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Biola UniversityAssociate Professor
Sep. 2024La Mirada, California, United States*Teaching BUSN 338 - Entrepreneurship Practicum (Fall 2022, 2023 & 2024)
*Teaching BUSN 466 - New Venture Finance / Financing your Entrepreneurial Venture (Spring 2023, 2024 & 2025)
*Teaching BUSN 499 - Business Career Capstone (Spring 2025)
*Instruct undergraduate and graduate students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Crowell School of Business
*Continue leading Innovation across campus as Director Office of Innovation
*Support AI Venture Studio launch *Support the Master of Arts in Leadership & Innovation (MALI) program as needed
Crestcom InternationalFacilitator
Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024Global leadership development partner for small, medium and Fortune 500 enterprises. "We are passionate about equipping people and transforming managers into great leaders" - Crestcom International Deliver engaging facilitation of Crestcom’s Leadership Development 12 month curriculum (virtual and in person). Facilitate peer forum discussions of 8 -15 senior leaders (Managers to C-Suite) to unpack challenges and problem solve. For more than 30 years, Crestcom International has trained business leaders across the globe in the areas of leadership, management, and sales. Crestcom develops Leadership and Management skills for quantitative results. Today, Crestcom has grown to become one of the most successful and widely used training programs among Fortune magazine’s Top 100 Companies. Crestcom International has helped thousands of managers make the transformation from employee to leader. In 60 countries, touching more than 25,000 companies, Crestcom has helped managers develop insight and experience major breakthroughs through tangible changes and strategic career growth.
She Invests!Author
Aug. 2023THE STARTUP INVESTOR MINDSET.
💢Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a startup investor? 💢How to know and embrace an investor growth mindset? Look no further! Impacting the startup ecosystem as an early-stage investor is one of the most rewarding experiences. Many considerations and analyses go into funding startups: from an investor’s internal values to their money mindset to external examination of markets to evaluating the team and startup business. Becoming a great startup investor takes dedication, an abundance mindset, curiosity, engagement, rigor, and empathy. The journey is overflowing with passion and purpose in an uncertain landscape. This guide, The Startup Investor Mindset, will empower aspiring investors and experienced investors to better navigate the long trajectory of startup investing. What’s included in this startup investment guide:
🔸A framework to embrace a startup investor mindset
🔸The investment thesis formula and steps to create one
🔸How to best engage with the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem 🔸8 startup investing abundance mantras to help weather uncertainty
🔸The 5 M’s of startup investing
🔸11 inspirational quotes to encourage you to stay the course of early-stage investing
🔸How to influence and impact to be a catalyst in the startup economy
🔸Tips and best practices to travel the investor journey well
🔸The primary factors, posture and beliefs to ponder when investing in innovation This book is both tactical and strategic, with structures and reflections to consider before, during, and after an investment is penned. Startup investors bear the responsibility of navigating investments, exerting influence, driving impact, and catalyzing innovation within the broader startup economy. Step into the startup investor mindset by scrolling up, click the buy button, and enjoy picking up this guide!
Biola UniversityAdjunct Professor
Aug. 2022 - Aug. 2024Greater San Diego Area*Teaching BUSN 338 - Entrepreneurship Practicum (Fall 2022 & 2023)
*Teaching BUSN 466 - New Venture Finance / Financing your Entrepreneurial Venture (Spring 2023)
*Blessed to teach an upper-division undergraduate course, a core course required of all Business Administration, Entrepreneurship majors designed to spark curiosity, teach design thinking principals, engage students in the redemptive entrepreneurial framework, create a new idea to bring to life, and pitch at the Biola Startup Competition.
The Brink SBDCAdvisor || The Brink SBDC at USD
Jul. 2022The Brink SBDC is part of the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network, hosted at the University of San Diego and is funded through a variety of public funds, including through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration, California GoBiz Office, and a partnership with the County of San Diego. As an advisor, I consult with The Brink clients on early stage funding and positioning strategies from tech and life sciences companies with high-growth potential.
Angel Capital AssociationBoard Member
May. 2022Mexico City, MexicoBoard lead of MARKETING committee - working closely with the Marketing DIrector of ACA and thought leaders in the angel investing space who care deeply about marketing as well. The ACA is a collective of accredited angel investors, North America's most prolific early-stage investment class. The association is the largest angel professional development organization in the world. ACA provides an insider perspective that can help an investor make smart investment decisions.
