Meet the VentureWell staff—a team of experts, leaders, and high-performing individuals committed to expanding the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Department
Meet the VentureWell staff—a team of experts, leaders, and high-performing individuals committed to expanding the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Department
Collis Arrick
Director, Enterprise Optimization
Collis is responsible for leading subject matter experts teams at VentureWell, with a focus on driving efficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence within VentureWell. He comes to VentureWell with over 20 years of experience achieving strategic objectives while providing strategic leadership, process improvement, and resource optimization within diverse industries. Collis Arrick has a B.S. in Finance and Business Management from Barton College and an M.B.A. from The University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, with a focus on Entrepreneurship.
Marcia Chaffin Brown
Project Manager
Marcia Chaffin Brown works closely with the Planning & Partnerships team on various projects throughout the organization. She brings more than 10 years of project management experience to this new role, having previously worked in the education sector. Marcia holds a Master’s in Forensic Psychology, as well as a Master’s of Education, and she is studying for her Project Management Professional Certification.
Tiffanye Gamboa
Senior Manager, Business Analysis
Tiffanye focuses on learning, maintaining, and improving a portfolio of core IS-related systems and tools, and acts as a go-to IS resource for the teams and staff who use them. She brings 15 years of experience to the role; her background includes managing teams, serving as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders, and honing skills in project management, operations, and organizational development. She holds a B.A. in History from Maryville College and an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from Howard University.
Mandy MacLeod
Knowledge Manager
Mandy leads the implementation of VentureWell’s internal Knowledge Management strategy helping to create a culture of learning and sharing. She serves as a liaison across departments and roles within the organization, building awareness of existing tools and identifying ways these tools can be improved to better meet the needs of staff. She previously worked in libraries focusing on metadata creation and management in addition to reference services. Mandy holds an M.L.S. from Simmons University and a B.A. in Marketing from Baylor University.
Michalla Sedano
Business Analyst
Michalla focuses on learning, maintaining, and improving a portfolio of core IS-related systems and tools, and acts as a go-to IS resource for the staff who use them. She brings over 10 years of experience to the role; her background includes digital workplace technology, knowledge management, and library technology. She holds an M.L.I.S. from Dominican University and a B.A. in International Studies from Loyola University Chicago.
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