Michelle Busby serves as the Director of Operations at the University of Virginia. She has held this position for several years, overseeing the daily operations and ensuring that the company's objectives align with the university's mission. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and has spent the majority of her professional career working in higher education management. Prior to her current role, she worked in several administrative roles within the university. Michelle's expertise lies in strategic planning, project management, and team leadership. She is known for her strong leadership skills and commitment to fostering a positive, productive working environment.More...
Nicole Le
Sr Software Engineer@University of Virginia
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Nicole Le is a seasoned professional in the tech industry, currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at the University of Virginia company. With a strong background in software development, she specializes in designing, coding, testing, and managing software systems. Nicole is well-versed in various programming languages and has proven her proficiency in developing innovative solutions for complex technical issues. Her career in the tech industry is marked by roles that demanded strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of software development principles. Nicole's expertise and commitment have made her an invaluable asset to the University of Virginia company, where she continues to strive for excellence in her role.More...
Kimberly Kiyani
Senior Administrative Coordinator@University of Virginia
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Kimberly Kiyani is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and currently holds the position of Senior Administrative Coordinator at the University of Virginia. She has an active Top Secret security clearance. She is responsible for managing administrative and logistical tasks, coordinating with various departments to schedule courses, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Kimberly's skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication, and a keen eye for detail. Her role requires her to be adept at problem-solving and multitasking.More...
Molly Zlock
Assistant Vice President Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights@University of Virginia
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Olivia Shepard
Language Arts Teacher@Prince William County Public Schools
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I’m a freelance writer and editor with over 5 years of experience in writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and content editing. I’ve worked as an assistant editor for an academic media journal, a university teaching assistant, and a secondary English teacher. I specialize in clear, polished copy with an eye for detail, tone, and structure. Whether you need help refining your writing, ensuring factual accuracy, or making your content shine, I bring both precision and creativity to every projectMore...
Heather Kitsis
Project Coordinator
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Heather Kitsis is a dynamic Project Coordinator with over thirteen years of experience in the higher education/adult learning industry, specializing in stakeholder relationship-building and and enhancing grant completion team productivity. Known for her strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail, Heather has successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and using over 99% of budget. Her innovative approach to project management, combined with her exceptional communication skills, has driven significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Old Dominion University and is passionate about fostering collaborative work environments that inspire creativity and growth.More...
Ashley Hunt
Education PhD
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Applied developmental psychologist with 15 years of experience in research management, design, analysis, data visualization, and writing.More...
Nma Okafor
Senior Associate@The Hatcher Group
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As a global citizen and lifelong learner, I bring an innovative approach to marketing, communications, and project management. My experience includes serving as a Senior Marketing & Communications Associate, leading projects and serving as a communications lead across a diverse client portfolio.
My journey began at the University of Virginia, where I honed leadership skills and earned multiple awards for service and excellence. Since then, I’ve developed a passion for strategic marketing, storytelling, and community engagement, thriving at the intersection of media, business, and culture.
Professionally, I have experience in brand strategy, research, campaign development, experiential marketing, influencer marketing, communications, and project management—driving impactful solutions across industries.
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Michelle Yin
Founder@Art advisory
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As Michelle Yin, Founder at an Art Advisory, I have successfully bridged the gap between art collectors and artists, helping them navigate the complex art market. My expertise and keen eye for art have led to the discovery and promotion of numerous emerging artists. I have also curated several high-profile art exhibitions and events, further contributing to the growth and appreciation of art.
My advisory has gained a reputation for its insightful art investment advice, helping clients build valuable art collections.More...
Ronald Neppl
Director of Preclinical Biology
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In my previous roles, I have led multidisciplinary teams in both small molecule and biomarker discovery in the Biotechnology Industry, as well as an academic research team focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of age-related muscle atrophy and weakness. From these roles, my successes are measured in high quality publications, grant awards, invited speakerships at national and international conferences, setting the scientific vision of new drug discovery programs targeting previously ‘undruggable’ targets, and building the team to implement the vision. Importantly, my successes demonstrate my effectiveness in people and project management, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, innovation and problem solving, and my communication skills.
In my previous role as Associate Director of US Discovery Biology at Exscientia (now Recursion Pharmaceuticals), I successfully led multiple AI-enabled cross-functional matrixed teams focused on small molecule drug discovery in the Oncology/Immuno-Oncology (IO) space (solid tumors). Specifically, I led the team that identified a small molecule Best-in-Class GPCR-targeting drug candidate (DC). In addition, I spearheaded an effort (leading a team of 6) to identify a blood-based patient enrichment biomarker for a novel tumor microenvironment (TME) modulating small molecule discovery program. Importantly, my background in the ‘Hallmarks of Aging’ gave me the insights to think outside of the oncology-box to identify factors (subsequently validated for both ‘age related’ and ‘patient enrichment’ biomarkers) in order to identify pancreatic or breast cancer patients highly likely to respond to the small molecules I was developing. In order to succeed, I talked with knowledge and opinion leaders (KOLs), forged and sustained collaborations with clinical research organizations (CROs), industry peers and academic bodies, built internal teams, established budgets and timelines, and set the vision for these programs at all levels. Importantly, I coached my team through the develoMore...
Heather Medlin is a highly skilled professional architect and sustainability expert with over 12 years of experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use, and healthcare design. She is also a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) with experience both designing and certifying Passive buildings in the US.
Heather specializes in sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient design, with a passion for creating spaces that not only meet client needs for function and beauty but also positively impact the environment. She has a proven track record of leading projects from conceptualization to completion, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Heather has led projects in both corporate healthcare design and a boutique sustainable design and consulting firm, and now focuses on deep client connection and outstanding results as a solo practitioner within her own practice, Ginkgo Vernacular Architecture.More...