Our Team

The Research Park is managed by a tight-knit team that facilitates resources for tenants and cultivates community among employees. These University of Illinois professionals work on the continued development and growth of the companies within Research Park and the EnterpriseWorks incubator

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Laura Appenzeller oversees the University of Illinois Research Park operations and development manages the entrepreneurship programs at EnterpriseWorks technology incubator, and support...
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Executive Director at the University of Illinois Research Park and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Mark Moran is an accomplished innovation and engineering executive who is passionate about leadership, systems, innovation, technology, enterprise transformation, and learning. Dr. Moran spent...
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Visiting Director of Strategic Innovation

Cynthia Faullin brings more than 10 years of intensive experience working with deep tech startups to her role as Associate Director of Operations at the EnterpriseWorks incubator in Research Park...
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Associate Director of Operations

Roger oversees the financial aspects of our organization, including accounting, budgets, grant oversight, and contracts for EnterpriseWorks and UIRP LLC. Roger is a CPA with a background that include...
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Associate Director of Operations and Finance

Bryan Goode leads the workforce development and recruitment programs for Research Park and client companies. He oversees the coordinated recruitment activities of Research Park for students and full-time...
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Talent Manager

Kaleb Medina develops content for the Research Park's digital, and print communications. In his role, he captures stories of events, programming, innovation, and workforce excellence...
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Marketing and Communications Specialist

Sabrina is an alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating with her B.S. in Operations Management with a minor in Hospitality Management. Previously, Sabrina was the Senior Events Coordination Intern...
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Data Management And Engagment Coordinator