14,000+ member accredited angel investors
250+ angel groups and accredited platforms
10,000+ entrepreneurial companies in ACA member investment portfolios
Biola UniversityDirector Of Innovation
Mar. 2022San Diego, California, United States*Promote innovation and entrepreneurship across all schools at Biola
*Continue to build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus through curricular and co-curricular programming that lives and thrives throughout the University Community.
*Promote the value of biblically integrated innovation and a redemptive entrepreneurial mindset through Biola LaunchPad programs and university collaborations.
Mindshift CapitalInvestor - LP
Mar. 2022La Mirada, California, United StatesHonored to be an LP in this global fund investing in the underestimated founders building scalable businesses and reaching for equity.
Mindshift Capital invests in women-led early-stage tech companies in the Middle East and globally at the post-seed round. Through a global network, Mindshift identifies companies with scalable technology, exceptional leadership and high growth potential. We invest with a gender lens, ensuring diversity of thought while narrowing the funding gap for female-led ventures.
Amplifica CapitalInvestor - LP
Jan. 2022Solana Beach, CaliforniaProud to be a Limited Partner in Amplifica Capital, led by Anna Raptis and a phenomenal team. Amplifica Capital is looking to invest in companies that have female leaders or that offer goods and services that improve the lives of women, an investment market space that has been traditionally underinvested. Amplifica Capital’s guiding investment thesis and fund portfolio focus on women. About 70 percent of our investors are from Mexico, 10 percent from the EU, 10 percent from the US and 10 percent from other countries in Latin America. We continue to seek and develop alliances across the Americas and beyond to support female entrepreneurship in Latin America´s emerging technology market.
AngelNVAngel Investor
Mar. 2021 - Jul. 2021Greater San Diego AreaIn a quest to connect with more active angel investors and invest in good companies in multiple regions of the United States, I joined the Angel NV group in their inaugural year of their angel conference. As a huge advocate for San Diego Angel Conference and the angel conference strategy of activating and educating more angel investors, I am ALL IN. My personal tactical value-add to this organization:
1. Moderator of the quarterfinal and semifinal round of pitches to exemplify the way investors can ask more promotion-focused questions for better answers from founders and thus, higher returns.
2. Due Diligence lead for Freedom Brands, Inc, a women-owned, natural deodorant consumer product company founded and lead by Ira Kaganovsky Green
3. Work on a team of 4 investors to develop, write & communicate the investment opportunity of Freedom Brands, Inc
4. Help build the culture of angel investing in Las Vegas, Nevada with this dynamic team of investors.
Founders of Color ShowcaseInvestor
May. 2020 - Nov. 2023TALENT is found everywhere, but OPPORTUNITY is not. The FOC Showcase is a collective of investors, like-minded angels, angel groups, funds, VC partners & others who share values of impact, inclusivity, transparency, integrity, and opportunity. We share an investment thesis of investing in scalable impact companies led by founders of color, typically early-stage. Founded in 2019, at the onset of the pandemic, the Founders of Color Showcase is an access to capital event, movement and global impact investor syndicate that moves financial, relational and experience capital to accelerate capital opportunities for high-impact minority-founded startups. Founders of Color Showcase Objectives:
-Mobilizing investment
-Democratizing access to this asset class through the creation of special-purpose vehicles (SPVs)
-Widening the network of investors who are values-aligned
-Creating new syndication partnerships
-Providing visibility for founders of color, as well as funders and partners
-Streamlining the showcase by having Companies & Investor-Champions bring vetted and initially funded opportunities
AdvisoryCloudStrategic Advisor
Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2021United StatesBusiness strategy & advisory services - book a meeting: https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Silvia-Mah
* Happy to chat & bring value to you & your business. * I'm like having a "back pocket strategist" for short and long term strategies, problem-solving, investor relations, etc. * At my core, I am a servant leader, aimed to "roll up my sleeves" and assist/help/pray if needed.
* I’m available as an advisor at https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Silvia-Mah
* You can book a meeting with me directly on that page, ask questions, etc. * I look forward to connecting, I can definitely provide some interesting innovative insights.
She Invests!Strategic Consulting - startup growth, investor relations & strategist
Jan. 2020San Diego, California, United StatesBook a FREE intro strategic session to uplevel your business: https://calendly.com/silviamah1/strategy-session
Kroc School at the University of San DiegoDirector of the Center for Peace & Commerce (CPC)
Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2020La Jolla-Scaled a Global Initiative for Social Innovation at the University of San Diego, the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge with 60 venture teams, 1,000+ students engaged, 30 universities, from 17 countries, as well as leading the on-campus program with 15 teams, 46 students, from 13 majors, tackling 16 UN SDGs.
