. This helps her emphasize long-term resilience and responsible, rapid progress tailored to the goals of the people and organizations she serves. Given the pace of change we are seeing across all industries currently, adding this expertise to our talent/knowledge pool will be a huge asset for the companies within our IBCircle membership and beyond."

Throughout the past five years, Eastman has served on committees supporting capital allocation for The National Science Foundation's SBIR program, for the Colorado OEDIT Advanced Industries Grant program, and has served on the Board of Directors for CO-LABS in Boulder.

For more information, please visit us at http://www.ibcircle.com