Colleen K. Hendry

Colleen K. Hendry is an accomplished technology executive and passionate storyteller. With nearly two decades of experience in driving innovative technology strategies across diverse industries, including security, healthcare, retail, and automotive, Colleen has a proven track record of success. Colleen is the founder of Virtual Run Co, a technology consulting firm dedicated to supporting and executing innovative solutions. She also advises for technology startups and is currently on the Board of Advisors of Faros Health. Colleen's journey into the literary world began with her love for storytelling and her French bulldog twins, Kimchi and Pebbles. She created a coloring book “Frolicking with Frenchies”. She is the author of the upcoming children's book, “The Adventures of Kimchi and Pebbles”, a heartwarming tale that captures the playful antics and adventures of her beloved twin frenchies. In addition to her children's book, Colleen is also a contributing author to *The Female Money Playbook*, an anthology co-written with eight other talented authors, aimed at empowering women in their financial journeys. Colleen is deeply committed to community service, having served on the boards of Girls on the Run Rhode Island and Rhode Island Tutorial and Educational Services, along with numerous volunteer activities including the philanthropic venture of virtual races with all profits donated to multiple charities. Colleen holds a BA in International Business from Northern State University and an MBA from Regis University. She continues to merge her passion for technology, storytelling, and community service, inspiring others to turn their ideas into reality.