-Created a virtual experience (1) for global students to feel empowered to innovate during a pandemic, (2) for global university partners to be adequately equipped to support their student entrepreneurs, and (3) for global changemakers to be inspired by the next generation of social innovators.
-Developed short- & long-term strategic planning for developing regional & global programs & sustaining their value for the ongoing support of the organization’s mission, not onto the center, but for the two schools who co-lead center, the Business Schol and the Peace School, as well as the entire USD campus. A unique Social Innovation Institute, as Director of the Center for Peace & Commerce, I lead meaningful higher education programs & impactful events to assist in: Innovative solutions to peace and justice challenges Mission Statement
At the Center for Peace and Commerce we aim to enable students and faculty to build a more prosperous and peaceful world through innovative thinking and action, integrating business principles and effective management with positive peacebuilding and poverty alleviation. Vision
CPC is a leader in preparing students and faculty to develop effective responses to complex social, environmental, and peace/conflict problems to make the world a better place. Business. Peace.
CPC is a partnership between a business school and a school of peace. The Kroc School equips and empowers innovative changemakers to shape more peaceful and just communities. Learn more about the Kroc School. USD School of Business empowers ethical leaders to imagine socially innovative and fiscally sound ventures. Learn more about the USD School of Business.
Forbes Business CouncilForbes Innovation & Business Contributor
Dec. 2019I write about innovation & the potential it holds for changemaking as it pertains to entrepreneurs & investors; especially about the dynamics of product-market + founder-market fit of founders launching and scaling startups in all tech-enabled industries and the investors who are investing in innovative companies & founders and creating an impact with the funding & opportunities they activate + curate/syndicate. Official Member at Forbes Business Council & regular Forbes contributor - all articles linked below. Reach out for clarifications, academic discussions or strategic advisory. Always here to help. Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities whose mission is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.
San Diego Angel ConferenceCo-fund Manager
Jun. 2019Co-fund manager team of ~7 passionate individuals to assist in the growth of the San Diego Angel Conference. The mission of the SDAC is to empower, educate and provide funding opportunities through a fund of low minimums for increased engagement for aspiring and existing angel investors; the entire vision is lead by the founder, Mysty Rusk. Co-fund manager SDAC Fund VI lead by Fund Manager Priscilla Luckhurst (2024)
Co-fund manager SDAC Fund V lead by Fund Managers, Mysty Rusk & Stacy Mudd Pena (2023)
Co-fund manager SDAC Fund IV, lead by Fund Managers, Sumner Webster & Brian Edelman, for SDAC Fund IV (2022)
Co-fund manager SDAC Fund III, lead by Fund Manager, Amy Duncan, for SDAC Fund III (2021)
Co-fund manager SDAC Fund II, lead by the Fund Manager, Benton Moore, for SDAC Fund II (2020)
CONNECT - San DiegoPresident & COO
Mar. 2019 - Dec. 2019San Diego, California-My goal at Connect was to be a strategic architect; promoted D&I in the innovation ecosystem in San Diego
-Orchestrated along with a bold team of innovators, the merger of Connect and San Diego Venture Group
-Clear goals: aimed to accelerate innovation in San Diego through building more collaboration, connections, inclusion, and cohesion
-Created & executed a $81.5K funding opportunity for 9 tech startups to receive micro-grants ($5,500 & $10K grants each) from the CASCADE California goBiz grants, through the iHub initiative. -Lead the international CONNECT programs, from The Netherlands to Japan. About the organization: CONNECT is a premier innovation company accelerator in San Diego that creates and scales great companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. By creating an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology they need for success, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 3,000 companies since 1985. CONNECT is widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful organizations linking entrepreneurs and C-suite executives with the resources they need for the commercialization of innovative products and services.
San Diego Angel ConferenceFund Manager
Oct. 2018 - May. 2019As a member of the growing number of female angel investors, venture capitalists and fund managers, bringing more diverse opportunities for founders and funders to connect and make concrete funding transactions is very important. Thus, the SDAC (San Diego Angel Conference) was born through robust collaborations amongst Mysty Rusk, John Sechrest (his brainchild), Will Fowler, and Victoria Lakers. As fund manager, my main roles impacting the outcomes of this experience (angel/entrepreneur education & event) are:
- Recruit diverse angel investors to participate in the conference and learn to invest by doing - Develop a framework for education and due diligence structure that fits the San Diego startup culture - Assist with this fabulous team, in the creation of the first SDAC fund
- Recruit diverse entrepreneurs to apply for this $200K funding opportunity
- Mentor and equip the startup founders applying for the conference to become investor ready
- Attend and teach events/workshops that provide education and connections on both sides of the venture table
- Support the conference leadership, partners, and sponsors to bring real value to BOTH investors and entrepreneurs.
