VentureWell
Cindy leads the planning, development, and execution of VentureWell’s faculty and institutional change initiatives. In this role, Cindy oversees the faculty grants program, the Frontier…
Jerry is responsible for leading VentureWell’s Frontier Set team. This Gates Foundation program involves a select group of high-performing, high-potential colleges and universities, state systems, and supporting…
David is a Program Officer for the Venture Development team where he supports VentureWell’s early-stage innovator programs, including E-Teams and ASPIRE. Previously, he was a lead…
KD Maynard works with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Frontier Set, seeking best practices to promote the retention and success of college students. Leveling the…
Mark leads the execution of global programs, working with local partners on venture development, ecosystem development, and supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators in emerging markets.…
Rose implements a portfolio of federally-funded programs at VentureWell, including NSF I-Corps™ and I-Corps™ at NIH. She brings to this role a research background in…
Camillo coordinates activities that are key for the implementation of the VentureWell Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) Assessment Management Program. He supports the development of…
Victoria leads VentureWell’s collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Frontier Set, a network of 31 post-secondary institutions, all working to close the student opportunity…
Colleen provides administrative support for all of VentureWell’s programs, with a focus on Global Programs. She is responsible for consultant contracting and commitments with adherence…
Lisa supports the management and implementation of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Frontier Set network by managing site support funding and coordinating in-person convenings.…
Laura leads the programs staff in the planning, development, and execution of VentureWell’s diverse programs and initiatives. As a member of the executive team, Laura…
Christina oversees VentureWell’s early stage innovator programs ranging from initial customer discovery in E-Teams to investment readiness in ASPIRE. Previously, she worked with a seed-stage…
Tara manages the I-Corps™ national courses, including faculty development and curriculum improvements. In addition, she leads the development of new I-Corps™ initiatives such as I-Corps™ at…
Gila manages the coordination and implementation of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Frontier Set network. Prior to this role, Gila served as a VentureWell…
Marie works on VentureWell’s global programs, most frequently with the State Department’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) program. She comes to VentureWell by way…
Patricia oversees the efficient intake, review, processing, and finalization of all submitted student and faculty grant proposals and competition entries. She manages pre- and post-award processes…
Cara implements VentureWell’s Xcelerator Training Program, which supports early-stage innovators developing healthcare technology for emerging markets. Combining education and experience in chemistry and public health,…
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