New York University (Polytechnic University) M.S. Polymer Science
University of Connecticut M.B.A. International Business

University of Delaware B.S. Chemistry

Michelman Inc

Business and Industry Leader - Flexible Packaging

Printing and Packaging global business development leader. Developed aqueous coatings for heat seal, adhesion promotion, barrier and protection for food, medical, thermal laminating and industrial packaging. Responsibilities encompassed both commercial and technical aspects of the business. Rapid technology development and market growth during tenure. 

Education

Volunteering

Chair of the Women's Leadership Committee and past board member with the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters. Corsica River Conservancy board member. ShoreRivers Water Advisory Board member. Hospice volunteer. Past: TAPPI PLACE Division Council. Served on board and recorded text books for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Worked with service dogs at K9 for Warriors.

G Prime LLC

Subject Matter Expert - Coatings and Materials For Flexible Packaging

Consultant to formulators, brand owners, converters, press owners, substrate producers, resin suppliers and machinery manufacturers to develop environmentally sustainable coatings and processes for food and medical packaging. Experience in both the commercial and technical sides of the packaging industry. Formulate, design, run trials, scout materials, forge partnerships, identify markets, grow business and teach. Daily or monthly retainer terms. 

Dymax Inc

Vice President Applications Engineering

Oversaw technical support engineers and customer service department for energy-curing adhesives and coatings for packaging, medical and electronic applications. Coating dispensers and UV/LED light curing equipment were also supported. 

2016 to present

G Prime LLC

Flexible Packaging Consultancy

Ginger Cushing

Experience

Mica Corporation

R&D Chemist, Sales, Product Management

Formulated, scaled up and commercialized water based gas barrier coatings and primers for extrusion coating.  Transitioned from the lab to sales and marketing. Provided technical support in the lab and in the field.