The Basement UC San DiegoStudent Programs Diversity Director
Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2019La Jolla, CaliforniaMy impact to the UCSD innovation community is:
- Deliver experiential educational programs at The Basement for all 4 tracks: Seeker, Incubator, Accelerator and Accelerator Plus. Mentor all startup teams towards their own successes, provide strategic direction to the leadership for optimal impact within the SD innovation ecosystem, and bring more resources to student teams from within the UCSD campus and larger SD community. - Design and review programs/initiatives/events to foster a more diverse and inclusive innovative culture across the UCSD campus - Strategically advise on making existing programs more aligned with needs of startups across campus, then teach and pivot for a better collective experience.
- Analyze, advise and implement any new programs across campus to enrich the innovation culture
- Serve as a trusted resource for all entrepreneurial programs across the UCSD campus who advise and assist startup growth for all stakeholders on campus The Basement provides space, education, mentorship for undergraduate student teams to develop their business and product concepts. The Basement’s vision is to engage UC San Diego entrepreneurs regionally and globally starting with the undergraduate student population and extending through the UC San Diego alumni network. The mission of the program is to increase entrepreneurial awareness, interest, diversity, cross-disciplinary collaboration and connections to campus.
adastra.venturesCo-Founding Partner
Jan. 2018A get to even movement for women founders & investors. We invest, have quarterly bootcamps and a venture builder program. I lead the alumni program for founders & investors. Co-founded with 2 other investors: Allison Long Pettine & Vidya Dinamani.
She Invests!Author: Power of Purpose: Servant Leadership in the Startup World (coming soon)
Sep. 2017La Mirada, California, United StatesAs an active angel investor, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder, Servant Leadership is alive and well in the startup world, but it is not talked about too much. I've interviewed countless investors and entrepreneurs to compile data on the FRAMEWORK of Servant leadership and STEPS to become more of a servant leader in the startup world. First publication of this book was an MVB (Minimal Viable Book) spiral-bound edition, in honor of startup strategies, and gifted at a keynote address in downtown San Diego along with Respect Expert & founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, Gregg Ward and event lead by the amazing Maresa Friedman, CEO of The Executive Cat Herder. First official publication is set for August 22, 2022, so look out for it. Can't wait to bring it out into the world. Check out the progress at my website www.sheinvests.com
Next Wave ImpactLead Investor/GP
Jul. 2017 - Oct. 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSilvia was an LP in the 2016 inaugural US Next Wave Venture Fund and is a lead investor/GP in the 2017 US Impact Fund. One of the driving goals at Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs in 2015 and 2016 sought to narrow the gender gap in angel investing by providing nearly 200 women a unique learning opportunity that allowed them to build a diversified portfolio of investments, receive mentoring by women who were experienced angel investors, and participate in an education & training program around angel investing. We completed two pilots: a US program in partnership with Portfolia and a Europe program in partnership with Go Beyond Investing and the European Business Angel Network. We also partnered with the Angel Capital Association on the education and training piece, which was supported by the Kauffman Foundation. Our new fund, Next Wave US Impact Fund I, also seeks to increase diversity in angel investing by engaging more underrepresented groups in early stage investing. The focus of the new fund is on impact investing and we will seek investments that achieve both social impact and financial return. http://nextwave.ventures
She Invests!Speaker
May. 2017Solana Beach, California, United StatesDr. Silvia Mah speaks passionately about her mission to promote, nurture, and invest in transformational startups that allow women & diverse founders to excel around the world. As a speaker, she has traveled the world delivering keynotes at Google, LatAm Conference in Chile, and more! Angel Investment / Venture Capital Topics:
* Managing Abundance Mindsets as an Investor
* The Rising Tide of Women - Investing in Women * Current Trends for Women Angel Investors Entrepreneur Topics: * It can be done: being a Passionate AND Profitable entrepreneur * Which of your ideas to keep, and which ones to throw away
* How to find, select and work with the right people to help grow your business
She Invests!CEO
Mar. 2017She Invests! is a collaborative movement aimed to increase the diversity of female innovation leaders & impact investors across the venture table. A three-pronged approach to equipping more women to find their venture voice and activate their 3Cs (Financial Capital, Relational Capital, and Experience Capital). (1) 🎙PODCAST highlights female angel investors and women VCs, (2) 📚 BOOK "Power of Purpose of Servant Leaders in the Innovation Ecosytem" and (3) 🖥 LEARNING PLATFORM for women investors to seek insight, share wisdom and find new opportunities. Equipping & encouraging womxn impactful leaders to invest, impact & innovate!
