NEW YORK, February 26, 2015 – Mouse, a national nonprofit organization that empowers youth to learn, lead, and create with technology, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to name Amy Kadomatsu as its Chair. Amy replaces current Mouse Chair Brian Miller, who successfully served in this capacity for six years.

“Since Day One, Amy has demonstrated an incredible commitment to the advancement of Mouse’s mission and the youth we serve,” said Brian Miller, Chair, Mouse Board of Directors. “From being a mentor to our Mouse Corps members to her tireless fundraising efforts, Amy not only leads by example, she also inspires all of us to do more to help Mouse and our students. It has been an honor to serve Mouse as Chair, and I am proud of the collective efforts of this impressive organization that during my tenure has served more than 20,000 youth across the country. I am confident in Amy’s ability to help shape and lead Mouse as we transition into a new chapter in our history.”

“I am honored to receive the baton from Brian and hope to achieve additional success with our extraordinary staff and dedicated Board,” said Kadomatsu. “As I became increasingly involved over the past year as a member of the Board, I have been amazed by the creativity of our students who are involved in a wide range of technology projects, including 3D printing, garage robotics, and GreenTECH. As Chair, I look forward to supporting the expansion of Mouse’s technology curriculum and student reach. I am confident that Mouse, a leading STEM-focused nonprofit, is positioned to significantly increase the number of youth pursuing careers in the technology ecosystem.”

Prior to founding ROKO Labs, Kadomatsu held positions at Snaps!, S&P Capital IQ, and TheMarkets.com, among others. A Harvard Business School graduate, she is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in creating innovative mobile technologies. Kadomatsu has led businesses and boards through enormous growth and successful exits and held senior positions at both global, publicly-traded companies and startups.

Kadomatsu has been involved with Mouse since 2013 when she became a mentor for Mouse Corps students in New York City and also helped to raise significant new donations to MOUSE during its holiday fundraising campaign.

About Mouse

Mouse empowers underserved youth to learn, lead, and create with technology. Our programs inspire STEM learning and prepare youth to become our next generation of technology leaders and innovators. Founded in 1997 in New York City, Mouse programs have had a positive and lasting impact on more than 27,000 students nationwide. Learn more about Mouse at www.mouse.org.