Elizabeth Orme is helping redefine the future of special education with technology that transforms how educators work. Creatively Focused offers a dynamic special education operating system that integrates workflow management, automation, and embedded professional learning. Orme’s leadership has not only expanded the Mendota Heights-based company’s footprint to nine states but also revolutionized how educators access support so they can create an environment where they thrive. At the heart of her approach to innovation is using tech to solve real-world problems; she blends her passion for education with cutting-edge solutions, ensuring the platform is scalable, efficient, and human-centered. As one colleague says, “Through her empathy-driven leadership, she is not just improving the education landscape but is also redefining what it means to balance technology with the needs of real people.”