She Invests!Podcast Host
Mar. 2017United StatesWOMEN INVESTORS NEED A PLATFORM TO SHARE STORIES. I highlight the growing number of female angel investors, the real unicorns. Looking for sponsors for my NEXT Season: Women in VCs: engines of change
$7K for 13 episodes ~ email me ~ [email protected]
Reaching 200K+ audience of gender-lens VCs, angel investors and entrepreneurs My mission is to equip female angel investors with more knowledge about how to invest, finding their tribe, and collaborating. From deal flow to exits, women have been gaining experience. Let’s learn from each other. We can only improve our representation around the venture table by truly sitting at it and having a voice.
* Season 1: Powerful Female Angel Investors (24 episodes)
* Season 2: COVID-19 Series (8 episodes)
* Season 3: Inspiring Women in Angel Investing (9 episodes)
The Basement UC San DiegoCurriculum Designer & Strategic Developer
Sep. 2016 - Aug. 2018The BasementThe primary goal of bringing more value to The Basement in this new role was to:
- Design, develop, implement, and deliver Basement accelerator program (at the time there was only 1 program: incubator) - Refine existing Incubator program track curriculum and goals.
- Develop learning outcomes and metrics that could be quantitatively tracked to align with strategic initiatives/goals of startup activities at UCSD.
- Advise students and student teams at the basement about key startup themes.
- Analyze and refine all educational resources and workshops at The Basement for alignment to core goals
- Co-Create with all stakeholders at The Basement & implement an Innovation Code of conduct. The Basement provides space and mentorship for student teams to develop their business and product concepts. The Basement’s vision is to engage UC San Diego entrepreneurs regionally and globally starting with the undergraduate student population and extending through the UC San Diego alumni network. The mission of the program is to increase entrepreneurial awareness, interest, diversity, cross-disciplinary collaboration and connections to campus. This is in complete alignment with Alumni and Community Engagement’s Vision, Mission and Strategies, as well as the Office of Innovation and Commercialization.
PortfoliaInvestor - LP
Jan. 2016#weinvest in women, in progress, in #innovation at Portfolia. Proud to have been one of the initial investors in the inaugural Portfolia Fund and continue to re-invest as more funds become available for women to invest in. https://www.portfolia.co/
The Basement UC San DiegoStartup Mentor
Dec. 2015 - Sep. 2016La Jolla, CaliforniaStartup mentor for UCSD student teams at The Basement included:
- Advise on best practices for entrepreneurs, especially around BMC (Business Model Canvas) methods and practice - Provide mentorship on investor relations and investor landscape in San Diego, nationally and globally. - Listen to and provide strategic guidance to startup leaders and teams at the incubator, The Basement, primarily for undergraduate students
- Provide strategic advise to The Basement leadership on mentor roles and responsibilities. The Basement provides space, education, mentorship for undergraduate student teams to develop their business and product concepts. The Basement’s vision is to engage UC San Diego entrepreneurs regionally and globally starting with the undergraduate student population and extending through the UC San Diego alumni network. The mission of the program is to increase entrepreneurial awareness, interest, diversity, cross-disciplinary collaboration and connections to campus.
Pipeline AngelsAngel Investor
Aug. 2015 - Jan. 2016United StatesPipeline Fellowship, an angel investing bootcamp for women, works to increase diversity in the U.S. angel investing community and creates capital for women social entrepreneurs. Pipeline fellows are CHANGING THE FACE OF ANGEL INVESTING by actively investing in socially-relevant ventures, creating a collaborative network of like-minded angel investors, and making smart investment decisions to impact global innovation. Through education, mentoring and practice, Pipeline fellows gain the important skills to make a group investment at the end of the fellowship program, but also continue to invest in startups, join later stage angel networks, and/or create their own angel groups, unleashing capital beyond their Pipeline Fellowship investment.
LaunchURSan Diego Fellow
Oct. 2014 - Jul. 2015San Diego, California-Lead the LaunchUR San Diego program expansion
-Assisted in fine-tuning LaunchUR Labs start-up curriculum
-Facilitated entrepreneurial challenges for teens in San Diego region
-Assisted in designing on-line startup challenges for teens to be motivated and inspired to create their own entrepreneurial ventures
-Connecting with innovation hubs like Connect and Founders Institute and local San Diego high schools with the help of "Otter Cares" enabled the modularized labs to be implemented with ease in San Diego classrooms and after school programs. -Students learned how to problem solve with local startups to really learn the dynamic process of entrepreneurship.
http://launchur.com
Stella AngelsFounding Investor Member
Jul. 2014San Diego, California, United StatesWOMXN INVESTING IN WOMXN. Stella Angels is a network of femme angel investors who invest in femme-led ventures. We are industry agnostic and invest in the pre-seed, seed, and seed+ stages. The angel group was initially launched in 2014 in San Diego. Female Funders are connected with Female Founders to enable great ideas to be funded through collaborations, mentoring, and education. Stella Angels is a member of the Angel Capital Association and syndication partner of the "Angel Syndication Network" in the US Southwest.
WIT- Whatever It TakesInstructor
Oct. 2013 - Dec. 2014La JollaTeach social entrepreneurship to teens (freshman to seniors in High School) through active participation, project-based learning, discussions, and service learning. Facilitated project management instruction leads to social enterprises being created by the students for needs in their community.
University of California, San DiegoPartnership Sustainability Lead / Project Manager
Mar. 2013 - Jun. 2013La Jolla, CAThe Process of commercializing university discoveries needs a robust venture network of mentors, talent, expertise, and funding. Formerly the commercialization analyst at the von Liebig Center for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, my current focus (and passion) is fostering strategic partnerships to sustain the ongoing success of the vonLiebig Center for entrepreneurship and Commercialization (37 start-ups formed in 10 years). Securing funding for early-stage technologies and university entrepreneurs is my goal in order to enable new ventures to be formed or licensing agreements to be effectively negotiated.
Angel Capital AssociationMember - Angel Group Leader
Jan. 2013San Francisco Bay AreaMember of the ACA through leading of Stella Angels, investment group for women investors
The Nicholas Conor Institute (TNCI)Marketing Communications, Strategy & Business Development Advisor
Sep. 2012 - Jan. 2016Greater San Diego Area• Executing commercialization assessment & business development advising for research acceleration platform
• Developing marketing communications plan and creative brief for more efficient venture capital funding proposals
StellaChairwoman & Founder
Aug. 2012Greater San Diego AreaWe are a national network / conSTELLAtion walking alongside womxn-led businesses from startup to sale and the funders who champion them.
University of California, San DiegoCommercialization Analyst - von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement
Aug. 2012 - Feb. 2013San Diego*Manage the operations of the vonLiebig Center's commercialization objectives, from sourcing projects to paying of startup advisors
*Develop curriculum around commercialization of university discoveries
*Reinforce the strategic relationships in the San Diego innovation ecosystem, within the university and in the business/venture community.
The Nicholas Conor Institute (TNCI)Marketing Intern
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2012San DiegoDevelop personalized medicine marketing communications plan for innovative not for profit pediatric oncology organization
MBA Women InternationalPresident
Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2015San DiegoLead | Engage | Advance | Develop.
Working with a dynamic launch team to stand-up a National Association of Women MBA Professional Chapter in San Diego. Lead | Propel more women into leadership positions in San Diego
Engage | Network with like-minded businesswomen and give back to the San Diego community in effective ways
Advance | Purposeful professional development programing to strengthen your skill set with meaningful mentoring opportunities
Develop | Smart opportunities to enhance your professional and personal life through developing a strong platform for growth
Rady Children's HospitalManagement Intern
Apr. 2011 - Oct. 2011Management intern in the Information Services department at Rady Children's Hospital working on a discovery project in telemedicine.
University of California San DiegoConsultant / Education Coordinator - von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism & Technology Advancement
Sep. 2008 - Jan. 2010• Evaluate and develop a revamped certificate program for entrepreneurship education.
• Modeling revenue projections through scenario planning through educational program and collaborations.
Engineering-UCSDTIES (Teams in Engineering Service) Program Director / Academic Coordinator
Jun. 2005 - Aug. 2007La Jolla, CA*Develop a program for service learning within the Jacobs School of Engineering, UCSD
*Build relationships with not for profits in the San Diego community in order to bring innovative projects for consideration of cross-disciplinary engineering teams to solve.
*Teach team engineering leadership course at UCSD.
California Space Grant Consortium-UCSDOutreach Coordinator
Aug. 2004 - May. 2005
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